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post #661 of 1001
7/21/11 at 3:55pm
Show us the pictures...

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post #662 of 1001
7/21/11 at 4:02pm
The closer the screen is to the ceiling, the more light may spill onto the ceiling (reflected off the screen) - doesn't mean you can't, you'll just need to make sure the ceiling / soffit above the screen is as non-reflective as possible.
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post #663 of 1001
7/21/11 at 4:22pm
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Originally Posted by Brad Horstkotte View Post

The closer the screen is to the ceiling, the more light may spill onto the ceiling (reflected off the screen) - doesn't mean you can't, you'll just need to make sure the ceiling / soffit above the screen is as non-reflective as possible.

Well in my situation I didnt make the projector soffit low enough as I did not take into account the cleat method that most screen companies use. I dont think I will be able to get it right up against the ceiling but am really looking for opinions here. At this point any light spill is irrelevant
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post #664 of 1001
7/21/11 at 4:23pm
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Show us the pictures...

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The line in the sand has been drawn! The gauntlet has been thrown down! The bar has been raised! Ok, you get the picture.



Regards,

RTROSE
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post #665 of 1001
7/21/11 at 4:28pm
Must be other ways to mount it though, other than french cleat - actually even that would work if you've got room on the sides to be able to slide it sideways onto the cleats.

I mounted mine with piano hinges. Drawing a blank at the moment on other methods.

Take it easy on Steve, he just told everyone he had carpet installed because he wanted to be cool like me.
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post #666 of 1001
7/21/11 at 4:32pm
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Originally Posted by Brad Horstkotte View Post

Must be other ways to mount it though, other than french cleat - actually even that would work if you've got room on the sides to be able to slide it sideways onto the cleats.

I mounted mine with piano hinges. Drawing a blank at the moment on other methods.

Take it easy on Steve, he just told everyone he had carpet installed because he wanted to be cool like me.

No side sliding here as my screen wall is 154" wide or so. The screen is about 131" wide so unless 23" is enough to "slide" it on the cleat? I dont know I am looking for guidance or suggestions or opinions..lol.

I promise some carpet pics tonight...
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post #667 of 1001
7/21/11 at 4:33pm
I've mounted a french.......oh neevermind, that's that other thread
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post #668 of 1001
7/21/11 at 4:35pm
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The screen is about 131" wide so unless 23" is enough to "slide" it on the cleat?

Should be - put it on multiple smaller cleats, like 3 of them 8" wide, spaced apart.
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post #669 of 1001
7/21/11 at 4:37pm
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Should be - put it on multiple smaller cleats, like 3 of them 8" wide, spaced apart.

DO you think I will be able to get the screen high enough to get the cleat on top of the other cleat with this^ method?
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post #670 of 1001
7/21/11 at 4:56pm
You wouldn't need to - you could slide the screen onto the cleats from the side.
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post #671 of 1001
7/21/11 at 5:18pm
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You wouldn't need to - you could slide the screen onto the cleats from the side.

I dont know how Elite screen frames work. I know they use the french cleat method but not sure if the cleat comes pre-attached to the frame or if it can be retrofitted?!
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post #672 of 1001
7/21/11 at 7:50pm
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Doug,

No false wall. Was planning on directly hanging it on the drywalled screen wall but I am "open" to suggestions as I really need to get it directly against the ceiling in order to still pull off going 2.35:1

Steve, are you accounting for the border width around the screen (technically the screen will be 3-4" lower due to border)?

I wonder if you could rest the screen on a small ledge (the ledge is wider but thin and you cant see it unless you are right up on it) and you can just wedge the screen between the ceiling and the ledge. Maybe even some velcro strips on the backside just to keep it from falling forward.
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post #673 of 1001
7/22/11 at 2:13am
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Steve, are you accounting for the border width around the screen (technically the screen will be 3-4" lower due to border)?

I wonder if you could rest the screen on a small ledge (the ledge is wider but thin and you cant see it unless you are right up on it) and you can just wedge the screen between the ceiling and the ledge. Maybe even some velcro strips on the backside just to keep it from falling forward.

The border/screen frame is listed at 2.4" wide so if I can get it against the ceiling (which I think Brad's suggestion MAY work)then I need to see if the Panasonic PT-AE4000U will even work being so close to the ceiling.....I may have screwed up BIG time.
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post #674 of 1001
7/22/11 at 4:06am
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The border/screen frame is listed at 2.4" wide so if I can get it against the ceiling (which I think Brad's suggestion MAY work)then I need to see if the Panasonic PT-AE4000U will even work being so close to the ceiling.....I may have screwed up BIG time.

Brads method is awesome....didnt even think to do that! Why dont you post in the AE4000U forum and ask.
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post #675 of 1001
7/22/11 at 5:37am
Steve.. I just wanna say the speed and progress of your second build has been amazing, its all coming together very nicely..

Brad



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The line in the sand has been drawn! The gauntlet has been thrown down! The bar has been raised! Ok, you get the picture.

Regards,

RTROSE

Great News!! No more ducking required....
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post #676 of 1001
7/23/11 at 6:57am
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Well this is a long time coming but I need to get some peeps off my back.....

