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rosnerdesign

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Hello,
I'm setting up my first home theatre and I'm going to project onto a wall . My question is, I have a flat white wall now and am wondering if it's worth it to go buy a $50 can of the Sherwin Williams white paint I've read about? It's supposed good for a wall. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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BaconFat

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The biggest issue with using a wall is most walls aren't perfectly flat and blemish free. If they were more people would go that route rather than spending the money on a fabric screen. Having said that, if budget constraints keep you from buying a screen then spending a bit more time researching what paint works best within your budget would be prudent. There's plenty of information out there covering this subject.
 

Robert_J

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I've never heard of using Sherwin Williams. For years, the first paint that comes up is Behr. You can go with their stock Silver Screen or even better a custom mix at Home Depot.

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Quart Custom Tint
Behr Ext. ULTRA UPW #4850
0 8 0 Lamp Black
0 1 1 Brown Oxide
0 0 1 Medium Yellow
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Brent Reid

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Do not paint. The best painted wall can't come close to even a modestly priced screen. Think about it: there are many good reasons why cinemas don't ever project onto walls. If you're serious about home cinema and want optimum performance, you'll do the same. Whether pull-up, pull-down, on a stand or permanently fixed, there's a screen to meet your needs.
 

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