I am attaching them with 18 guage nails, 2 inches long, one in each corner and one in the center of the top and bottom for the larger frames that "bow"
Thanks for the info! Just to clarify, are you building the fabric frame and then nailing onto the wall, or are you nailing the frame on the wall and then putting the fabric on?

You forgot to ask "where are the pictures?"
I was trying to be sneaky, and have you just show me a picture instead. :D

Thanks for the info! Just to clarify, are you building the fabric frame and then nailing onto the wall, or are you nailing the frame on the wall and then putting the fabric on?
Oh wait, didnt read the post ahead of mine. Got my answer, duh.

I think some people toyed around with a french cleat idea, but there was concern about rattles. I mentally debated french cleat plus integrity gasket. The velcro is probably better.


Velcro is good, but you have to make sure that the thickness of the velcro does not throw off the flush look from the front using many panels. Also, that stuff can get costly....

Gary

Picture withdrawl is ugly man....you dont want to see it...help a brother out with a fix :D

Robert



lol - I am busy at work RIGHT NOW making the last of the frames. I have 36 installed and plan on installing about 10 more tomorrow - at least.

It's 10:50 now, I still have some more frames to make and then I have to watch a movie and then I'll take some pictures....

I know I owe you guys big time....

Gary

Gary,

I know you're hard at work on your theater, spending time with your family, or earning a living. Don't let these guys pressure you. We know you'll post pictures when you can. I understand completely, having been in your shoes. So, one question.... Where are the damn pictures? :D Sorry, couldn't resist.

Bud


I took off tomorrow for my son's FIRST first first day of school, and while he is there my wife has offered to help me wrap the rest of the frames and install them. I will DEFINATELY have pictures for everyone by tomorrow.

Gary

typical dealer...gives you a little taste.....

"I have 36 installed and plan on installing about 10 more tomorrow - at least. "

Then your begging for more....

Gary,

I know you're hard at work on your theater, spending time with your family, or earning a living. Don't let these guys pressure you. We know you'll post pictures when you can. I understand completely, having been in your shoes. So, one question.... Where are the damn pictures? Sorry, couldn't resist.

Bud


Picture withdrawl is ugly man....you dont want to see it...help a brother out with a fix

Robert

:D

Sounds like there's an awful anxious mob waiting for these pictures. Hopefully it won't decend into a full on riot like the rock concerts that get cancelled after everyone is liquored up and sitting in their seats waiting for the curtains to open......

Hello all!!

Thanks for your patience with the pictures...lol.

I had a break in the day so here are some pictures for you!

I wanted to show how I was handling the frames around the columns as this looked very difficult.

For the tops I used this tool:
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/theater_sept06M.JPG

Then I drew the line it created on the frame and cut it out with a jig saw.
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/theater_sept04M.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/theater_sept01M.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/theater_sept05M.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/theater_sept07M.JPG

I will show you the covered pics later.


Here are some of the wall shots:

http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/theater_sept00M.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/theater_sept09M.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/theater_sept10M.JPG

I have 16 frames ready to wrap at noon today and install.

thanks!

Gary

DOH! I have to look at the images at home, since they are all red X's for me here at work.

For some reason, and it only happen with this thread, I get a few red x's every post with pics in it. A right click and show picture (in IE) seems to work for me.

Try clearing the cached pages and refreshing the screen. They should work for everyone! Right click and show picture should be a last resort, but shouldn't be necessary.

Gary

Without doing anything different, I see the images at work now. Hmm I don't know what you did, but it worked! :)

That is one cool tool you used..what is it Gary?

I usually dont like red theaters but I must say I really like that material you have on the frames...they look great!

Robert

Robert, I'll get you the name of the tool - not sure what it is called.

I never got the 16 frames covered yesterday, got too tired and sidetracked. I should be able to get them done by the end of the week.

I'll then only have 13 more to do.

Bar area to tackle next!

Gary

Without doing anything different, I see the images at work now. Hmm I don't know what you did, but it worked! :)
That was my fault. I had to reboot the server that is hosting his files.

http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/theater_sept10M.JPG

I have 16 frames ready to wrap at noon today and install.

thanks!

Gary
Gary,

Those frames are top-notch. I also like your "tool" to copy the trim. My Dad had one of those when I was growing up and I never knew what it did until I was a teenager.

The tool is called a Contour Gage.
Very handy, especially in older homes.
I used one to cut profiles in floor tile for an entry.

The room is coming together really nicely Gary.

Bryan

Gonna have to get one of those for sure!

