Lbk Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 I have a benq w1070 projector I need a screen for. Not top of the line so wondering if it's better to build or buy a screen. (Cost effective) Does not need to be a play thur screen, center channel is below screen. So if I build is it better to go with black or white screen? (Looking for real world experience if possible) Best material for screen and where to buy. I have done some research so I'am looking for real world experience if possible. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubetwister Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Look at my post on the thread 1st Take - RF-7III. That is a 155” DIY screen. Hours of personal labor, with a wall sander making the surface “baby bottom” smooth. But the actual dollar cost was...$90. And this screen has a 1.2 gain. It is about as good as you can get. It looks awesome with my current Epson 5050UB, and looked equally good with my former Panasonic PT-AE8000U. Paint formula: Base coat - Kilz Primer Top Coat - Behr Silver Screen / White Opal Pearl We also installed black velvet drapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbk Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 23 hours ago, tubetwister said: Look at my post on the thread 1st Take - RF-7III. That is a 155” DIY screen. Hours of personal labor, with a wall sander making the surface “baby bottom” smooth. But the actual dollar cost was...$90. And this screen has a 1.2 gain. It is about as good as you can get. It looks awesome with my current Epson 5050UB, and looked equally good with my former Panasonic PT-AE8000U. Paint formula: Base coat - Kilz Primer Top Coat - Behr Silver Screen / White Opal Pearl We also installed black velvet drapes. Ok I will take a look, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubetwister Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Here are three links, with good info on DIY Home Theater Screens: https://www.hometheatershack.com/threads/diy-screen-155-diagonal-advice-needed.25422/page-2 https://www.projectorcentral.com/paint_perfect_screen_$100.htm And this one might be the best for a source of high quality, ready to go screen paint: https://paintonscreen.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Dont rule out a commercially made screen, there are some fantastic ones out there for a few hundred dollars. I understand that maybe funds don't allow for it, but if they do take a look on Marketplace, cl, etc. Sometimes they can be had for less than $400.I built mine as I wanted acoustic transparent. I used cheap spandex from Joanne fabric, black than white, cheap pine 1x3s. I think for a little more it can be alot better, oh and I to am using the BenQ W1070.Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubetwister Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 I'm in the DIY, "paint your screen" camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ljk Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 On 12/21/2019 at 9:33 PM, The Dude said: Dont rule out a commercially made screen, there are some fantastic ones out there for a few hundred dollars. I understand that maybe funds don't allow for it, but if they do take a look on Marketplace, cl, etc. Sometimes they can be had for less than $400. I built mine as I wanted acoustic transparent. I used cheap spandex from Joanne fabric, black than white, cheap pine 1x3s. I think for a little more it can be alot better, oh and I to am using the BenQ W1070. I have decide to do a motorized drop down screen for movies and use my old plasma tv for everyday viewing..My room measures 11 by 17 and I found a da lite motorized 11 ft screen on let go for 80 bucks. It's a commercial screen with a gain of 1,1 black backing and borders. The cord is missi g ( Screen came from a school and was hard wired) and no remote but for 20 bucks I can rig up a cord and get a plug in universal remote. I know the screen is too big but for the money I could not resist giving a try. Now I just have to get this monster hung up, I will let you know how it works out once up . T 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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