Archive for December, 2006

Proper Care of Contrast Grey Projection Screens

Tuesday, December 19th, 2006

Contrast grey projection screens offer a unique viewing experience.  They offer the best of both worlds, with the contrast and color of high gain screens, but with the wide viewing angles of a matte screen.  The special screen construction of the contrast grey projection screens is what makes this type of screen so unique.  That is why taking special care of a
contrast grey projection screen is necessary to keep the excellent viewing quality.

The grey backing of a contrast grey projection screen is the key element in the quality of the screen.  This grey backing allows light to project so that colors are vibrant, but the viewing angle is not limited.  This type of screen allows a 180 degree viewing angle with true coloring.

Damage to the screen can occur from scratches, tears or creases.  Any damage could result in an unclear or altered image, making the screen almost worthless.  To keep a contrast grey projection screen in good working order a person should store it when not in use.  These screens are best stored rolled or folded.  Care should be taken to store the screen in a place where there is not a major temperature fluctuation.  While tears, rips or creases are not common with this type of screen, they can happen.

The best bet for screen care is for a person to keep their contrast grey
projection screens stored when not in use. This also helps to cut down on
cleaning the screen, which could also cause damage if not done correctly.
If a person is mindful about storing their screen they should end up getting years of use out of it.

Cleaning White Matte Projection Screens

Saturday, December 16th, 2006

The most popular projection screen choice is a white matte projection
screen.  This screen type is so popular because it is easy to use, durable
and easy to care for.  With just basic care a white matte projection screen
should last for quite some time without a need for repairs or replacement.

White matte projection screens are made of a woven material, usually
fiberglass, that is covered in a protective coating.  This construction
makes these screens very strong.  They are not easily ripped or torn.  They
are also very easy to clean.

No projection screen should be scrubbed with abrasive or harsh cleaning
agents, but white matte projection screens can be cleaned with mild
cleansers.  A white matte projection screen should be wiped down on a
regular basis with a soapy wash.  The recommended soap is dish detergent
because it is gentle and non-abrasive.  A sponge is the best thing to use.
Usually the screen can be wiped down with any heavy stain being blotted.
The screen should not be scrubbed harshly as this can break down the
protective coating.  The screen can be left to air dry or blotted with a
soft cloth.  Matte white projection screen do not mildew, so letting it air
dry is the best method.

White matte projection screens are a great choice for a busy area or an area where there is a lot of dust.  These screens are cleaned easily and do not come with the damage worries of other projection screen types.  White matte projection screens allow a person to focus on using the screen, not worrying about damaging it.

Special Care for Glass Beaded Projection Screens

Wednesday, December 13th, 2006

Glass beaded projection screens require special care to prevent it from
becoming damaged or worn out.  A projection screen is an investment and, as
such, care should be taken to ensure that it lasts along time.
Understanding the special needs of a glass beaded projection screen is an
important part of taking care of it.

Glass beaded projection screens are made from tiny glass beads embedded in
the screens surface.  The beads are covered with a transparent layer
coating.  This coating gives some protection to the glass beads, but does
not protect it from everything.  Steps must be taken to care for and to
protect the glass beads from damage.

Glass beaded projection screens cannot be scrubbed and chemicals can not be
used on it.  The screen can only be wiped off with a soft cloth or brush.
This is why it is especially important to ensure that the screen is not
exposed to dirt or other debris.  Even exposure to dust can damage the
fragile glass beads.  It should be dusted often and care should be taken to
limit its exposure to dust or other debris.

A glass beaded screen should be taken care of more in a preventative
measure.  Due to the construction of the glass beaded design, this type of
projection screen can not be cleaned like other screens.  The key to good
care of a glass beaded projection screen is to prevent dirt and other debris
from gathering on the screens surface and to prevent dust build up.