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If you have been looking to build your own projector screen, you have probably seen that one of the alternatives for a cheap projector screen is to create a painted projector screen using projector screen paint. Now, you can apply the paint on different types of surfaces, most commonly you will be looking to apply it on a plaster or wood surface. In this article, I’ll discuss what to look for if you’re using a wood surface for a fixed projector screen, in particular, whether the surface needs to be undercoated, the type of undercoat to use, and the type of paint to use for the screen. .
Does the surface need a base coat?
If the wood you plan to use as a projection screen has already been painted with latex paint, then you shouldn’t need to use a primer. Latex paint will work well as a base for the screen. Hopefully it’s a high quality acrylic based latex paint, if not there may be future staining. Other types of paint on a wood surface will likely require you to apply a latex primer before painting on your projection screen. Also make sure there are no bumps on the surface, the smallest unnoticeable bump could completely ruin your image. To get the best projection screen, you’ll definitely want to make sure the surface not only looks smooth, but feels smooth as well.
What type of base coat should be used?
The best type of base coat to use on a wood surface is one that is not water-based. Avoid at all costs the bottoms to the water if the material of the screen is wood. The reason for this is that stains could appear, and this is not what you want. A suitable primer should be available at your hardware store, and if you’re buying a specialty paint for projection screens, be sure to check that the primer isn’t water-based. If you decide to go for a kit, a projection screen paint kit and base coat must be provided.
What kind of paint should I use?
As for the right paint, there are many different types of paint that work well for projection screens. Behr has some paints that are used by home theater enthusiasts, but durability can be questionable. Most commonly Behr Silver Screen is used for this purpose and is an inexpensive alternative to a home theater projector screen. Screen Goo and Mississippi Mudd are two of the most recommended types of projection screen paint. Whichever type you choose, you should be prepared to repaint the screen in the future, as this is one of the downsides of a painted projector screen.