The area should be away from high-traffic area to decrease the risk of injuries.
Keep anything breakable away from the immediate area - darts fly off at peculiar angles.
Try to erect the board where players are not distracted by people walking past.
The area should roughly be about 11feet long and 5 feet wide and should not have any obstacles in the way.
The flooring should be considered also
- concrete floors tend to break shafts
- wood floors will look as though they have been attacked by woodworm after a while
- carpet will show the results of continuous walking
You will need to mark the throw line with either tape, a sticker, or a screwed down wood or metal bar.
The purchase of a "dart mat" is the ideal situation. This is a roll out rubber mat that serves several functions. It protect the dart from breaking and dulling, it protects the floor and marks the proper distance to the throw line.
There should be adequate room for spectators and players when they are not throwing.
There needs to be a place for a score board in sight from the line, preferably right next to the board.
The board needs to be hung exactly 5 foot 8 inches from the floor to the centre of the Bullseye. The throw line should be placed exactly 7 foot 9 and 1/4 inches from the FACE of the board.
Lighting: Proper lighting of the dart board is very critical. It is important to be able to tell exactly where the dart landed without moving from the throw-line. The ideal lighting is from 2 lamps mounted from the ceiling to the left and right of the board.