Good news - I passed all inspections! The electrical inspector allowed me to install a box in the ceiling of the unfinished room for a hanging hot wire that I never got to while he watched the beginning of Die Another Day in the theater.

Gary

Building your own amazing home theater...thousands of dollars
Installing a box on teh ceiling for a hot wire you never got aound to...couple of dollars
Having a home theater that mesmorizes the inspector and affords you some building leeway....Priceless!!

Ive heard of bribes using money but never home theater reviews...too funny.

Congrats on passing the inspection thats great.

Robert

Yup, that's definitely priceless. :D
Whooda thunkit?

thanks and thanks!!!

Update: I hung most of the finished frames tonight. Only 5 more finished ones to hand in the morning. Trying to find out if I should put duct liner linacustic on the back wall too.

I have 11 more frames to go and about 240 inches of material. It's going to be a close call as most of the 11 are large frames for the top.

Pictures coming soon....

Gary

Gary,
The theater is looking awesome, can't wait for pics once the frames are done.

That's classic! Congrats on passing the inspection through shrewd use of your facility. I am fortunate enough to live out in the country, so there is no building inspector, except for the wife of course.

Did I mention we're waiting for more pics?

Gary,

Fantastic work. I'm still just in awe of some of the HT dedicated rooms done by guys on this forum. Your HT is definitely in the upper class along side some of the other phenomenal rooms that have been built and shown lately. The level of detail and workmanship is staggering.
Looking forward to seeing more.
Good luck with the remaining work.
Cheers

Thanks for the kind words guys, I appreciate it. It's been a long road and it's coming to an end soon. now back to work, I have 11 frames to go!

Gary

I finally got one of the six sconces installed. Only 9 more frames to go now....

I'll be away next week in California on business, so there won't be much progress next week... :(

I go away for a few days and you guys forget to ask me for pictures? what gives? I need motivation!

OK let's see some progress pics!

I go away for a few days and you guys forget to ask me for pictures? what gives? I need motivation!
More Pics Please! :D

Wife won't let me work today!!! I'll stay up late and after the kids go to sleep I'll take some new shots..

gk

Hey all, got a full day to work on the theater tomorrow - sunday. I should be able to have 3 walls completely done and yes I will take pictures and post them this time. I just wanted to show some progress from last time........

Gary

Hello all!!

Thanks for your patience and sorry for the delay- AGAIN - with the pictures.....

http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/theater_sept10M0.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/theater_sept10M1.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/theater_sept10M2.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/theater_sept10M5.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/theater_sept10M6.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/theater_sept10M7.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/theater_sept10M8.JPG


thanks!

Gary

Looks great Gary!

Bud

Gary,

Congrats on the awesome HT.

Your first post in the thread describes your equipment and I think you have a 7.1 audio system. If so, where are the back surrounds in your HT? I don't see columns in the back for them.

Thanks,

Ed

Looks great. How does it sound?

I put surrounds to the left and right of the front row and also to the left and right of the back row of seats all hidden in the columns

I do not know if this is the best way to do it for sound.

As for the sound, I really don't know if it is good or bad. I think it is good, but not knowing any better who knows?

I do think it would be better if the back row got more of the surround sound. I don't know if this is possible. Is there a way to have all four surrounds working on a DVD that outputs 5.1? That would make it much better.

The HSU sub is cool...

Gary

Gary,

What is that material?
I really like it.

Rick

Gary,

What is that material?
I really like it.

Rick

Wall fabric Bottom is GOM
Style Code: 3583
Style: Zirconia - 3583
Color Name: Garnet
Color Number: 012

Got the frames done for the hidden rack door tonight. It should come out pretty good. Only 3 more frames to go and then I will plan out the proscenium frabric install.

BTW, I have 68 inches of fabric left and I need 67 inches to finish the last 3 frames. If anyone is interested in the last inch, let me know. That's either the luckiest measurement or I don't know what.

Anyone have some good pictures of behind a bar wood installs? I am trying to figure out the best options for the walls. I would like something in a cherry wood. Paneling?

Gary

Got the frames done for the hidden rack door tonight. It should come out pretty good. Only 3 more frames to go and then I will plan out the proscenium frabric install.

BTW, I have 68 inches of fabric left and I need 67 inches to finish the last 3 frames. If anyone is interested in the last inch, let me know. That's either the luckiest measurement or I don't know what.

Anyone have some good pictures of behind a bar wood installs? I am trying to figure out the best options for the walls. I would like something in a cherry wood. Paneling?

Gary
I only nee 1/2 inch... Someone want to split it with me? :)

Gary,

Room looks great. You did a hell of a job on the panels.

Thanks! It was alot of work that really paid off...

