Homemade projector screen. Making a screen for a projector What to make a curved screen for a projector from

A homemade projector screen has such a set of advantages over purchased models - low cost and individuality. So, with minimal investment you can make a screen of any size and any proportions, based on your personal needs, the capabilities of the projector, and the size of the room. Let's find out how to make it.

What requirements must the screen meet?

Any special surface on which an image is projected must have certain properties, otherwise there is no difference between the screen and plain white plaster on the wall. What are these properties?

• Smooth and flat surface . The correct geometric shape of the surface is necessary to avoid distortion. This is especially important if you want to watch movies or play games with a 3D effect - uneven surfaces and curves will distort the image.
• High reflectivity. If the screen material absorbs light rather than reflecting it, the picture will be dull and inexpressive, or you will have to look for a projector with increased brightness (see how to choose a projector), but the higher the brightness, the higher the price, and you will also have to replace the expensive one more often lamp, pay more for electricity. So, it's easier to choose the right material, taking into account that the surface of the screen should not be glossy, but should only reproduce the color and not mirror it.

Noticeable differences in the reflectivity or color intensity of the material are unacceptable, otherwise the overall visual impression will immediately deteriorate.

• Light weight. Most likely, the screen will be located next to electronic equipment - a projector, personal computer, TV, audio system. There is a risk of a heavy screen falling onto a fragile device, which could damage it.

Based on the requirements put forward, in our review we will not consider the design of a flexible screen that can be rolled up. Moreover, the option with an electric drive for folding is eliminated, since this:

• the cost of materials for manufacturing (box, electric drive) greatly increases in price;
• requires a lot of labor;
• there is a high probability of assembling a low-quality structure; as a result, the flexible fabric may become deformed or even deteriorate when folded.

We will make a cheap stationary screen that can be made alone and in a few hours. No special skills are required - just know how to use ordinary tools.

Homemade screen dimensions

We need to immediately decide what aspect ratio our design will have. The following standards exist (in order of prevalence):

• 3:4 (old TV video format);
• 16:9 (HD-TV);
• 2.35:1 (IMAX format).

The remaining standards are relatively less common - they are rarely used for watching films.

If you plan to watch mainly new generation films or use the screen as a computer monitor, it is better to choose the 16:9 format.

What to make a projector screen from?

For self-made For DIY projector screens, the following materials are usually used (we list them along with their advantages and disadvantages):

• Raincoat fabric. Good option. Not afraid of moisture, hand touch, tobacco smoke.
• Thick fabric. Thick fabric is used, such as new sheets white. To improve reflectivity, the fabric can be additionally painted with white paint. You can also make an opaque reflective backing, for example, from thick black polyethylene.
• Vinyl. One of the best options in terms of display quality, however, some problems are possible. The price of vinyl is quite high, you will have to look for a roll of a suitable width, and most importantly, when working with it you need to be extremely careful so as not to tear or stretch the material. In addition, the surface of the final product will also be very sensitive.
• Stretch ceilings. If you have the skill to install French ceilings, this may be your option. You just need to choose the right fabric. Stretch it onto a frame made from a branded profile - and a great screen is ready!
• . One of the most popular options. It is highly durable (after all, the material is intended for outdoor advertising, exposure to frost, direct sunlight and wind). Has a good reflectivity. Banner rolls available on the market have large selection sizes, which will allow you to easily select the fabric of the desired width.

Home craftsmen with experience in making screens recommend using fabric with an opaque inner layer (“blackout”).

• Fibreboard/cardboard. A good option at the very last limit of cheapness, on the verge of losing the properties of the screen. Final product It will not be waterproof, durable or impressive, but it will perform its function quite well.
• Drywall. Another popular option. The material is very easy to process, but fragile and relatively heavy. It is almost impossible to level out a deformed area if it appears. Just cut out a rectangle the right size and paint it with matte white paint.
• Paint on a specially prepared area of ​​the wall. One of the most simple options. Pros: making such a screen is simple, quick and cheap. In addition, such a screen will never fall. Cons - it cannot be moved if the need arises.

