[sharkane]

So look for that to be coming in the next few weeks... the prototype worked, so now it's time to build the real McCoy.[/quote]

Hi, wbassett. I been away from this forum for several months while researching and trying to organize the purchase of my first projector. Hopefully my Epson Powerlite HC 1080UB should be coming in today.

I've been trying to decide how to go screenwise (since I can't afford to buy a manufactured one) and have been intrigued by the notions of Wilsonart laminate, pvc vinyl and painting.

As an American currently living in Australia I do find that much of the great advice given on these fourms is not really applicable to me with regards to material availablity.

If my Epson can handle it, I would like to build a screen 12 to 14 foot wide which, if the projection calculator on Projector Central is correct, would give me a screen height of between 6.7 and 8 feet.

I can get Wilsonart laminates here but the biggest size is 12 ft. by 5 ft. (too small for my screen.)

I looked into the pvc vinyl from Dazian but for the size I want I would be paying about $1400 plus the shipping cost from New Jersey to Sydney Australia.

Suddenly a sheetrock wall painted white or this aluminum is looking pretty good.

Which brings me to Black Widow PFG. Some questions for you, if you don't mind.

What are you guys painting this on to. The Wilsonart laminate?
Sheetrock? Canvas?

I will re-read these forums posts, but since most of your successful results seem very product specific, it may be that I'm back to square one or reduced to expensive experimentation myself. (or have my friends in L.A. ship those massive paint cans to me).

Thanks, wbassett and I look forward to seeing how the new screen build turns out.

Kane