DIY home theater: painted projector screens (1 Viewer)

[ProjectorPPL1]

[SIZE= 12px]Hands down, the best way to view your HD projector is on a high-quality screen. Manufacturers like Screen Innovations and Da-Lite use materials designed to enhance contrast and color in their projector screens. The results are deep blacks and punched-up white levels. [/SIZE]


[SIZE= 12px]But we totally understand that not everyone can afford a high-quality screen. [/SIZE]


[SIZE= 12px]We recently wrote about Nelson, who created a screen in his basement using Home Depot brand ceiling paint. The results are pretty impressive. [/SIZE]


[SIZE= 12px]We've also heard good things about Behr's HD screen paint.[/SIZE]


[SIZE= 12px]What about you, HomeTheaterForum members, have you had any luck with painted projector screens?[/SIZE]

 

[Jim Mcc]

Definitely. There are numerous paint formulas to be used at Avsforum.com depending on your projector and room conditions. My 2 previous screens were Behr Ultra Pure White, and a light gray called Winter Mist. I got tired of re-painting every couple years, so I went to a Wilsonart laminate screen(Designer White) that's worked out great.

 

[Robert_J]

I've used plain, white black-out curtain material with a Panasonic AE-900u (purchased from Projector People) for 5 years. I designed the screen to easily remove the border so I could try out different paint formulas but never got around to trying. Both my wife and I were stunned at the quality compared to the different projectors and screen combinations that we auditioned during the buying process. The $75 price tag for the entire screen just sealed the deal and we haven't looked back.

 

[Philip Hamm]

Painted projector screens are very compelling! I almost went with that kind of DIY project in my theater, and I still might do so when my ancient projector breaks (the old X1 keeps soldiering on). For now, a pull-down classroom style Da-Lite gets the job done for a very modest price.

 

[ProjectorPPL1]

Great tips here. Thanks, you all.


Did you see CE Pro's worst DIY installs slideshow? Too funny.