To summarize, we see that there are only two approaches: painting a section of wall/plasterboard or using something sheet material, which is usually stretched over a removable frame.

Making a screen by painting a wall

A good option for those who are sure that the furniture will not be moved and the walls will not be repainted. The advantage of the technology is that you can paint the entire wall, and thus be able to increase or decrease the image area. Although sometimes craftsmen make a black frame to emphasize the position of the screen in the interior.

The paint color can be white, light gray or even black. The most common color is, of course, white. However, when watching old black and white films, it is better to have a black background color, otherwise the balance of contrasting colors will look completely unnatural. Gray is a compromise solution, best suited for conventional 2-D films.

The work plan is as follows:

Preparing the wall

Preparing the wall:

1. Alignment. Use a building level to determine whether the wall is vertical and smooth. You can replaster the wall if necessary.
2. Padding. The primer paint should be matte and provide the outer layer of paint with maximum smoothness of texture.

Coloring

Let's move on to choosing and applying paint. There are many options on the market for painting walls to look like a projector - all of them are called "screen paint". There are quite expensive varieties that need to be applied in several layers. Their prices can reach hundreds of dollars. But you can use screen-paint even more simply - for 300 rubles a bank.

It is best to apply paint with a roller. This way you will avoid uneven distribution of paint, hairs falling out of the brush, sticking to the wall, and in general, painting with a roller will be faster.

Improvised frame

Most home craftsmen frame the screen in black - they paint the frame with black paint or apply thin magnetic strips to special paint for screens (the strips are usually included in the package). But you don’t have to do this in order to maintain “room for maneuver” and not experience discomfort when watching a movie with an aspect ratio of 3:4 inside a 16:9 frame.

Making a screen using linen material

IN in this case work is carried out in two stages:

The first stage is making the frame

You need a rigid frame on which you will need to stretch the canvas. It can be made from wooden beams or metal profile, for example, duralumin. Upper part frames bearing the main load can be taken from already finished design. For example, from tubes for attaching curtains (usually they come complete with mounts to the ceiling). It all depends on your plan: where exactly and how the screen will fit into the interior.

Consider the option of making a frame from wood. In this case, we will need:

• smooth straight bars of the required length;
• metal boxes (profiles) made of aluminum or duralumin;
• metal corners for rigid fixation of frame parts to each other;
• fabric to create a surface (it’s better to take a little more than necessary);
• backing material (thin felt, polyethylene);
• tools and consumables (tape measure, construction knife/tailor's scissors, screwdriver, furniture stapler with brackets, sandpaper, hanging ears, self-tapping screws).

The frame must consist of at least 5 parts: four form the perimeter (the frame itself), and the fifth (maybe the sixth) must be inserted between the long sides, adding rigidity to the structure, otherwise the frame may skew or become twisted (“screw”). It is possible to use strips of dense fabric to mutually tension the opposite sides, but this should be done only after forming an exact rectangle.

After sawing the bars, all ends and edges must be sanded. You can verify the correct shape of the frame by measuring the diagonals: if the distance between the opposite corners is the same, then the bars converge exactly at right angles:

The second stage - stretching the fabric

When the frame is ready, you can stretch the canvas (vinyl, raincoat fabric). It is better to work on a soft surface so as not to damage the fabric. We lay felt or polyethylene, if necessary. Next, we staple the material to the tree in this order:

1. We start from any angle.
2. We select an angle along the short side, stretch the material a little and fasten it.
3. We start from the already nailed short side, shooting the stapler alternately on opposite sections of the long sides. Each time before attaching, we stretch the fabric slightly so as not to leave wrinkles. So we move to the edge of the frame.
4. We fasten the fabric along the second short side and in the last corner.
5. We finish the work by cutting off the excess material with a knife.

If desired, you can additionally paint the surface with special paint.

We attach ears to the frame for hanging. You can make a contrasting black frame to give it a noble look.

