Hello !
I'm changing my projector for an Epson 8350, switching from an Optoma HD72.
First of all, forgive my english as I come from Montreal and speaks french.
I currently have a 100" DIY screen, I simply painted my drywall with off the shell white primer; and I afterward put wood moldings that I painted in black to act as frame.
I now wonder if I could do better, at a reasonable price. I've looked at Goo paint for example but find it expensive, another option I guess would be to buy an 100" screen (I saw some white mate screen with 1.2 gain for about 200$).
Here are some info on my room :
basement, no ambient light and full control on interior lighting
ceiling are 8'
my drywall (actual screen) is blemish free
the projector is ceiling mount at 13' from wall
I have 16" of wall space between edge of screen and side wall on each side
I have two seating position : one at 13' and then another on a stage at 18'
I don't think I want to consider spraying...
Is paint still the way to go ? If so, what brand/color/finish would you recommend ? Therer are already 3 coats of primer actually. I'm coming in the USA in 2 weeks and could buy there.
Do you think paint is the way or is there real added image quality by going with a screen, like say the Jamestown "100" Diagonal Matte White Fixed Wall Home Theater Screen" ?
Also, I want to repaint my room. Any advices on colors/finish ? I probably don't want to go with black, maybe a dark grey. I'm guessing mate for the ceiling and satin for the walls ?
many thanks for your help !
I'm changing my projector for an Epson 8350, switching from an Optoma HD72.
First of all, forgive my english as I come from Montreal and speaks french.
I currently have a 100" DIY screen, I simply painted my drywall with off the shell white primer; and I afterward put wood moldings that I painted in black to act as frame.
I now wonder if I could do better, at a reasonable price. I've looked at Goo paint for example but find it expensive, another option I guess would be to buy an 100" screen (I saw some white mate screen with 1.2 gain for about 200$).
Here are some info on my room :
basement, no ambient light and full control on interior lighting
ceiling are 8'
my drywall (actual screen) is blemish free
the projector is ceiling mount at 13' from wall
I have 16" of wall space between edge of screen and side wall on each side
I have two seating position : one at 13' and then another on a stage at 18'
I don't think I want to consider spraying...
Is paint still the way to go ? If so, what brand/color/finish would you recommend ? Therer are already 3 coats of primer actually. I'm coming in the USA in 2 weeks and could buy there.
Do you think paint is the way or is there real added image quality by going with a screen, like say the Jamestown "100" Diagonal Matte White Fixed Wall Home Theater Screen" ?
Also, I want to repaint my room. Any advices on colors/finish ? I probably don't want to go with black, maybe a dark grey. I'm guessing mate for the ceiling and satin for the walls ?
many thanks for your help !