Buying a Projection Screen

March 5th, 2007

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Taking Care Of Your Glass Beaded Projection Screen

February 27th, 2007

Planning on making an investment in a glass beaded projection screen? Congratulations, glass beaded projection screens offer bright images and are used for general slide, film and video use. Cleaning your glass beaded projection screen is a skill you will need to learn.

These screens are mildew and flame resistant but can not be cleaned in the same way as some other screens. The screen surface is covered tiny glass beads that provide the reflective brightness these screens are know for. However, these glass beads are easily removed with any rubbing action with cleaning cloths

It’s not that it is difficult or time-consuming to take care of a glass beaded projection screen. What is crucial is that you know what you are doing before you clean the screen for the first time.

Since your investment in a glass beaded projection screen may be quite substantial you will not want to ruin it with improper cleaning or care. Do not try to clean a glass beaded projection screen with a glass cleaner or any type of abrasive cleaner. You should never use water, soap or any solvents on glass beaded projection screens.

Check with the manufacturer or with the professionals at the online site if you have any questions about taking care of your glass beaded projection screen. The people at the site will be able to answer any care and cleaning questions you have.

The best advice when cleaning your glass beaded projection screen is to use a cautious approach. Start with a soft cloth or brush and use one of these items to lightly remove any dust from the glass beaded projection screen. Always use a light touch and do not apply any pressure when cleaning the screen.

Protect your glass beaded projection screen when cleaning it and you will have a great screen that will provide years of use.

Cleaning Contrast Grey Projection Screens

February 27th, 2007

The care of a contrast grey projection screen is largely based upon the type of screen it is. The manufacture will generally include cleaning and care instructions to guide a person on the proper procedures. However, generally speaking, a contrast grey projection screen is quite easy to clean and care for.

A contrast grey projections screen is a projection screen that is basically made the same as an easy to care for white matte screen, with one distinct difference. Obviously, grey screens are grey in color where as white matte screen are white. The addition of color, however, does not affect the way the screen is cleaned.

Contrast grey projection screens can be wiped down with soapy water, rinsed and dried. The best cleaning solution is a mild detergent in water. A person should use soft clothes to clean, rinse and dry the screen to help avoid scratching the screens surface. Also harsh or abrasive cleaners should never be used. The screen is unlikely to get extremely dirty and cleaning is only done to remove build up that has settled on the surface from the air, so using anything harsh is not necessary.

Contrast grey projection screen care is something that should be done on a regular basis. Even though the screen is not complex or contain special materials, like glass beaded screens, debris and dust on its surface will definitely impact the uniformity and clarity of the projected image. By cleaning regularly a person should be able to maintain their screen in good working order for quite some time.