Anyone here knows where to buy fabric/material?

Thinking of doing a DIY and save some money.

Thanks in advance.

Just tumpang. I also search for projector screen. Is there any different for matte white and those high contrast screen.

Anyone?

No?

Since you're on the cheap, stretch up a white bedsheet or repaint the wall?.

I have thought of D.I.Y. too but not too sure which material to use like you guys here. Actually, I have set my eyes on a 92" fixed screen with nice black borders. But, it cost about RM1,500

Well,

I have a piece of black out cloth similar to Bro Tims tat is lying idle...

But I am up north - never mind scrap tat ...

Go PM bro tim for his contact on ebay...

Cheers
Dirtrun

Another solution:

1. Go make a big wooden picture frame, to the size you want.
2. Go to MYDIN to buy some blackout cloth. They have many types and color, from white to silver.
3. Stretch the blackout cloth onto the frame.
4. Test it on your projector. See if you like what you see.
5. Otherwise, go buy/mix some paint, and paint it. www.avsforum.com has a section of DIY screen with many paint formulation.
6. Have FUN

You've done VERY WELL!.

Awesome work there man. How much did it cost you?

As mentioned, my screen mainly DIY made of plywood. My frame is made of pine wood 50 mm x 25 mm (good recycled pine wood from packaging) I need softwood, easier to handle. Borders are made of 12 mm card board from photo frame shop. Tried to cut the corner DIY failed, due to lousy precision.

Then I sent to photo frame shop for the corners and frame works. Bought the card board there too.

Total material used:

1. White Plywood - RM50
2. Pine Frame - Free
3. Card board border - RM10
4. Labour charges for frame work - RM20
5. ICI Pentalite Misty Evening - RM20 (a liter)
6. ICI Matt Black - RM20 (a liter)
7. Soft Roller from Ace Hardware - RM30
8. Screws, Hanger, Liquid Nail and various small hardware stuffs - RM40+/-
9. Own Labour - 3 evenings to midnight (FOC )
10. Experience & Result - PRICELESS

DIY - It is not that hard !

I have painted my HT room, screen, black Superlon etc in 2 weeks only (5 hours in the evening) All installations are also DIY, including projector mounting.

Thanks


This post has been edited by karyeowl: May 22 2007, 11:04 PM

Bro, good job there. But, I am lousy in painting. Cant stand the smell. Btw, what's the dimension of your room? Looks big. I have got a 10' (W)x 20' room. But, I felt it wld be a bit cramp as some1 said the ideal is 12'

I've got a 20'x16' room. Big enough really. I don't need a 28'x20' room unless I'm doing some 16' wide screen. so my configuration is great.

Any idea where to get these paint?

16 oz. Delta Pearl Metallic #02601
12 oz. Delta Silver Metallic #02603
7 oz. UPW flat
4 oz. Delta Pale Metallic Gold #02624
14 oz. Minwax Polycrylic - Satin finish


thanks!

20' x 16' is really a big room. Not many houses have this size of room unless you are talking about semi-detached or detached houses. But, this kind of room is perfect for HT or music purpose

So I've heard. Might be starting on screen next week if god permits . Asking our carpenter to do the frame, while I go shop for some BOC and paint.

Cheers!

u r one lucky dude.

I manage to find old formula misty Evening..