In the following video you can see how a screen with a diameter of 3 m is made from a material for suspended ceilings - satin wicker, which is attached to an aluminum frame:

Video: Homemade screen from PVC banner and cornice

In the video below, a home craftsman shows how he assembled a screen for a projector from the simplest materials at hand:

We found out how and from what you can create an inexpensive and high-quality screen for a household projector. We hope that our tips were useful to you and you will be able to assemble a decent design for your home theater!

Watching your favorite films on the big screen is interesting and fun, but sometimes you don’t want to go to the cinema or want to have a movie night at home. Make your own projection screen so you can enjoy watching movies with family and friends from the comfort of your couch.

Steps

Painted surface

1. Think about the entire project. Before starting work on creating a projection screen on the wall, you need to think about the entire project. The desired final result will help you choose suitable materials and execute necessary actions at subsequent stages. Consider the following plan to get an idea of ​​the project:

   • buy paint for the wall and screen;
   • paint the entire wall;
   • paint the screen on the wall;
   • add a frame.

2. Choose the right paint. Since the surface of the projection screen will be a painted wall, choosing suitable paint is critical. Unsuitable ink will reduce image quality. Do right choice before the start of work.

   • For the screen, it is recommended to use professional white paint with a high image gain.

3. Paint the wall. Buy some paint and get to work. Before painting the surface of the screen, you should paint the entire wall. The screen should contrast against the background of the wall. If you initially paint the entire wall, and then mark the boundaries of the screen, then the paint from the rest of the wall will not get onto the screen.

   • Turn on the projector and select the desired position of the image on the wall.
   • Mark the boundaries of the inner surface of the projected image.
   • Paint the wall around the marked boundaries, but leave the surface of the screen alone for now.
   • Use non-reflective paint that is a darker shade than screen paint.

4. Paint the screen. After preparing the rest of the wall surface, move on to the screen itself. Take your time and recheck the correct placement of the future screen. Consider the following tips:

   • Use tape to mark the outer boundaries of the screen.
   • Sand the surface with sandpaper until it is smooth and free of dents, cracks and bumps.
   • Apply primer and wait for it to dry.
   • Apply the first coat of paint. For optimal results, use a small roller.
   • When the first coat is dry, apply a second coat of paint.

5. Make a simple frame. The finishing touch is a simple black frame. In this case, the easiest way is to use black velvet ribbon. The frame will not only give the screen a finished look, but will also improve the image quality.

   • Apply black velvet tape along the edges of the screen.
   • The border lines must be straight to create a rectangular frame.
   • Make sure that the tape does not twist and fits tightly to the wall.

   Stationary screen

   1. Select suitable place. Before starting work, you should choose a suitable location in the house. Consider the need to position the projector at the required distance from the wall on which the projection screen can be mounted.

      • The wall must be large enough to accommodate the finished screen.
      • Consider the width of the room to ensure proper distance from the projector to the screen.
      • Requirements vary depending on your projector model.

   2. Determine the size of the projected image. Select a suitable location for the projector and screen, and then measure the actual dimensions of the projected image to determine required size finished projection screen.

      • Determine the size of the image where the future screen will be located.
      • Write down the width and height of the future screen.

   3. Collect necessary tools and materials. If you know the size of the future screen, then you can get to work. Collect everything necessary materials. Screen size depends on available space and projector model. For work you will need the following materials:

      • Four pine boards for the frame. The two longer boards will be placed horizontally, and the two shorter boards will become the vertical sides of the frame.
      • Material for the screen itself. Can be used whole white paper or opaque fabric with a diagonal of 130 centimeters.
      • Buy material with a margin of at least 15 centimeters to secure it to the back of the frame.
      • Screwdriver and screws.
      • Flat metal corners.
      • Three or four picture brackets.
      • Level and pencil for marks.

