Question 1

What size room do I need for a pool table?

Accepted Answer

Before making any decisions, consider several factors. Are you playing pool professionally or for leisure? Will the table get used by adults or children? How you will use the pool table will help determine your preferred size.
Standard pool table sizes in most homes are 8′ tables. Consider 4′ x 8′ as the professional size. We recommend opting for a larger table if the room is spacious enough to accommodate it and store your other Olhausen pool accessories. Different sizes, such as the 7′ tables (known as bar size) are better suited for smaller rooms and casual players.
To learn more about pool table specifications, look at the chart below and use it as a guide to match your room’s optimal pool table dimensions.

Question 2

Why should I clean the cloth on my Pool Table?

Accepted Answer

Your pool table’s cloth is such a huge part of your playing experience and making sure it performs at its peak will extend the life of the table and enhance your enjoyment for years to come.
So, what do you need?

A pool table brush.

A brush serves as the easiest way to clear debris and chalk marks away from your table, but if not used properly, it can severely damage your playing experience. First, make sure that your brush is made with fibers that will not ruin your cloth and that you brush your cloth in one direction from head to foot.
The head of your table is the side of the cloth that you break on. Brushing in a back-and-forth motion or using rougher brushes will ultimately damage your cloth and hurt your play experience.

Question 3

What happens if I spill on the cloth?

Accepted Answer

A spill on your table’s cloth isn’t easily cleaned, but it’s not impossible.
Start with a damp cloth and blot (don’t rub) the stain. It’s a slow process, but it usually works. If you’re cleaning up a fresh spill, get a dry cloth or paper towel to soak up the spill, then move to the steps for removing a stain.

The easiest guard against spills is making sure drinks and other items are away from the table. This is where pub tables and cue rack shelves are extremely useful, as they give a designated space for the things that can so easily harm your table.

If a stain is too stubborn, or is too distracting visually, it is best to reach out to your Local Olhausen Dealer to see about recovering your table with new cloth.

Question 4

What are these white marks, cue marks, and divots on my cloth?

Accepted Answer

Don’t worry, this is natural, and it is called Fibrillation. It doesn’t even harm your play experience!

Fibrillation is a part of the common wear and tear of your table’s cloth and can happen all over your play surface but is most likely under your cushions and around your pockets, especially in areas of high use. It can be increased by high-force shots, dropping, or jumping the ball.

Divots and cue marks on the cloth can be made in the same way, as the force can literally shave off the nap surface of your cloth. This type of damage is especially likely when the ball is struck from below mid center, often to get back spin or jump the ball.

If your cloth has become too damaged for your liking, you can reach out to your Local Olhausen Dealer to set up having your cloth replaced!

Question 5

How do I clean the wood portion of my table?

Accepted Answer

Just a clean, damp cloth will do the trick! It is all you need to remove smudges and fingerprints off your rail surface.

We do not recommend Pledge or any other cleaning product on the surface of your table or rails, as they could affect your table finish and cloth over time.

Question 6

Should people be sitting on the edges of my table?

Accepted Answer

No. The rail cushions cannot hold the weight. Each cushion is held on with glue and weight on top of the rail puts pressure on the glue joint that could compromise that bond.

If your cushions become detached or damaged, it is best to reach out to your Local Olhausen Dealer to set up a service call and repair.

Question 7

How do I know if I need new cushions?

Accepted Answer

Our Accu-Fast Cushions have a lifetime warranty, so you don’t have to worry about it.

If you have an older table, or another brand of cushions, bounce a ball between the cushions on the short side of the table. If the ball bounces 4-5 times, then you are good. If the cushion feels like a rock or is not rebounding well, it is time to replace them.

Make sure to reach out to your Local Olhausen Dealer to set up a cushion repair or replacement.

Question 8

What is the best way to care for my Cues?

Accepted Answer

The absolute best way to store your cue is in an Olhausen Cue-Mate, Olhausen Cue Rack, or cue drawer on your Olhausen table. This ensures that the cue is not dropped or left at an angle.

A severe drop of your cue can break the tip, rendering the cue unusable until it is fixed. Additionally, resting your cue at an angle, either on the wall or the table, will slowly warp your cue over time.

Question 9

How do I know if I need cue tip?

Accepted Answer

If the tip of your cue is less than the thickness of a dime, it is time to replace it. 
Reach out to an Olhausen Dealer, to get your tip replaced professionally.

Question 10

I need to move my table, should I do it on my own?

Accepted Answer

We do not recommend this at all! A pool table has a lot of important parts and improper treatment of those parts can ruin your table and your slate. To safely move, or fully deconstruct your table, we strongly suggest contacting your Local Olhausen Dealer to schedule an appointment.

Question 11

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

2255 E. Lohman Ave.
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Right across from Texas Roadhouse.

Question 12

Do you buy pool tables?

Accepted Answer

Email pictures and your information to olhausenlcoffice@gmail.com and we will get back to you if we are interested in purchasing your table.

Question 13

Do you replace cue tips?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We can replace your cue tip for you or you can purchase a tip repair kit and replace it yourself.

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