****** - Verified Buyer
4.5
Was skeptical, but now am convincedA few weeks ago I decided to pull the trigger on a DIY home theater project that I had been contemplating and researching for a while. There is an endless amount of DIY advice, videos, and demonstrations available on the Internet. I took advantage of free home theater consultation available through the big BB electronics store, albeit, a virtual consultation during the pandemic, and they were able to help me make my final decisions.One of the most difficult decisions was "screen" or "painted wall", and based on extensive research I decided on "painted wall". I had considered Behr Silver Screen paint, but the reviews were mixed. I knew that I didn't want to spend hundreds experimenting and applied the "you get what you pay for" logic. So I decided to go with "Paint On Screen Projector Screen Paint G005 (S1 Screen Plus Silver - Gallon)".The paint came in a well packaged box with a plastic ring protecting it from opening during shipment. I first primed the wall with Kilz white primer. When I went to the home store to buy the primer, I had them shake my paint well while I was there. I prepped my wall by knocking down the texture using 220 grit sandpaper and an orbital palm sander. Applied the primer using a 1/4 inch nap roller, waited over night, and then began applying the screen paint, also with a 1/4 inch nap roller. I went light and applied 3 coats with about 4 hours between each coat. I turned my projector on at various points of the process and with each coat, the picture became more stunning and my skepticism was replaced with satisfaction.I can't really put my finger on it or even explain it well with words, but there is something about this paint and its ingredients that make it worth the $. The picture is super sharp, very colorful, and I have no regrets. it reflects the image as it should.. Not too bright, not too dark. If I started over I would make the exact same purchase.
