Billiard tables are used to play carom billiards and pocket billiards. Traditionally, the billiard table surfaces are made of durable slate material. Most common tables are made of ¾ inch slate material while professional billiard tables are made using 1 inch slate material. The recreational billiard table surfaces are made of non-slate materials such as slatron, MDF and honeycomb. Usually, billiard tables are covered with a specific type cloth called felt. The billiard tables used in bars and entertainment place are covered using a more durable cloth called slower.

Various styles and sizes of billiard tables are available. Generally, billiard tables are available from six to nine feet lengths. Professional pool halls use high quality 9 feet tables. The standard size of home billiard table is 8 feet. 7 feet billiard table is used in pubs and restaurants and are ideal for leisurely fun. Various types of billiard tables include laminate tables, wood veneer tables, wood-on-wood tables, solid hardwood tables and metal-on-wood tables. Before buying a billiard table, you should check the quality of playing surface, rails, cushions and legs of the table.