   4. Make a frame. The frame is the base on which the projection screen is mounted. Make a rectangular frame to create a flat and smooth screen that fits the projected image optimally. Frame manufacturing procedure:

      • Use a hacksaw to cut the boards to size if they are too long.
      • Lay out the frame from the finished boards.
      • Place four metal corners at the corners of the future frame.
      • Fasten the boards together using screws and corners.
      • Make sure the frame is rigid enough. If necessary, use additional corners.

   5. Secure the screen. The projection screen material needs to be placed and secured on top of the finished frame. Take your time and be sure to fix the material correctly without any folds or sagging that will detract from the quality of the image.

      • Lay out the screen material on the floor.
      • Place the finished frame in the center of the material.
      • Pull the material taut and fold the edges of the fabric or paper around the perimeter of the frame.
      • Secure the material using a staple gun in increments of about 25 centimeters.
      • Watch the tension of the material and straighten all folds.
      • Go around the perimeter of the frame again and drive in staples every 12 centimeters.

   6. Finishing touches. At this point, your screen is ready to use, but it doesn't hurt to add finishing touches to securely mount the screen to the wall and neatly seal the edges of the frame.

      • Attach picture brackets to the top rail at equal distances from each other.
      • The edges of the screen can be trimmed with black velvet tape to give it a finished look.
      • Also, dark borders will reduce light reflection and improve image quality.

   7. Make notes on the wall. First, you should mark the wall so that you can hang the projection screen in exactly the right place. Changing the position of the screen on the wall after the fact will not be easy, so it is better to follow these steps.

      • Turn on the projector and display the reference image.
      • Use a pencil to mark the boundaries of the image on the wall.
      • Position the screen on the wall according to the marks.

   8. Hang the screen. Your screen is ready and it's time to hang it on the wall. Position the screen against the wall according to the size marks for the projected image and secure the brackets. When everything is ready, sit back and enjoy your favorite movies.

      • If the wall is plasterboard, then the bracket must be fixed exactly to the metal profile.
      • Use dots to mark the places for the screws for the brackets and draw a straight line.
      • Use a screwdriver to secure the brackets.
      • Hang the projection screen on the wall and watch your favorite movies.

A projector screen is a device that turns an ordinary room into a home theater. White wall for this purpose it is quite suitable. In order for the image to be clear, the surface must have certain properties.

General requirements for projection screens

Make homemade screen It’s not difficult – the main thing is to find out what the quality of the picture depends on. The costs will be minimal, and the result will be very worthy. After all, you can choose the dimensions and proportions yourself based on the characteristics of the projector and your preferences.

For a monitor to be successful for watching movies, it must meet the following requirements:

1. Perfectly flat plane. A wavy or curved surface will cause video image distortion or loss of sharpness. Accordingly, the tension should be uniform and strong enough. Deformation is especially noticeable when projecting 3D games and movies.
2. Ability to reflect light well. The fabric from which it is planned to make the screen must be dense, uniform and opaque. Glossy surface is not suitable for these purposes, as it produces glare. Material capable of absorbing part of it is also unsuitable luminous flux– the image will be faded. The situation can be corrected with a more powerful film projector, but this will lead to excessive consumption of electricity and money. The cost of such equipment is much higher, and lamp replacement is usually required more often. Old, sometimes frayed fabric is also excluded, even if it looks decent in appearance. Worn areas will reproduce the image unevenly - the color intensity drops here. The overall perception of the video in this case deteriorates significantly.
3. Light weight. Firstly, the structure will be easier to mount on the wall, and secondly, even if it falls, it will not be able to damage nearby equipment.

You can also make a roll-up screen with your own hands, driven by an electric motor if desired. But due to its high cost and technical complexity, this option will not be considered here. Let's dwell on inexpensive designs that anyone can easily assemble. Of course, provided that you have at least once held household tools in your hands.

Selecting canvas size and format

In order for a homemade display to satisfy your needs and please your friends who come to visit, it is important to choose the right screen size and aspect ratio. It's best to start by choosing the video format you plan to use.

