The materials are also relatively inexpensive.
Take a 5-foot pipe and connect one end to a tee joint.
This setup will form the top of your frame.
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Repeat the first two steps to create the bottom of your frame.
Attach a 90-degree joint to either end of your top beam.
Connect a three-way joint to either end of your bottom beam.
Fasten the top and bottom beams with a 5-foot pipe at either end.
Now you’ll have a rectangular frame that’s roughly 10-feet by 5-feet.
Connect a 1-foot pipe to the available tee joint slot on the top beam.
see to it the 1-foot pipe juts away from the frame at a 90-degree angle.
Do the same for the bottom beam.
Attach a 90-degree joint to the available end of your 1-foot pipe on the top beam.
Take the final 5-foot pipe and connect it to the 90-degree joint.
Use the 90-degree joint to secure the 5-foot pipe to the bottom 1-foot pipe.
Your frame now has rear support.
Set the frame so that it’s ready for the screen.
To create the screen, fold the pearlized Spandex over on itself once.
Secure the two sides with fabric tape, creating an envelope.
Be sure to leave the bottom unsealed.
Turn the Spandex envelope inside out so that the edges of the seams are on the inside.
Pull your Spandex screen over the top of the frame.
Draw it tight at the corners to remove any sagging.
You will need:
you might find all but the last two items at a hardware store.
The screen paint and border tape are sold at specialty stores such as Screen Paint Supply.
Using the sandpaper, smooth down the whole surface to remove any bumps and imperfections.
Start slowly and use caution; you only want to remove slight imperfections.
Apply the primer to the whole wall.
Depending on the pop in of primer you use, you may need two coats.
Wait for it to dry.
Establish the size of your display area.
To do this, set up your projector in its desired location and turn it on.
Once youre happy with the set-up, mark the desired display area with a pencil and long ruler.
Mark up the area inside edges of the border with your painter’s tape, following the pencil marks.
Paint the outside of the display area with the darker paint.
Wait for it to dry, then apply a second coat.
Once dry, remove the painter’s tape.
Now is an excellent time to turn on your projector again, to ensure your display size is accurate.
Using the painter’s tape, mark the outside edges of the display.
double-check to cover the full lines so as not to leave any gaps along the edges.
Apply the theater screen paint.
Wait for the first coat to dry, then carefully apply a second coat.
Wait for it to dry.
Remove the painter’s tape.
Carefully apply the velvet projector border tape around the outer edges of the display area.
The tape will help to absorb any excess light.
you’ve got the option to easily set up this projector indoors or outside.
This setup is inexpensive to build and is lightweight and easy to move.
However, you’ll need to have a large enough space to store it when not in use.
This guide is for a 16:9 7-foot wide screen with a 93-inch display area.
Adjust to fit your space.
Everything except the blackout cloth and border tape should be available at a hardware store.
Drill pilot holes to avoid splitting the wood then screw the beams together.
Repeat this with the other end of the 7-foot beam.
You’ll now have a 3-foot beam attached at either end of the 7-foot beam.
Secure the other 7-foot beam to the bottom, creating a rectangular frame.
Attach the last 3-foot beam at the middle of your frame, creating additional support.
Repeat this process on each side of the frame.
Now it’s crucial that you secure the rest of the cloth.
Add staples on either side of the first staples on the bottom beam while pulling the fabric taut.
Repeat on the top and side beams.
Move around the frame and repeat this process, always working away from the first staples.
Remember to pull the blackout cloth tight and add only two staples at a time.
Do this until the screen is fully secure and the screen is taut all the way across.
Trim the excess blackout cloth.
Carefully apply the velvet projector border tape around the outer edges of the display area, covering the staples.
The tape will help to absorb any excess light.
Turn the frame over and attach the picture hangers and cord.
Affix a picture hook on the wall.
Alternatively, hang it from a fixture on an outside wall for movies under the stars.
Always remember to wear gloves if you’re gonna wanna touch the screen.
How far from the screen a projector should bedepends on the projector throw in and screen size.
Some projectors include video-streaming support via a mobile app.
pop kick open the display prefs on your laptop and adjust them as necessary.
