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Guides from A+ Some Assembly Required
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.

September 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Looking After Your Pool Table Between Service Visits
A little regular care keeps a pool table playing well between visits from someone who actually works on tables for a living.

September 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Why a Level Slate Matters More Than Any Other Part of Your Pool Table
New cloth and good cushions can't fix a table that isn't level. Here's why the slate underneath is the part that decides how a table actually plays.

September 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Recovering a Pool Table: What New Cloth Involves and How to Pick a Color
New cloth changes more than the look of a pool table. Here's what recovering involves and how to choose a color you'll still like in ten years.

September 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Buying an Antique Pool Table: The Questions Worth Asking First
Antique pool tables carry real history, but only if the slate, rails and cushions underneath are still sound.

September 23, 2026 · 4 min read
What Actually Happens When a Slate Pool Table Gets Moved
A look at what goes into moving a real slate pool table, from taking it apart to setting it level again in its new home.