View Full Version : Z2 Screen - Matt white or grey?
markbro
12-12-2003, 9:02 PM
I have gone the diy fixed screen route 87" with white blackout lining. I was wondering what others are using with their Z2s in the same position, white or icestorm grey? I presume painted lining could provide a smoother surface i.e. the weave/fabric pattern wouldn't be visible.:)
inzaman
13-12-2003, 8:35 AM
I used blackout material with my Z2 and the colours, black in particular, looked washed out. Reading these forums i think its because i have a cream ceiling and cream wall above the picture rails which is causing the light to reflect back onto the screen.
I have since i.e last week painted it icestorm grey, mixed 5 & 6 together and the problem has now gone and the picture does look solid, it is even watchable with some ambient light i,e during the daytimes at weekends.
inzaman
13-12-2003, 8:37 AM
It may also depend on your room, the only reason i painted mine grey was because it looked washed out, if you have dark walls and a dark environment then you should be okay with white. The good thing about the diy route is that because it is so cheap you can experiment.
avanzato
13-12-2003, 11:29 AM
I have white walls and with my Z1 I preferred the brighter image and cleaner colours of a Matte White screen. There was a noticable difference in black levels of the screens I tested depending on what backing they had: none, white or Black backing to them. Black being the best.
markbro
13-12-2003, 7:27 PM
Inzaman, did you add PVA to the paint or just apply it from can. Just wondering incase it might crack over time. My ceiling is matt white, walls a terracotta->burgundy.
inzaman
14-12-2003, 9:05 AM
I didnt add any pva just two coats of emulsion, i have a fixed screen so am not rolling it up. I imagine over time it may crack if that is a charicteristic but by then i may have a 'proper' screen
The black levels i have so far experienced with the Z2 suggest that a dark grey screen might well be best..... i have a light grey and am not yet satisfied with the blacks. I guess much depends whther you care more for a bright image or one with better blacks (i wont say good cos this just isnt possible!)
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