But the Behr Silver Screen kills color saturation, and it appears to reduce vibrancy in the warmer end of the spectrum. That, in itself, is not a problem if you have a small enough screen or a bright enough projector. The Behr image was 27% dimmer than the Studiotek 100. Unfortunately, that's not what 99% of one's viewing subject matter consists of. The Behr Silver Screen is the perfect solution for people who watch rolling credits. In scenes with a black background and white highlights such as rolling credits, the paint showed a higher contrast image and a much more solid black. The one advantage the Behr Silver Screen had over the Studiotek 100 was black level, which is expected from gray paint-the darker the screen, the darker the black level. Illuminating these two surfaces with a variety of test patterns and video clips revealed significant differences in contrast and color balance. We painted a test board and mounted it in front of the Studiotek 100. 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.
#MEDIA ROOM PAINT 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.
#MEDIA ROOM PAINT 1080P#
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. However we went another direction which yielded equally fab results.EDITOR'S NOTE (FEB 19, 2018): Sherman Williams has changed the formula for the paint recommended in this article. I’d considered painting the entire room, bookcases and all, the same color. Months before we started this project, we worked on design concepts for the upstairs library which boasts rich, wood-clad paneling. See how the trim work frames this area perfectly? This wasn’t by happenstance. We’d already selected the lion triptych and sconces and designed them to be centered on this wall. If possible plan your art, accent lighting, and furniture placement prior to designing the millwork. We brought in our carpenter to elevate the room even more with trim molding. In the before picture (above), you will notice the room was initial void of architectural detail except for the arched doorway. Moreover, if your room doesn’t get much light go ahead and make it cozy.
If you plan to spend evenings in the room, like this one, a dark color scheme works much better than one that’s light and bright. When considering dark wall colors, think about how you plan to use the space. Every color in this pattern shows up somewhere in this space. It has a nomadic, worldly quality that transports you into an exotic rainforest. This color was originally inspired by the fabric chosen for the custom Roman shades. It has mass appeal for its ability to transform a room into a cocoon of both comfort and warmth. It comes to no surprise that a deep, adventurous blue would draw fame as the Color of the Year for the second consecutive year. Some call it moody while others call it romantic, however, we simply call it fabulous. We enveloped the walls and trim with the most intriguing shade of blue, Tempe Star by Sherwin Williams. Have you admired dark, moody rooms in a magazine and want this look in your home? If the answer is yes, then look no further than this recent media room transformation. While everyone is going light and bright, we just can’t get enough of using rich color!
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