Lighting Tips
The goal with billiard lighting is to eliminate shadows from the playing area of the pool table. This can be achieved in many ways. Most 7’ and 8’ pool tables use a light with three shades mounted on a bar of approximately 48” in length. Nine-foot tables typically use a four-shade light of about 68” in length.
Alternative styles of lighting exist and are becoming increasingly popular. First are individual shades that have three bulbs per shade. These shades are larger and made from stained glass. Since they have more power with three bulbs, two of these lights will work well over any size table. The next style of pool table lighting is the hood style. Made from stained glass or molded plastic, one oval or rectangular shaped shade has three or four bulbs.
Lights should hang 30” to 32” from the slate bed to the bottom of the shade. If the table is not yet in place, this translates to 60” to 63” from the floor. The exact height is not a critical issue. Hang the light in the range where the chains fall naturally.
The simplest way to wire a light is to have one box in the ceiling mounted directly over the center of the pool table. This works best for the traditional bar with shades or hood style of light. If you choose to use the individual hanging lights, then it will be easier to have two separate boxes in the ceiling. If you are using an existing electrical box that isn’t in the exact spot you need over the table, many people swag the chains with the power cord over from the light to the power source.
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Tips on selecting stools
Stools come in two basic heights: kitchen counter height and bar height.
Bars are typically between 40" and 44" high. A stool with a seat height of 30" is appropriate for a bar of this height. Kitchen counters are typically about 36" high. An appropriate stool for this counter would be 24" to 26" high. Most of the styles of stools that we carry come in both kitchen and bar height, and many have matching chairs to finish off a dining set.
Once you figure out the right height for your counter, some things to consider are:
- Color of metal preferred or wood type you wish to match
- Back vs. Backless
- Swivel vs. Non-Swivel
- Arms vs. No Arms
- Wood Seat vs. Upholstered Seat
- Solid Color vs. Pattern Fabrics
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Moving & Repair
At Peters we believe that providing our customers with the highest level of service is every bit as important as high-quality products. Our service team includes top experts who have more than 100 years of combined experience in our industry, and deliver outstanding workmanship.
• Moving: We disassemble, reassemble and move most pool tables.
• Recovery: We keep 25-30 different cloth colors in stock and replace cloth in your home.
• Repairing tables: We offer impeccable craftsmanship thanks to our years of experience.
• Re-tipping cues and ferrule: Quality craftsmanship goes into replacing the tip and ferrule.
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