Can I put my pool table outside?

Question

I have a regular (not specificly made to be outdoors) coin operated pool table that I would like to put outside. Can I without ruining it? I have seen outdoor fabric and heavy duty table covers but is that enough to protect it? What makes it a bigger concern is that we live in Phoenx AZ, so the sun is intense most of the year.

Answer 1

Good answer, Johnny...

--Lea

Answer 2

Well if its a coin operated barbox table, it cant be worth but so much. Sure I would put it outside. Just cover it with a huge tarp when not in use and weight the tarp down along the corners.

Answer 3

Not a good idea kid the sun would riun it -Maybe under an awning but still not the best idea

Had one in a garage once lasted bout a year -Night air -Day heat got it

                               Later Johnny

Answer 4

Some companies actually do make pool tables that are made to be outside and are completely safe for rain.  Not sure how a changing climate (winter to summer) will affect the materials, but I'm sure it is made to withstand the elements.  Just do a search for outdoor pool tables.  Any other type of pool table not meant for outdoor use will be trashed in a few months.

Answer 5

Rain isnt a huge concern there, but rain will ruin the fabric and possibly rot the wood. The sun will fade the fabric color and also possibly warp the wood. I would keep it under some shade if I were you.

Answer 6

the sun, rain & heat will definitely warp the table..but if you have your mind set on putting the thing outside, you should go to a home building store and buy a nice slab of wood (preferably plywood or fiberboard) to cover your table when you're not using it...also, in addition to that, make sure you have a heavy duty tarp (some stores sell the ones that are like aluminum foil, good to block out the heat/cold) and one of those tent things you use for barbecues, etc. cover the table with the tent (even when you're playing) to block out the sun & heat during play, then when you're done, cover the table with a tarp, put the wood on top of the tarp, then cover with another tarp...just so you'll be extra sure the table won't be weather damaged :)...this may help quite a bit...if you're in doubt still, go to a local billiards store and ask them what they think...and bring this advice up to him, see what he thinks :)

Answer 7

I would not recommend it at all. Eventually, it will get ruined.