Projector Screens Guide

Making sure you buy the right size screen for your space is very important. The most common mistake is making sure that you have accounted for the total size of the screen frame or casing, as opposed to just the image size of the screen which is what is normally the top measurement advertised. For example, a 100" screen has a viewable area of 220cm wide, but the screen casing for the screen could be around 240-250cm wide. It is always worth measuring carefully before purchasing your screen because it can be very costly to ship it back if it is not right, not many delivery companies like taking parcels as large as projector screens! 

Another thing to be careful of is maing sure the type of screen you have suits the projector you have, or are about to purchase (we sell those too, by the way!). In particular with Ultra Short Throw projectors because they sit at such a tight angle to the screen they need a projection surface which is perfectly flat, only really achieved by Tab-Tensioned electric screens or fixed frame screens. Projectors which are not short throw can get away with a surface which isn't exactly flat, but it will always look better the flatter the surface is. Please also note that ALR (Ambient Light Rejection) screens only work with Ultra Short Throw Projectors - ALR screens are not designed to work with longer throw projectors, but you can get screens which still enhance the brightness and the contrast, give us a call if you are unsure.

The most popular screen types are:

  • Manual Pull Down Screens (do not work with Short Throw or Ultra Short Throw projectors) - Click Here to view
  • Electric Drop Down Screens (do not work with Short Throw or Ultra Short Throw projectors) - Click Here to view
  • Tensioned Drop Down Screens (work with all projectors) - Click Here to view
  • Fixed Frame Screens (work with all projectors) - Click Here to view

If you are unsure about which screen works best for you, why not chat with us online or give us a call on 01256 882629.