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Do these light absorbing paints actually work? If I paint my ceiling with the white version of this color correction paint will it be any different than the existing white ceilings? Any other brands to consider?
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A perfect light absorbing wall would look black. Paint on Screen might have some good screen paints but to represent the wall paint as acoustic dampening is a stretch for the marketing department.
I just used this "dead flat" paint from Home Depot to paint grey behind my screen and it's pretty great: BEHR PRO 1 gal. i300 White Base Dead Flat Interior Paint-PR31001 - The Home Depot
That said: nothing will hide a white ceiling. The best you can do is scatter the light so that it is diffuse (i.e. so you don't see a direct "reflection" from the screen) which is what you will get from flat/matte paint.
That said: nothing will hide a white ceiling. The best you can do is scatter the light so that it is diffuse (i.e. so you don't see a direct "reflection" from the screen) which is what you will get from flat/matte paint.
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Normally, the darker the color, the greater the light absorption on any ceiling or wall surface. Generally speaking, a Matte finish is one step higher in sheen level than FLAT. Flat has a higher sheen level than dead flat. Benjamin Moore makes an Ultra Flat Ceiling paint that can be tinted to any color. Works extremely well:
Waterborne Ceiling Paint
Waterborne Ceiling Paint is an ultra flat finish designed to hide common ceiling imperfections for a look that is virtually flawless.
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Use a 3/8ths inch nap roller cover; I recommend Wooster Super Fab. If you have enough square footage to justify it, use an 18" roller rig rather than a 9" rig to apply. You will use more paint, but the task will go faster and the difference in the results will be significant.
~Former contributing editor to The Paint Dealer magazine
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thanks. so is the below just non sense?Normally, the darker the color, the greater the light absorption on any ceiling or wall surface. Generally speaking, a Matte finish is one step higher in sheen level than FLAT. Flat has a higher sheen level than dead flat. Benjamin Moore makes an Ultra Flat Ceiling paint that can be tinted to any color. Works extremely well:
Waterborne Ceiling Paint
Waterborne Ceiling Paint is an ultra flat finish designed to hide common ceiling imperfections for a look that is virtually flawless.
Use a 3/8ths inch nap roller cover; I recommend Wooster Super Fab. If you have enough square footage to justify it, use an 18" roller rig rather than a 9" rig to apply. You will use more paint, but the task will go faster and the difference in the results will be significant.
~Former contributing editor to The Paint Dealer magazine
“We use a specialized filler to "fluff" the coating. This process not only greatly expands the coating with micro pockets but enhances light absorption. This coating is unlike anything out there. Wall and Ceiling can be rolled or sprayed and leaves a silky smooth finish. It's designed specifically to stop light from bouncing off of walls and ceilings making your image sharper, brighter, and with greater contrast.”
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Measuring light reflectivity is a known science. Enough talk
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Theoretically what they are saying is true, although the acoustic part is really an extreme stretch. BTW ~ why the two "C"s on the can? For the money it might be worth a try. Quite a range of product. If I was going to give this a serious go, I would:
1. Define your area, and then give the surface a light sand with 120 grit.
2. Take USG green top drywall compound, water it down and tape out a level 5 finish.
3. Carefully sand it with a fine sanding block or 220 grit paper.
4. Wipe it down with a barely damp boat sponge.
5. Prime the wall with Benjamin Moore Fresh Start Primer ~ High Hiding version
6. Use a Wooster 3/16 or 1/4 nap roller cover for everything
7. Then go for it........
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The blackest, most flat paint. Period.
Though this was briefly mentioned in a thread in the DIY screen section, I thought I would share my experience here, since no one commented on actually using it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rosco Supersaturated Velour Black ( # 6003 ). First...
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Black velvet will do a much better job than any paint.
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