Screen Idea

[tdubnrae]

Because a fixed frame screen is preferable to a pull-down model, I’m considering mounting a fixed screen on a hinged frame that wold flip down and latch to the back wall of my theater. Unfortunately the flat area of the back wall is too small to mount a large screen all the way back. My idea would be to have the screen mounted about a foot forward of the irregularly shaped back wall to allow a 120 or 130” screen. When not in use I could flip up the screen out of the way.

Otherwise I'm restricted to a 106" pull down screen because walls are only 117" apart in that area.

Any other ideas?

Tony

 

[BMXTRIX]

Screen size should always be a function of viewing distance first and foremost, so make sure that 106" isn't the right size for your needs first.

If a bigger size is better, and you can do a fixed screen on a pulley/hinge system than that is a great way to get the best results for when the screen is in place. Obvious care needs to be taken to make sure that it won't fall down and that the top and bottom of the screen is properly supported so that it doesn't bow, but this should not be terribly difficult to do... may take a few hours of work and some time with a saw, screws, and hinges to get it done right.

 

[mtrycrafts]

Because a fixed frame screen is preferable to a pull-down model, I’m considering mounting a fixed screen on a hinged frame that wold flip down and latch to the back wall of my theater. Unfortunately the flat area of the back wall is too small to mount a large screen all the way back. My idea would be to have the screen mounted about a foot forward of the irregularly shaped back wall to allow a 120 or 130” screen. When not in use I could flip up the screen out of the way.

Otherwise I'm restricted to a 106" pull down screen because walls are only 117" apart in that area.

Any other ideas?

Tony

One more tidbit to add to bmx's input:

If the size you are talking is the width, that is a huge screen. A projector needs to fill a larger area with sufficient footLamberts to give at least a theater standard brightness, 16fL. Make sure your projector is capable of such light output before you jump on a screen size.

 

[RLA]

Hello All,

Be careful here guy’s a fixed frame is very heavy and depending on the manufacture the weak point will be at the mitered corners. These frames are designed to be mounted on the wall and left alone. If I were to try this I would most likely use some kind of backing material to reduce the stress on the frame. The frame on many manufactured screens is very installation sensitive, even having them out of square slightly can cause frame separation problems and screen ripples. I have corrected faulty installs on more than a few fixed frame installs on flat wall surfaces. You may be better off investing in a tab tension screen for the long hall. A fixed frame on a swing may look a little unsightly in a high end home theater. My IMOHO

 

[BMXTRIX]

Errr... Gotta also agree with RLA on this. I do think that if you are careful with a hinge system and use a quality screen (like Carada) you can achieve excellent results - but when you have a screen that has to be out of the way, then tab tensioned can be awesome.

A couple of companies make manual (crank down) style tab-tensioned screens. Everyone makes electric tab-tesnioned screens pretty much. A decent Draper or Da-Lite may set you back a fair penny, but they look and work awesome. Plus, it is one switch you hit to get it going instead of dealing with hinges and pulleys.

 

[tdubnrae]

Thanks for the inputs everyone. It looks like a HVAC duct will be fairly close to the screen in the up position too. Looks like a tab-tensioned screen is in my future.

Tony