So as you know carpet has been installed. I will say that deciding to go with this "patterned" carpet had me a little leery at first but now that it is in I am very happy. It ties in nicely with the wall color and will be a nice contrast with the all black seating. So with out further adieu I give you carpet/install pictures.

The cool thing is my room is 13' wide so they were able to use a single piece to go from the front to the rear of the room so there are no seams. The carpet was 15' wide so it even went into the closet 2' before they had to seam it. They then "upholstered" the stage and risers separate. Note the pictures arent the best as its hard to capture as the room has gotten MUCH darker with carpet in and the ceiling black and my camera isnt the best. It seems to wash the carpet out if you will.
Screen wall view


Near door


I didnt take many pictures while they were working as I didnt want to bother/distract them, so the rest are all finished pics.




Stage Funny part here is the difference in height between step 1 and 2 was so minimal I had to take the step apart so they could wrap it as they couldnt get their staple gun under the lip. It all worked out but it was a good thing I was here.




Looking into front closet:



Riser









I also got the doors painted and installed. Still need to touch up nail holes on the trim.




So there it is carpet is in and now all signs of progress will come to a screeching halt.
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post #677 of 1001
7/23/11 at 7:08am
Ah, progress pictures and of carpet no less! Looks absolutely fantastic. From what I can tell you had some topnotch installers (and I should know of course) they did a great job. Very, very nice.

It is really all coming together very nicely. I like the look of the black doors/trim against the green walls very nice as well. As much as I hate to admit it, the pics were worth waiting for........almost! ;-)

Have you figured out your screen mounting dilemma yet? Sounds as though if I am following along correctly that the french cleat option might be your best bet.

Now if you can just keep your progress up to keep your thread from becoming like Hanes!

Regards,

RTROSE
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post #678 of 1001
7/23/11 at 7:44am
Looks bloody brilliant, Steve! What has your wife been putting in your beer lately to get you moving so much?!

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Now if you can just keep your progress up to keep your thread from becoming like Hanes!

Regards,

RTROSE
And as for you, RT ...

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post #679 of 1001
7/23/11 at 8:55am
Looking really great! The carpet was a really good choice.

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I like the look of the black doors/trim against the green walls very nice as well.
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post #680 of 1001
7/23/11 at 8:57am
Congrats on the carpet Steve, looks great! I know that when mine went in, it really started to finally feel like a theater and not a workshop / storage room.
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post #681 of 1001
7/23/11 at 12:32pm
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So there it is carpet is in and now all signs of progress will come to a screeching halt.

Well, if the 'lack or progress' gets too bad, you could always put in a couple of your chairs and post some updated pictures...
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post #682 of 1001
7/23/11 at 5:33pm
Hey!

I move some wood around, clean up, and put an electrical cover on and call it progress. If Steve moves some chairs in that is bonafied progress in my book! Bring on more pics!

Regards,

RTROSE
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post #683 of 1001
7/24/11 at 7:42am
Iusteve,


Great choice of carpet! Well done.
I waited an extra day - just to make sure there would really be photos here
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post #684 of 1001
7/24/11 at 7:56am
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Iusteve,


Great choice of carpet! Well done.
I waited an extra day - just to make sure there would really be photos here


THAT my friend is FUNNY! Glad that Steve did not disappoint you AGAIN!

Regards,

RTROSE
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post #685 of 1001
7/24/11 at 8:04am
Awesome progress (reported) Steve. I really like the carpet selection and color scheme you have going on....what is the next step?

Steve, can you get a shot of the front wall centered so we can see the ceiling and carpet? (same for the rear (to see the projector cubby hole)).
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post #686 of 1001
7/24/11 at 8:28am
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Thanks guys and like I said my camera does not do this carpet (or the wall color)justice as it seems to overexpose or wash out everything. Next step (which I am working on now)is column construction. I am doing 4 columns for the surround speakers which may or may not be a challenge to me. I am wrapping them in black fabric (to be determined later but more than likely black GOM FR701)to match the screen wall which will also be fabric over OC703 more than likely. I also have purchased a few of the custom RSH shelves for my MA rack. I got the shelf for the Emotiva and for the 360. Not sure what blu ray player or Directv box model will be in there as I have neither yet and MA is yet to have the specs to make the face plate for my new AVR. So columns and rack install taking place.


Special notes in reverse order:

Doug, I will "try" to get those shots but I am not sure I can get a good enough picture with my little point and shoot.

RT, Do I ever disappoint?

Craig, I too am glad you waited an extra day as I just cant do Friday updates around here anymore..noone is looking.

Brad, you are spot on. Once I got to get back in there after the carpet was down it all of the sudden was NOT a work area so anything covered in saw dust HAD to go. And now it just feels like home.
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post #687 of 1001
7/25/11 at 7:06am
It's been a while since I have had a chance to check things out. Awesome progress, and I love the carpet choice! Keep up the good work.
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post #688 of 1001
7/25/11 at 8:13am
Iusteve,

Columns; Have you resolved your height issue for the surrounds?
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post #689 of 1001
7/25/11 at 8:24am
Maybe he could rig up something like this for the surrounds....

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post #690 of 1001
7/25/11 at 8:30am
Or is that how he looked (all puckered up) after >> getting hit with the septic field project?
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