Projection Screen Paint
Is Projection Screen Paint a Viable Alternative?
One DIY alternative to purchasing a projection screen is to paint the wall, either with regular matte wall paint or with a special paint designed for this purpose, such as Goo. Some DIYers choose to paint a piece of fabric or other material with the screen paint instead of the wall itself, and then mounting this as you would a screen. While a good projector will be able to create a decent image on any uniform surface, the texture of the wall can reduce your image quality. With the relatively low cost of a good projector screen these days, purchasing a real projector screen can be a more cost-effective option than some DIY alternatives.
What You Get When You Purchase a Screen Instead of Using Projection Screen Paint
Screen Innovations’ HD screens, for example, have the least pronounced texture available today. This ensures that the image you’re projecting will not be unnecessarily dulled or blurred by the texture of the screen. The color of the screen is another important variable. White and gray screens are still the industry standard. A white screen will necessarily have lighter blacks. A gray screen will give darker blacks, but also grayer whites.
Using screen paint instead of using a screen can make it harder to get the right gain for your projector. Using a screen, painted or otherwise, that isn’t the right gain can result in hot-spotting or excessive light scatter, both of which can greatly reduce image quality.
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