We are presently trying to determine the layout of the basement. The room is 12'X19' and we will be putting the screen at the end with a window. This is the only location that the screen can go do to stairs and door in the room.

We are thinking on using a pull down screen that is located approximatly 12" in front of the window. The concern we have is that the pull down screen will have waves in it or will be moving while we are trying to watch a move taking away from the quality of the picture.

Any comments on pull down screens or how to fix them so that we get an excellent picture quality would be great !

We are presently trying to determine the layout of the basement. The room is 12'X19' and we will be putting the screen at the end with a window. This is the only location that the screen can go do to stairs and door in the room.

We are thinking on using a pull down screen that is located approximatly 12" in front of the window. The concern we have is that the pull down screen will have waves in it or will be moving while we are trying to watch a move taking away from the quality of the picture.

Any comments on pull down screens or how to fix them so that we get an excellent picture quality would be great !

Waves can be a problem. That's why they have tensioned pull-downs. More expensive but solves the problem.

I had a Da-Lite Model C pull-down. Waves became apparent in pans. It was very nice to graduate to a fixed frame and get rid of the waves!

the highpower Dalite screens typically have the least problems with waves. Not to say that it cant happen, but generally they dont have any types of wave or wrinkles issues

Thanks for the information.

How do you keep the screens tight so they don't move a little bit when they are pulled down?

Thanks for the information.

How do you keep the screens tight so they don't move a little bit when they are pulled down?
I never had trouble with that. Do you have a fan or an HVAC outlet near the screen you're worried about? Something would have to make it move. Surely your windows will be closed! Mine stayed still when pulled down.

A fluttering screen is usually a sign of gassy guests. Avoid serving nachos...

You are correct the window will be closed and there are no AC vents close to the screen. The wife is worried that as we can't use a fixed screen we should just get a normal TV.

You are correct the window will be closed and there are no AC vents close to the screen. The wife is worried that as we can't use a fixed screen we should just get a normal TV.
Well, you won't have any trouble with a pull-down moving. Don't worry about that. If you really want to guarantee no waves, get a tensioned pull-down. Both of your concerns put to rest.

A friend of mine at work mounted his screen on a frame that swings up to the ceiling so he can access the window as needed. Works for him.

I'll tell you this, I'd take a slightly wavy screen with a projector over a TV anyday :)

When I had a pull down screen it wasn't wavy when I first got it but after thime it stretched and got wavy because the center of the case drooped from gravity and lack of support which caused it to bow. My guess is where I to start over with that scenario I could build supports for the case to make sure it stayed level across the width which may prevent it from bowing and causing the warp.

Worth a try over settling for a TV!

Mike

I'll tell you this, I'd take a slightly wavy screen with a projector over a TV anyday :)

I agree wholeheartedly. Don't settle for a TV!