Using wall as projector screen?

WastedYouth

Hello

Had planned on getting this done months ago but been busy on other things.

I have a HD projector and I want to try using the wall as a screen rather than get a get a projector scree.

Will Pure Brilliant White Vinyl Matt be okay for this?

eusap

always depends on how rippled the wall is, the smallest of dots in the plaster become annoying after a while even painted white, maybe look at a pull down screen or the Whiteboard paint as it will smooth the wall more

WastedYouth

eusap wrote: »

always depends on how rippled the wall is, the smallest of dots in the plaster become annoying after a while even painted white, maybe look at a pull down screen or the Whiteboard paint as it will smooth the wall more

There are three pin holes from a picture hook and a hole in the plaster where another was pulled out.

I looked at the wall after reading your post thinking "there are no ripples anyway" but there is. I never noticed before. As I started typing this I thought it was something that I could live with but now I cannot help but see them.:rolleyes:

Will the projector make them even more noticeable?

I knew about whiteboard paint but didn't think of it for this. Seems to be expensive though.

I'm humming and hawing about the screen because I thought a big 4K TV was too expensive. I bought the projector on a whim - good reviews and very cheap - and thought it would a fun way to watch movies. Turns out "one of those big flip off 4Ks" is something we can think about.

Now I don't know which option to take.

WastedYouth

Actually I would rather save for a while and get the right 4K. Maybe after Christmas. We have the projector and it will be fun.

Out of curiousity, would people with projectors not just install a blackout roller blind to the ceiling, tight to the wall? so you can decorate the wall as normal, and then just pull down the blind whenever you want to use the projector?

You can pick up a 6ft wide roller blind in Argos for €25.

WastedYouth

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Out of curiousity, would people with projectors not just install a blackout roller blind to the ceiling, tight to the wall? so you can decorate the wall as normal, and then just pull down the blind whenever you want to use the projector?

You can pick up a 6ft wide roller blind in Argos for €25.

Do you mean use a blackout blind as a screen?

EDIT: I responded before clicking the link as when I hear blackout blind I always think black first even though we have a cream one in the bedroom.

That is cheaper than a screen but what is the material like? Our blackout blind is not smooth.

Varik

WastedYouth wrote: »

Do you mean use a blackout blind as a screen?

EDIT: I responded before clicking the link as when I hear blackout blind I always think black first even though we have a cream one in the bedroom.

That is cheaper than a screen but what is the material like? Our blackout blind is not smooth.

People tend to paint the DIY flexible screens too, using either latex and acrylic paints, acrylic will last longer.

Dtp1979

Isn’t there a specific paint colour that should be Used for this exact job? I’m certain there is

awec

You need to use special paint, otherwise it'll look crap.

Projector screens reflect light in a certain way, if project onto a normal wall (or even worse, a blind) it'll look washed out.

You can get paint for this purpose, I think it's used in offices etc. You will also likely need to prep the wall properly to ensure it's smooth, as most walls are not completely smooth. I mean an imperfect wall is fine in an office where you're looking at a powerpoint presentation, but it'll get annoying in the middle of your movie.

wandererz

https://smartersurfaces.ie/projector-paint.html