[Inspector Hammer!]

I hope I have the right area, but can someone tell me what is the best paint to use for a DIY screen for a FP? I can't really afford Goo Screen right now, but will upgrade later on to either that or a real screen.

My screen right now is something called 'Midtown Grey' but I would like to change it, i've heard of others in the past use other shades from Home Depot, they even provided color mixuture formula's.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated, thanks.

[JimPeitersen]

There are many opinions on the "shade" to use, but I just went with the Behr SilverScreen at Home Depot and I haven't felt the need to change it in over a year. You really can't go wrong with this "neutral" color.
JP

[Robert_J]

The Screen section at AVS has a DIY sub-section. If you can get past some of the bickering between the prolific posters, there's a ton of good information there. People not only post "colors" they post the mixing information and instructions on applying it. There's also a bunch of pictures with examples of each.

-Robert

[Neil Joseph]

What projector do you have? This may determine a shade to consider.

[Inspector Hammer!]

I have the Infocus X-1.

[Oachalon]

i am very statisfied with behr silverscreen painted onto drywall. It could be an option.

[Inspector Hammer!]

Hmmm, okay, I think i'm going to go with the Behr silverscreen, even the name is appropriate.

Thank's fella's.

[tiddler]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimPeitersen

There are many opinions on the "shade" to use, but I just went with the Behr SilverScreen at Home Depot and I haven't felt the need to change it in over a year. You really can't go wrong with this "neutral" color.
JP

Much has happened in the DIY Screen Paint world since 2005. I have been in touch with the folks at the Behr Color Laboratory in California and they have stated that the "Silver Screen" tint is not formulated to be a neutral gray or used as a screen paint. It's just a name.

[tiddler]

Color testing has also shown that Behr "Silver Screen" is not neutral. Actually Behr "Sterling" 780E is closer to neutral. Having said that, there is something you can do to make that "Silver Screen" painted screen better. I stumbled upon an enhancement that works exceptionally well on "Silver Screen". I tried applying Behr Matte Polyurethane #780 over a sample panel of SS hoping it would not adversely effect it but provide a protective coating. Much to my surprise it gave a nice gain boost, helped to neutralize the gray, did not effect the black performance, and added a nice protective coating to boot.

[tiddler]

Now if you have not already used Behr "Silver Screen" or you want to improve the image then you will be interested to know that I have also worked with an individual that has all the color test equipment and worked out near neutral tints for Behr UPW #1050.

I have determined that the right ratio of Lamp Black to Yellow Oxide will produce a near neutral gray. For example:

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Quart Custom Tint
Behr UPW Flat #1050
0 5 0 Lamp Black
0 2 0 Yellow Oxide
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For something closer in darkness to the "Silver Screen" then go with:

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Quart Custom Tint
Behr UPW Flat #1050
0 7 0 Lamp Black
0 3 0 Yellow Oxide
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If you want a lighter gray then cut the formula in half:

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Quart Custom Tint
Behr UPW Flat #1050
0 2 1 Lamp Black
0 1 0 Yellow Oxide
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Just take one of these tint formulas to a Behr dealer (Home Depot) and they will mix it up for you.

[tiddler]

What about that Behr Matte Polyurethane #780 top coat with this tint. It also works well over a proper near neutral gray. It will maintain the blacks and boost the gain gently improving whites and flesh tones. Look for this Behr product in the Faux Finishes department of your local Home Depot. If the clerk says they don't sell it the ask to see the Behr Faux Glaze. The "BEHR PREMIUM PLUS WITH STYLE® Crystal Clear Water Based Polyurethane No. 780" will be right next to it.