Most often you can find the following standards:

• the 2.35:1 3D format, which is gaining popularity in the modern film industry;
• widespread HD-TV 16:9;
• and the long-standing, but still holding the palm, format of old television 4:3.

Other standards are rarely used and are not intended for movie viewing.

The next step is to determine the size of the projection screen. Here we can see the dependence on the room parameters:

• Good readability of the text is maintained provided that the last row of spectators is located no further than 6 display sizes in height. That is, if the length of the room is 6 meters, the height of the screen cannot be less than 1 meter.
• To maintain a comfortable perception of images and text, the first row of viewers should not be located closer than 2 display heights.
• Full visibility of the screen for all viewers is ensured when its lower edge is located at a height of 1.2 meters from the floor surface.
• When choosing the location of the canvas and the projector, it is taken into account technical specifications, room design, availability of sockets and other circumstances.

1. Plasterboard - common, but not too common practical option. Simply cut out a rectangle with the required aspect ratio and paint it white. It can be glued or mounted on a metal profile frame on the wall in the desired location. The material is very fragile and if damaged it will need to be replaced entirely.
2. Fiberboard sheet - used in the same way as drywall, belongs to the category of cheap and unaesthetic structures with minimal but tolerable quality of the resulting projection. This also includes cardboard or paper screens, which are usually short-lived and solve the problem quickly but temporarily.
3. Thick fabric - for example, a white linen sheet, new, free of dirt and scuffs. Pulls onto the frame. Sometimes the canvas is painted with white paint or a backing made of dense black polyethylene is made to increase reflectivity.
4. Raincoat is a good option for homemade design. It is moisture resistant and resistant to contamination from hand touching. Durable material, allows you to perform maximum tension and ensure a high-quality picture and no distortion.
5. Vinyl canvas is a very good option for obtaining high-quality video images. But the material itself is prone to stretching and tearing if handled carelessly. Finding the required roll width is not so easy, and the cost of such a display will be rather high.
6. Synthetic fabric for banners is very popular, despite the price. It has excellent strength and reflective properties. The variety of products makes it easy to buy a piece of the desired size.
7. Perhaps, best option in terms of price-quality ratio - a projector screen made from materials for stretch ceiling. For its manufacture, either a white synthetic fabric or PVC film is selected. In both cases, the material is mounted on a frame made of a special profile for suspended ceilings. In this case, a matte rather than glossy canvas is chosen to avoid glare.

Also, instead of a projector screen, a suspended ceiling is used if its color and texture allow you to get a picture high quality. To do this, install the projector vertically, and lay pillows on the floor under the heads. An option for everyone.

Making a screen from PVC film

As an example, let's look at how to stretch polyvinyl chloride on a wall. ceiling material and use it as a display. The film chosen for this purpose is matte and white. Its cost is about 400 rubles per square meter.

IMPORTANT: the canvas will have to be stretched strongly, its size should be 6-10% smaller than the frame. The percentage depends on the size of the future screen. In order not to make a mistake with cutting, it is better to consult with specialists.

The installation technology is no different from installing suspended ceilings. True, there is one subtlety: if a screen is planned for the entire wall, one way or another, there will be a technological gap of about 5 centimeters around the perimeter. This is due to the fact that the tool requires a certain amount of space to operate.

The procedure is as follows:

Step 1. To mark the future screen, just turn on the configured projector and launch a picture of the preferred format. Straight lines are drawn along the perimeter of the light field, with a small margin.

Step 2. A profile frame is mounted along the markings - the pitch for self-tapping screws is 8 cm. In the area of ​​corners and joints - no more than 3 cm from the edge of the guide profile.

Step 3. The canvas is fixed at the top of the screen and heated with a heat gun to 60-70 degrees. The PVC film is stretched over the frame until a perfectly flat surface is obtained.

Step 4. A decorative strip is installed along the perimeter of the profile.

When using a projector, it is necessary to provide for shading of windows, since in daylight the brightness of the picture will be clearly unsatisfactory.

