Caring for Glass Beaded Projection Screens
Glass beaded projection screens are one of the types of projection screens
that are not as popular. These screens are best for special circumstances.
They produce bright images that have a very real-life look to them, however,
the viewing surface is limited and sometimes the picture can appear too
bright, losing darker colors. The design of a glass beaded projection
screen is what makes caring for it a little tricky.
Glass beaded projection screens are made of tiny glass beads embedded in a
coating on a screen backing. It is the tiny beads that allow the screen to
produce such bright and bold images because they reflect the light much
better than a flat screen type. The glass beads are the reason, though,
that this type of projection screen needs special care.
A glass beaded projection screen is usually displayed flat and not rolled or
folded. This makes it very easy for damage to occur. A displayed screen
can easily be knocked down or bumped into, which can result in tearing or
other damage. The screen should be kept in an area where it will not be in
contact with people. It should also be covered or stored somewhere where
dust will not gather on it.
Being sure to protect a glass beaded projection screen from damage is the
most important part of caring for one. This type of projection screen can
be easily damage, both because it is usually stored flat and because of its
construction. These screens are an investment and a person should practice
good screen care in order to protect their investment.