Make a Large Free-Standing Portable Projector Screen for Indoor and Outdoor Use
Made of inter-connecting PVC pipes and a Spandex display, this freestanding portable projector screen is a great set-up if you want one that works both indoors and out. The materials are also relatively inexpensive. Plus it’s also quick and easy to put together or take apart, making it perfect for occasional movie nights and simple storage. These instructions are for a 10-foot by 5-foot frame, but you can adjust it to your specifications. You will need the following items:
Seven 5-foot pipes (3/4-inch PVC)Four 90-degree joints (3/4-inch PVC)Two tee joints (3/4-inch PVC)Two 1-foot pipes (3/4-inch PVC)Two 2-foot pipes (3/4-inch PVC)Two three-way joints (3/4-inch PVC)Two yards of white 122-inch wide pearlized SpandexFabric tape
You can buy the last two materials in the list from a fabric store, while the rest should be available at a hardware store.
Paint a Projector Screen Onto a Wall
For many people, the idea of dedicating a specific wall to their projector screen may seem unnecessary. However, if you’ve set up your surround sound system and intend to use the projector often, having a reliable and always ready display can make a lot of sense. You will need:
A pencilLong rulerPainter’s tapePaint rollersFine sandpaperPrimerA darker, non-reflective paint for the rest of the wallTheater screen paintVelvet projector border tape
You can 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.
Make an Easy-to-Hang Lightweight Projector Screen for Indoor and Outdoor Use
If you like the idea of a projector screen you can hang or take down anytime you want, this is an excellent way to go. You can 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. You will need:
Two 7-foot plywood beams (1/2-inch thick)Three 3-foot plywood beams (1/2-inch thick)DrillScrewsCraft knifeStaple gunPicture hanging kitWhite blackout cloth to cover at least 100-inches diagonallyVelvet projector border tape
Everything except the blackout cloth and border tape should be available at a hardware store. You can find the blackout cloth at a specialty store such as Carlofet, and the border tape at a store like Screen Paint Supply.