Gary

Gary,

Looks great! I hope my HT will look half as good when Im done.

I just ordered my Zirconia fabric. You must have gotten yours from Fabricmate, right? I think youre (in)famous there now. They had to confirm with me that I knew what color Garnet was (i.e. RED!). :)

LOL - now that's funny. Yep, thats me they are talking about.

gk

Hello all!

Here is what I did to hide my rack with wall panels, check out the pictures, I'll add some comments in a bit. I threw in some other shots as well.


gary

http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/hiddenrack1M.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/hiddenrack2M.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/hiddenrack3M.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/hiddenrack4M.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/hiddenrack5M.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/hiddenrack6M.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/hiddenrack7M.JPG

http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_sept/hiddenrack0M.JPG

GAry,

Wow -- great job on the rack. Both you and Ronnie hid them quite nicely!

I like your wall sconces Gary. Where can I get them?

GAry,

Wow -- great job on the rack. Both you and Ronnie hid them quite nicely!

thanks!

I did some more finishing work on the right side of the door - past the hinges. I also added a black knob to open it. Very pleased with the outcome.

I'll post pics eventually...

gary

I like your wall sconces Gary. Where can I get them?

get them at Big Orange!!

They are on clearance so hurry up!

Gary

Funny, I also have the same sconces, had to go to three HD to get them as you say on clearance. they are also the same ones in the Five Star Cinema. I have an art deco theme and they seemed to me to go well with that.

I bought some extra just incase the glass breaks, it is better to have backups!

Hm hadn't thought of that, perhaps I should try to find one or two more.

save some for me !

Back again with progress!

Duct work has been redone in the furnace room, threw out all the flex duct and replaced with metal duct. Added deflectors to get more air into the ducts also. Big difference.

The bar area is all framed out ready for paneling.

Got the bar in the basement.

IR system installed, needs adjusting.

Stage area fabric mounting design is done and will be started soon.

Gary

I need to stop reading post like yours. It's going to make me not so happy with my tiny theater. :p

Thanks for the compliment (I think...)

I got the wood work done last night for the stage to hide the left and right speakers. Nothing installed yet. I will try to do that tonight and post the pictures.

gary

Totally a compliment. I love your theater, it's awesome.

Pics are not working for me...

Just curious what was wrong with the flex duct? Did it seem to collapse or something? You mentioned redone in the furnace room, so I assume the rest of the runs are still flex. Wondering cause im gonna start doing my own project soon and was planning on using flex. Thanks for any input, BTW been following your progress great job with everything.

Totally a compliment. I love your theater, it's awesome.
just bustin your chops!!

Any progress on your theater?

gk

Just curious what was wrong with the flex duct? Did it seem to collapse or something? You mentioned redone in the furnace room, so I assume the rest of the runs are still flex. Wondering cause im gonna start doing my own project soon and was planning on using flex. Thanks for any input, BTW been following your progress great job with everything.

The flex is great for sound issues as per many on this forum. That is why I did it. It didn't collapse, it just restricts the air flow as compared to metal ducts.

If I did it again, I would use all metal duct to increase the air flow out the registers, there is a difference. I would figure out a different way to dampen the sound issues with metal duct if necessary.

I also put deflectors in the runs for the theater so that more air enters the ductwork.

I also plan to install two 36 inch fans for air circulation and possibly even install a new fan in the furnace to handle the extra 1000 SQ ft basement.

thanks for the comments!

Gary

Hey all - new update from this past weekend. The bar area is finished. Looking great. I will have pictures posted soon. Buffalo Electronics issues resolved using ground screw and grounded wire. I also made all the frames for the hidden screen speakers. I may not have enough black gom to do them all, so I'll see if anyone has any extra for sale.

Pictures coming soon!

Gary

Hello all!!

Thanks for your patience AGAIN with the pictures...lol.

The New World Theater is complete!

Bar:

http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/P1010481.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/P1010482.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/P1010483.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/P1010484.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/P1010485.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/P1010486.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/P1010487.JPG

http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/P1010488.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/P1010489.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/P1010490.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/PA280573.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/PA280574.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/PA280580.JPG

Step and rope lights:
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/P1010017.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/P1010018.JPG

Speakers:
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/P1010017.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/P1010025.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/P1010026.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/P1010027.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/P1010028.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/P1010029.JPG

Screen:
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/PA280583.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/PA280584.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/PA280585.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/PA280586.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/PA280587.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/PA280588.JPG

Room:
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/P1010021.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/PA280576.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/PA280577.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/P1010021.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/PA280591.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/PA280590.JPG
http://blaze.gotdns.com/gk/basement/theater_oct/PA280592.JPG


thanks to all who helped make this happen!

