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Billiard Table Materials

Even if you’ve never played billiards, you've probably seen most of the commonly used equipment, including the billiard table. Most tables are constructed with either a real or artificial slate playing surface which is then covered in felt cloth. The playing surfaces of pool tables were originally made of wood, but because of warping issues the surfaces were eventually changed to slate. Some billiard tables come with one piece slate beds while others are made of three. Billiard slate comes from sedimentary rock beneath the earth's surface. Slate is an organic stone with a high content of carbon, calcite and fine grained mica (quartz). The characteristics of billiard slate supply the elasticity needed for the proper installation and playability of a pool table.

A Pool Table to Match Your Game Room

The Felt cloth which covers the playing surface is available in a wide variety of colors and designs to specifically match your game room! There is also a wide selection of wood finishes for the rails and legs. Not to mention pool table accessories like cue holders for the walls and billiard table lights.