#SILVER SCREEN COLOR HOW TO#

So we started our evaluation with the popular Behr Silver Screen formula. Many people are interested in gray screens and paints due to their increased black level.

Since white paint will have a gain of about 1.0, the Studiotek 100 is a good benchmark against which to compare our results. It has absolutely no color bias, no gain, with a pure smooth finish that reflects the maximum amount of image detail. That, to us, is the Stewart Studiotek 100, a perfectly neutral 1.0 gain white screen that reflects back exactly what the projector puts out. We will look for a good paint solution because it is easy, cheap, and it doesn't warp and ripple over time like fabric screens can do.įirst, if we are going to build a great screen, we need a standard of perfection to compare it to.

#SILVER SCREEN COLOR HOW TO#

So for hobbyists with a creative, DIY bent, let's focus on how to paint the perfect screen for under $100. When you spend less than $1,000 on a projector, you don't want to spend big bucks on a screen to go with it. Since 1080p home theater projectors have dropped below $1,000, the demand for inexpensive screens is bigger than ever. Please DO NOT buy the Sherwin-Williams ProClassic Smooth Enamel Satin Extra White, # B20 W 51, which was recommended in the article as written in 2011. We have not done any further retesting or searching for an alternative paint to recommend. EDITOR'S NOTE (FEB 19, 2018): Sherman Williams has changed the formula for the paint recommended in this article.

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