Gary

Gary,

Terrific job the room looks amazing!
Cheers
Calvin

Gary,

Looks great. But you know you're never really be DONE ;) Now go and enjoy some movies!

True - I do have 2 fans to install still..... and the game room to start... and the popcorn stand to build...and the MAME machine to design and build....and the poster light boxes to make...and the ticket booth sign....

gk

Looks great - now for the enjoyment side before you start your IB Sub build :D

Cheers,
Mark

Man, I really do hate the red X's that are coming up for me. Stupid internet filters at work!!

Man, I really do hate the red X's that are coming up for me. Stupid internet filters at work!!
Must be all that Flesh tone sprawling over the seats :D

Looks great. Congrats!

Gary, your work looks great! What was your debut movie?

Thanks for sharing,

-Ryan

Man, I really do hate the red X's that are coming up for me. Stupid internet filters at work!!

Right click and click show picture, that should fix it, the server is running

gk

Gary, your work looks great! What was your debut movie?

Thanks for sharing,

-Ryan

Actually haven't had the debut movie yet. When my wife and I finally view our first movie, the plan is to watch Sin City by Frank Miller. We've been saving that one. I've been watching tv here and there in the late evenings though for now. Gotta get a sitter for the kids.....or get the wife to stay up past 9 pm....

Right click and click show picture, that should fix it, the server is running

gk

Not when the internet filters have blocked the site you have hosting the pictures.

Not when the internet filters have blocked the site you have hosting the pictures.
That blows...

Awesome job. Very beautiful. I have a question in regards to the sconces, what kind of electrical box did you use? I'm using the adjustable boxes but my father in-law told me I should know what sconces I'm going to use and that will determine what electrical box to use. How did you go about deciding?

Thanks,
James

Awesome job. Very beautiful. I have a question in regards to the sconces, what kind of electrical box did you use? I'm using the adjustable boxes but my father in-law told me I should know what sconces I'm going to use and that will determine what electrical box to use. How did you go about deciding?

Thanks,
James

Thanks for the comments!

My father-in-law (the electricitian) said I should go with metal boxes for the lights. I used the octogon shaped deep boxes with the metal strip to nail directly into a vertical beam. The strips on the metal boxes allowed me to mount them with the metal box 1" away from the the studs (pain to do, but possible) so that I could do 1" of material around for the frames. They are not adjustable, but if you mount them so they will be past the sheetrock by 1" (I assume you are doing this) it will work.

Gary

Had opening night last night with my parents and their friends. Lucky Number Slevin was on. Great movie. I kicked them out quickly thereafter so that we could try the Xbox 360 my friend Shawn brought over. Very nice system....

Popcorn machine overheated the clock switch I plugged it in, but it reseted itself eventually. Overall a very good first opening night.

gk

Gary,

You used a GRX-IRI to control your GE right? Any words of wisdom on how to wire this thing? How does the GRX-IRI connect to the GE? I looked at the spec sheet for the IRI, but it doesn't show where it hooks to the GE. Is it just those 4 terminals on the back of the GE?

Sorry for all the questions. If you have a picture that would be great.

BTW - what type of wire did you use to connect them up? Is it just 18g?

Thanks...
Ed

Gary,

You used a GRX-IRI to control your GE right? Any words of wisdom on how to wire this thing? How does the GRX-IRI connect to the GE? I looked at the spec sheet for the IRI, but it doesn't show where it hooks to the GE. Is it just those 4 terminals on the back of the GE?

Sorry for all the questions. If you have a picture that would be great.

BTW - what type of wire did you use to connect them up? Is it just 18g?

Thanks...
Ed


Hello - sorry for the late reply. I used MUX wire obtained from Dennis E. Not expensive stuff, but recomended.

As for the wiring, as I recall, it is just wired to the back side of the GE to the IRI. I will see if I can find a diagram, there may be one in the GE thread sticky.

gk

New project will start soon!

I finally started cleaning out the last unfinished room of the basement to prep for the game room. I have to draw up some plans and post them in the coming weeks.

Gary

Great looking theater. I was wonder what you used for inwall speaker and sub wire runs?

Sorry for the late reply, It's been a while as I trapped myself in the theater for 4 months to enjoy it... I bought the sub wire from monoprice. All the speakers are wire with monster cable - 14 guage I believe. I bought a 250 spool from e-baaay. I just finished buying all the bathroom stuff for the final room. Still have one wall to construct also. I'll take some pictures and post before any of the sheetrock goes up.