Making a roll-up screen from a fabric stretch ceiling

You can make a small portable roll-up display literally from available materials. For this you will need:

• a piece of plastic sewer pipe with a diameter of 50 mm and a length of 144 centimeters;
• pair of rolling bearings 6604;
• a rectangular piece of fabric for a stretch ceiling at the rate of: 140X105 cm (working area of ​​the screen with an aspect ratio of 4:3) plus a margin for installation of about 15 centimeters in height, it turns out 140X120 cm;
• insulating tape;
• synthetic cord for hanging;
• two lids from jars (for example, mustard or adjika) of the Twist off type 53 mm;
• a piece of 10 mm plywood 10X10 cm;
• two cuttings for garden tools, with a diameter of 25-30 mm, a length of at least 145 cm;

The material for the screen is a matte white polyester synthetic fabric used for the manufacture of stretch ceilings.

Installation is carried out in the following order:

Step 1. From one cutting we make an axis for winding the canvas. To do this, a piece 145 centimeters long is cut out. 2 is marked at one end, 3 cm at the other and a cut is made along the perimeter. Its depth is calculated so that it remains untouched inner part cuttings, diameter 20 mm.

Excess wood is removed with a knife so that the bearings fit tightly onto the axle. One of them is put on its place - where 2 cm is selected, and wedged from the end. To do this, a small chisel is used to make a split along the diameter of the handle, into which a wooden wedge is driven and cut flush with the bearing. The other end of the axis, with a recess of 3 cm, remains free for now. After assembly, the flywheel will be attached to it.

Using a stapler, the end of the canvas, turned a couple of centimeters, is pinned to the handle. One row of staples - 2-3 mm from the fold, the second, to be sure - along the edge of the fold. The screen is twisted around an axis and set aside.

Step 2. The next step is to prepare the casing for folding the screen. To do this, along the axis plastic pipe two lines are marked with an interval of about a centimeter. To prevent spiral displacement from occurring, the inscriptions along the pipe can serve as a guide. Then a cut is made with a grinder according to the markings, the edges are cleaned with a sharp knife and sandpaper. Debris is removed from the pipe with a wet rag, which can be pushed through with a second handle.

Step 3. Then the twisted screen is inserted inside the casing. In this case, the free edge of the fabric is passed through the cut. The fixed bearing is driven under the edge of the pipe, and the second one is placed on the opposite end of the axle so that it looks 1 cm outward. The edges of the casing are wrapped with electrical tape so that the Twist off covers, acting as plugs, fit tightly onto the ends.

An M-8 bolt, 60-70 mm long, with two nuts and a metal or plastic tube put on it, is used as a handle. The handle is installed like this: a piece of tube (3-4 cm) is put on the bolt, then the first nut is screwed almost tightly to the tube. The free end of the bolt is inserted into the flywheel hole and clamped with reverse side second nut. To make the structure more durable, it is better to place flat washers between the nuts and plywood. The diameter of the tube is chosen so that it rotates freely around the bolt, but does not jump off the head.

Step 5. The second cutting is cut to the width of the canvas and pinned to the lower end of the screen with a stapler. Then it is turned around so that the first row of staples is under the fabric and the operation is repeated.

Step 6. Finishing touch– fastening the cord for hanging the screen. It is simply tied to the ends of the casing near the plugs. To prevent it from moving to the center, the loops are wrapped with the same electrical tape.

The screen is ready. Of course, it lacks aesthetics, but in the dark this is unnoticeable. I watched the movie and put it in the closet until the next showing.

As you can see, self installation Making a stationary or portable screen for a projector does not take too much time and allows you to save a lot of money.

Makes you feel like you're in a real movie theater. To obtain the image size you need and high-quality viewing, you must have. You can create it yourself or purchase a ready-made one.

Making the device yourself has its advantages. These include low cost and the ability to make the surface according to the desired dimensions.

