My scenario/history:
First post, but have had a HT for about 8 years. Been browsing these forums for the last few days, still undecided on which paint to use. I'd like to roll on the paint, and understand that will mean not as smooth of an application. I'd like something I can mix together, and would like to limit it to supplies that are budget conscious.
Before last week...
I had a Sony VPL-HS20 projecting on about 120" wall. About 8 years ago I bought Screen Goo (or something like it, and rolled it onto the wall; came with a kit from ebay). No one ever seems to mention the reality of just having paint on a wall with kids, and if they kick a ball into the screen, it just wipes off. No torn screen, no stress any time other kids come over, but I digress...
Why change?
Projector upgraded to BenQ W1070. Much brighter picture, more vivid colors, pixels seem much tighter. It looks good, but I want to go a bit bigger, so that means repaint. Moving up to about 130". This allows me to use the existing projector mount because the BenQ has a shorter throw range. So it's the perfect excuse to go bigger and repaint. This means repainting the entire screen of course. (see attached picture (ht_which_color.jpg) which shows the old screen, with some of the original black felt tape removed, and you can see the old screen, the in-wall speaker that is moved and the hole, etc. You'll see I've just taped typing paper to the wall just to kind of get a feel for the size. This is just to give you a view of the current state.
What's the environment:
It's a basement, with a pretty flat painted drywall, but I'm relocating the in-wall speakers (no transducers yet MM) and I'm no pro. I'll have it pretty smooth but it won't be perfect after a few layers of sanding/filling. You can see in the picture that there's a return air duct/vent on the left side preventing me from going much farther there, and that's the junction box on the right.
Lighting: I have blackout curtains so I can adjust the light. I also have dimmable can lights (not the best, and in the picture you may see they're pointing down, but if I wasn't working on that area actively, they'd be pointing toward the walls, and only at about 5% power. Sometimes I'll have these off, but behind the seating area may be bright with lights on and other people doing other activities.
What we use it for:
Kids use it for kid movies, games (xbox, etc), watching general TV, etc in all lighting conditions including lots of ambient light.
I watch movies, and sports. Often if it's a sports game or a party the ambient lighting is brighter, so although I can control the lights to make it near pitch black, that never happens in reality.
BenQ is capable of 3d, although I don't think that'll get much use in reality. So I'm not as concerned about that.
So back to the main question. As I'm waiting for the spackling to dry it's time to decide on what I'm going to paint. Keep your suggestions to something I can buy on Amazon prime, or better yet, at Lowes/Home Depot/Sherwin Williams. If it means I have to make a trip to Michaels or Hobby Lobby, I can do that too. I'd love to have this done for the FinalFour this year.
So what paint?
How much?
How many coats?
What other suggestion?
Let me know if you need any clarification.
First post, but have had a HT for about 8 years. Been browsing these forums for the last few days, still undecided on which paint to use. I'd like to roll on the paint, and understand that will mean not as smooth of an application. I'd like something I can mix together, and would like to limit it to supplies that are budget conscious.
Before last week...
I had a Sony VPL-HS20 projecting on about 120" wall. About 8 years ago I bought Screen Goo (or something like it, and rolled it onto the wall; came with a kit from ebay). No one ever seems to mention the reality of just having paint on a wall with kids, and if they kick a ball into the screen, it just wipes off. No torn screen, no stress any time other kids come over, but I digress...
Why change?
Projector upgraded to BenQ W1070. Much brighter picture, more vivid colors, pixels seem much tighter. It looks good, but I want to go a bit bigger, so that means repaint. Moving up to about 130". This allows me to use the existing projector mount because the BenQ has a shorter throw range. So it's the perfect excuse to go bigger and repaint. This means repainting the entire screen of course. (see attached picture (ht_which_color.jpg) which shows the old screen, with some of the original black felt tape removed, and you can see the old screen, the in-wall speaker that is moved and the hole, etc. You'll see I've just taped typing paper to the wall just to kind of get a feel for the size. This is just to give you a view of the current state.
What's the environment:
It's a basement, with a pretty flat painted drywall, but I'm relocating the in-wall speakers (no transducers yet MM) and I'm no pro. I'll have it pretty smooth but it won't be perfect after a few layers of sanding/filling. You can see in the picture that there's a return air duct/vent on the left side preventing me from going much farther there, and that's the junction box on the right.
Lighting: I have blackout curtains so I can adjust the light. I also have dimmable can lights (not the best, and in the picture you may see they're pointing down, but if I wasn't working on that area actively, they'd be pointing toward the walls, and only at about 5% power. Sometimes I'll have these off, but behind the seating area may be bright with lights on and other people doing other activities.
What we use it for:
Kids use it for kid movies, games (xbox, etc), watching general TV, etc in all lighting conditions including lots of ambient light.
I watch movies, and sports. Often if it's a sports game or a party the ambient lighting is brighter, so although I can control the lights to make it near pitch black, that never happens in reality.
BenQ is capable of 3d, although I don't think that'll get much use in reality. So I'm not as concerned about that.
So back to the main question. As I'm waiting for the spackling to dry it's time to decide on what I'm going to paint. Keep your suggestions to something I can buy on Amazon prime, or better yet, at Lowes/Home Depot/Sherwin Williams. If it means I have to make a trip to Michaels or Hobby Lobby, I can do that too. I'd love to have this done for the FinalFour this year.
So what paint?
How much?
How many coats?
What other suggestion?
Let me know if you need any clarification.