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How to paint BOC
I'm trying to figure out the best way to paint my blackout cloth with black widow. When I made my screen I followed one of the guides and stretched the cloth around the back of a black frame border. The screen (boc) is "framed" inside of the black border or frame. The problem is, I dont see how I'm gonna paint the cloth around the inside border of the frame. Using a roller im not gonna be able to get close enough to the inside frame edge. I though of using a brush around the inside of the frame but im not sure if it will blend with the roller strokes. I even considered painting the cloth and then restretching it, but I just dont think that is possible...I need some advice from someone that has had some experience....thanks in advance Riff...
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What size is your screen?
Is this how your screen is constructed?
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Is this how your screen is constructed?
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I'm in no way displeased with just the white BOC. But this is a hobby for me and if read quite a bit about how painting can improve your image. I'm actually trying to figure out how much trouble painting is gonna be. If it's gonna be a whole lot of trouble then I prob wont do it. Because like I said, I am pleased with what I've got now. Just trying to improve a bit.
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Originally Posted by kezug /forum/post/14106271
Are you not satisfied with just the BOC?
I'm in no way displeased with just the white BOC. But this is a hobby for me and if read quite a bit about how painting can improve your image. I'm actually trying to figure out how much trouble painting is gonna be. If it's gonna be a whole lot of trouble then I prob wont do it. Because like I said, I am pleased with what I've got now. Just trying to improve a bit.
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Originally Posted by tiddler /forum/post/14107327
What size is your screen?
Is this how your screen is constructed?
Front
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I have painted an Elite fixed frame screen that is constructed that way. We basically did what you suggested. The owner (tmonahan) had the inside edge of the frame masked off when I got there.
It is possible to do this with a brush and roller combination but as you suspected there may be some slight variation in the surface texture within about 1/2" inch of the frame. It is not visible in tmonahan's screen, or at least it is not noticeable.
The ideal way to do this would be to purchase a Wagner Control Spray (~$60) and spray the paint. If you are inclined to want to try new paint formulas then it would be a worthwhile investment.
What size is your screen?
It is possible to do this with a brush and roller combination but as you suspected there may be some slight variation in the surface texture within about 1/2" inch of the frame. It is not visible in tmonahan's screen, or at least it is not noticeable.
The ideal way to do this would be to purchase a Wagner Control Spray (~$60) and spray the paint. If you are inclined to want to try new paint formulas then it would be a worthwhile investment.
What size is your screen?
Thank you very much for the input. If I have to start buying spary guns and stuff it's prob not gonna be worth the effort...Like I stated before, it's more of a "tweak" rather than a solution...........My screen is 104 inches (that's just the "inside" screen part)....basically as big as I could get it and still fit in my room. It's a very pro looking job. People dont believe me when I tell them I made it myself. So I must have done a good job lol....
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Originally Posted by tiddler /forum/post/14112493
I have painted an Elite fixed frame screen that is constructed that way. We basically did what you suggested. The owner (tmonahan) had the inside edge of the frame masked off when I got there.
It is possible to do this with a brush and roller combination but as you suspected there may be some slight variation in the surface texture within about 1/2" inch of the frame. It is not visible in tmonahan's screen, or at least it is not noticeable.
The ideal way to do this would be to purchase a Wagner Control Spray (~$60) and spray the paint. If you are inclined to want to try new paint formulas then it would be a worthwhile investment.
What size is your screen?
Thank you very much for the input. If I have to start buying spary guns and stuff it's prob not gonna be worth the effort...Like I stated before, it's more of a "tweak" rather than a solution...........My screen is 104 inches (that's just the "inside" screen part)....basically as big as I could get it and still fit in my room. It's a very pro looking job. People dont believe me when I tell them I made it myself. So I must have done a good job lol....
Here's another way to do it or at least the method I will be attempting this weekend or soon. My BOC screen is made the same way, but slightly bigger at 118". With my current PJ the HC4900, it's pretty bright so the black is quite washed.
So here's my plan:
Tape up the cloth trims with blue tape and plastic. Tape plastic against the wall. Put the screen against the wall, allowing the BOC to almost flush with the wall. This should also provide extra support for the cloth during paint.
And here's my way to address the edge. I simply won't paint it and leave about 1/2" to an inch unpainted. What I am simply doing is create an inside mask to cover over that area, aka a mask inside a mask. For me, it's fine as the updated screen will be tag to the wall after it's done. And I will also be reducing it from 118 to something smaller to accommodate my front row seats.
Already got my AAA from a local car paint supplier, so I am ready. I am currently looking at possibly 3 to 5 coats of primer first before the BW goes on there. Why? I am trying to make the BOC as solid as possible before proceeding. Since it's a fix screen, I am not worry about cracks or peeling. Guess we'll see what happens when I get on it.
So here's my plan:
Tape up the cloth trims with blue tape and plastic. Tape plastic against the wall. Put the screen against the wall, allowing the BOC to almost flush with the wall. This should also provide extra support for the cloth during paint.
And here's my way to address the edge. I simply won't paint it and leave about 1/2" to an inch unpainted. What I am simply doing is create an inside mask to cover over that area, aka a mask inside a mask. For me, it's fine as the updated screen will be tag to the wall after it's done. And I will also be reducing it from 118 to something smaller to accommodate my front row seats.
Already got my AAA from a local car paint supplier, so I am ready. I am currently looking at possibly 3 to 5 coats of primer first before the BW goes on there. Why? I am trying to make the BOC as solid as possible before proceeding. Since it's a fix screen, I am not worry about cracks or peeling. Guess we'll see what happens when I get on it.
Okay, got 4 coats of primer on there using the method describe above. As for the edge, I simply use the paint brush and paint it, then use the roller rolling in the direction of edge to uniform it. Using a small 1/2" nap roller really helps on this. It's those 6" wide one. With a 1ft roller extension, all I do is go up and down many pass until all the roller marks are gone. As I finish up and before getting more paint, I light my roll. Just go back and forth as many times as needed to get a nice and smooth surface. Also, don't apply too much paint.
Hopefully tonight I can get some pictures up before apply the BW. Can't seem to recall when I left my camera.
Hopefully tonight I can get some pictures up before apply the BW. Can't seem to recall when I left my camera.
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