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Projector Screens

Our range of projector screens covers electric roll-down models for permanent installations and manual pull-down screens for classrooms, meeting rooms and home cinema, alongside projector ceiling mounts. Getting the size and the throw distance right matters far more than the specification of the screen itself. Found it cheaper elsewhere? We will match the price.

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Electric or manual?

An electric screen lowers at the touch of a button or a remote, which is what a boardroom, a classroom or a permanent home cinema wants, and it can be wired to drop automatically when the projector powers up. A manual pull-down screen costs considerably less and needs no power, so it suits a room used occasionally or where running a supply to the ceiling is awkward. Manual screens use a spring roller, so check the mechanism is rated for frequent use if it will be operated daily.

Sizing the screen to the room

Screen size is quoted as a diagonal, and the useful guide is that viewers should sit between roughly 1.5 and 2.5 times the screen width away from it. Work from your actual seating position rather than the room dimensions, since a screen that fills the wall is uncomfortable if the front row is close. In a classroom or meeting room, also check that the bottom of the image will sit above head height for people at the back.

Aspect ratio

A 16:9 screen suits film, television and most modern laptops, and is the right default for home cinema and presentations from current equipment. A 4:3 screen suits older projectors and document cameras, and still appears in education. If you show mixed content, choose 16:9 and accept that 4:3 material will sit within it with unused space at the sides, which is far better than the reverse.

Screen material and gain

Gain describes how much light the surface reflects back, with 1.0 being a neutral matt white. Higher gain surfaces look brighter head-on but narrow the useful viewing angle, so they suit a long narrow room rather than a wide one. Matt white remains the sensible choice for most rooms because it gives even brightness across a wide seating area. Black backing is worth having, since it stops light passing through the material and washing out the image.

Mounting the projector and throw distance

Every projector has a throw ratio, which tells you how far back it must sit to fill a given screen width. Multiply the screen width by the throw ratio to get the distance, and check that against where you can actually mount it before buying either item. A ceiling mount with adjustment in all directions saves a great deal of frustration, because a projector that is fractionally off axis produces a keystoned image that digital correction only partly hides.

Installation and light control

Fix a screen into something solid, since a roller assembly is heavier than it looks and an electric one heavier still. Leave the screen hanging for a day or two before judging it, as material creases from packing usually settle out. Finally, controlling light in the room does more for image quality than any upgrade to the screen, so consider blinds and where lamps sit before spending more on the surface.

Frequently Asked Questions

Electric or manual projector screen?
Electric suits boardrooms, classrooms and permanent cinema rooms, and can drop automatically with the projector. Manual costs much less and needs no power, which suits occasional use or where a ceiling supply is awkward. Check the roller is rated for daily use if needed.

What size screen do I need?
Viewers should sit roughly 1.5 to 2.5 times the screen width away. Work from your actual seating position rather than the room size, and in meeting rooms check the bottom of the image sits above head height for those at the back.

16:9 or 4:3?
16:9 suits film, television and modern laptops and is the right default. 4:3 suits older projectors and document cameras. For mixed content choose 16:9 and let 4:3 material sit within it, which is better than the reverse.

What does screen gain mean?
How much light the surface reflects, with 1.0 being neutral matt white. Higher gain looks brighter straight on but narrows the viewing angle, so it suits long narrow rooms. Matt white gives more even brightness across wide seating.

How far back should the projector go?
Multiply the screen width by the projector throw ratio, which is in its specification. Check that distance works with your mounting position before buying either item, since a projector off axis produces a keystoned image.

My new screen has creases. Is it faulty?
Usually not. Creases from packing generally settle out if the screen is left hanging for a day or two before judgement. If they remain after that, then it is worth raising.

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