How to make a projector screen with your own hands

There are several ways to create a projector screen with your own hands. They depend on what the projector screen is made of:

1. Using a free wall in a room whose area you are willing to devote to a projection screen.
2. Using DIY projector screen fabric. This method will allow you to get a device that can be installed or removed at the right time for you.

First of all, you will need material to create your own projector screen. The following is a list of necessary things and tools:

• DIY projector screen fabric. We can recommend textiles or vinyl. But you can also use an ordinary white sheet. You will need fabric measuring 2600x1600 mm;
• felt fabric for bedding measuring 2600x1600 mm;
• 4 wooden beams measuring 2500x40x15 mm;
• 5 metal boxes measuring 2500x65 mm;
• 4 decorative sides;
• stapler for furniture;
• scissors;
• dye;
• self-tapping screws;
• sandpaper;
• screwdriver;
• screwdriver or drill.

Instructions for creating a projector screen

The following steps will help you make your own projector screen:

1. Prepare two metal boxes 2500 mm long, which will be used for the sides that are responsible for the width of the screen. For the sides that are taken to the height of the screen, saw off 1 m from the other two boxes and obtain sections 1500 mm long. Another box is left as a spare. All four prepared boxes are sheathed with wooden blocks.
2. From each edge of the longer box, a distance equal to its width is retreated, and an incision is made on the wall, using metal scissors for this. The metal is bent with pliers and, if necessary, leveled with a mallet.

3. The structure is connected using self-tapping screws.

4. Similar actions are carried out on the reverse side. The result is a frame.

5. In the same way, a fifth transverse profile of the box is added in the center along the screen frame. In this case, cuts are made on both sides. Then it is installed on the frame, holes are drilled along the edges. To fasten it to the frame, screw the screws.

6. The frame is covered with fiberboard. To do this, measure the frame around the perimeter, cut the fiberboard and fix it along the edges with screws or a stapler.

7. The backing is made from felt. This is necessary to smooth out surface irregularities that are formed due to seams and screw heads.

8. A sheet or other fabric is spread on the surface of the screen shield. It is fixed with a stapler alternately along the width and height of the screen.

9. Trim off excess fabric.

10. The surface of the screen is coated with paint in two layers. To do this, use a paint roller.

11. In order to hang the screen on the wall, a wooden block is screwed to it.

12. If desired, you can make a decorative frame around the perimeter.

Black screen for projector

Some projector models have a certain amount of excess brightness. In this case, black color may be distorted during viewing. You can avoid this effect by making a black screen for the projector. It will absorb part of any color that falls on it, including that reflected from the walls.

With this screen you can achieve deeper blacks, reduce ambient light and excessive brightness.

This way you can choose the most suitable one for yourself suitable way making a projector screen with your own hands.

If you love movies, but unfortunately don’t have enough time to go to the cinema, then buying a home projector would be an excellent solution. However, prices are really good devices bite a lot, and sometimes you have to save on the most necessary accessories. Today we will tell you how to make a projector screen with your own hands from - don't be surprised - a stretch ceiling. It seems that our instructions with 14 photos will be just useful to you for the successful implementation of this mission.

It is best to choose a matte stretch ceiling fabric for use with a projector (you can find out how to distinguish a matte fabric from a satin one at this link). The gloss will be very reflective, which will seriously complicate watching movies. Decide on the screen size in advance, while maintaining an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 16:9.

Make an axis for later winding a screen of tension fabric around it during inactivity. To do this, you can use ordinary agricultural cuttings with a length equal to the width of the screen. Carefully cut the seat rings for the bearings into them with your own hands and then put the latter on.

Attach the screen, made by yourself from stretch fabric, to the resulting axis; use a stapler to securely fix it.

The casing is made from any available material, in this case we suggest using a suitable thickness sewer pipe made of plastic. Using a grinder, make two mortise lines parallel to each other with a distance of no more than a centimeter between them.

After preparing the casing, insert the screen into it through the resulting gap. Attach the tension fabric screen from below with a stapler to another cutting.