We initially tried using a semi-gloss version of the SilverScreen paint, but this level of shine highlighted the minor flaws that still remained in the wall after surface preparation, and it also reflected room lighting in a very distracting manner. We then applied an oil-based primer (2 coats), followed by Behr SilverScreen, which is a very light gray. Total cost of materials was approximately $160.00.īased on screen throw, viewing distances (11 feet to primary viewing position, 20 feet to secondary), wall size and owner's preference, we ended up with a 97 inch screen diagonal measurement.Īs with the earlier ScreenGoo project, the surface preparation proved to be the most time consuming part, with multiple applications of spackling compound and sanding to get the wall as close to a smooth defect-free surface as possible. We also purchased a 25 foot roll of Screen Flok for the border as well as paint rollers, spackling putty, putty knives, trays, sanding sponges, painter's tape and other supplies. We selected Behr SilverScreen paint for the second project due to its wide availability (you can get it at Home Depot), low cost and reports of its suitability from many fellow members of the AVSForum. Their framing tape, called "Flok" (what is with these names?) promised a simpler framing solution than paint-on frames or moulding-based frames. Also, we discovered a new tape-based framing product produced by ScreenGoo's U.S. Over the course of the following few weeks after our first screen painting adventure, we had the opportunity to oversee two more front projection installations with painted wall screens, one using ScreenGoo's "Digital Grey Lite" formulation, and one using a fairly popular lower cost alternative, Behr's "SilverScreen" color (Color Chip: 770E-2). Project #2: Behr SilverScreen with Screen Flok Frame
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