So I've got my new projector (Epson 8350), my new HDMI 1.4 cables, and a new house with a new media/bonus room. Now I'm ready to build my screen!
My last media room had a WA-FG laminate screen, 114" with velvet border. It worked GREAT, but from what I've been reading, the paint will do an even better job. My new room has a lot more ambient light, so I'd like to go with a screen even more conducive to this environment.
The catch, is I'd like to not paint the wall. I'm looking at 110-120" screen in the new place, and am interested in putting black lights behind the screen for extra effect.
So the laminate is about $100/roll, and from what I've read, there's polywall, sinta, or maybe other products that are loads cheaper but will still provide a solid enough surface to paint on. I'd love to hear from you about what surface you'd recommend, as well as what paint mixture (MM, S-I-L-V-E-R, etc.), as well as a link to where I can get started. I'm willing to buy a sprayer if rolling won't do the trick - I've got to paint a nursery very soon anyway (along with the media room)!
Here's a quick YouTube vid giving a virtual tour of my media room. The PJ will be mounted about 12-13ft from the screen. We watch primarily TV (Dish Network) -- basketball and sit-coms. We'll be getting into blu-ray soon, but are still more of TV watchers at this point, so the 16x9 frame is of more importance to us.
Thanks for your help! You guys rock.
My last media room had a WA-FG laminate screen, 114" with velvet border. It worked GREAT, but from what I've been reading, the paint will do an even better job. My new room has a lot more ambient light, so I'd like to go with a screen even more conducive to this environment.
The catch, is I'd like to not paint the wall. I'm looking at 110-120" screen in the new place, and am interested in putting black lights behind the screen for extra effect.
So the laminate is about $100/roll, and from what I've read, there's polywall, sinta, or maybe other products that are loads cheaper but will still provide a solid enough surface to paint on. I'd love to hear from you about what surface you'd recommend, as well as what paint mixture (MM, S-I-L-V-E-R, etc.), as well as a link to where I can get started. I'm willing to buy a sprayer if rolling won't do the trick - I've got to paint a nursery very soon anyway (along with the media room)!
Here's a quick YouTube vid giving a virtual tour of my media room. The PJ will be mounted about 12-13ft from the screen. We watch primarily TV (Dish Network) -- basketball and sit-coms. We'll be getting into blu-ray soon, but are still more of TV watchers at this point, so the 16x9 frame is of more importance to us.
Thanks for your help! You guys rock.