Whether you’re creating an immersive home theater for weekend movie nights, equipping a corporate conference room with efficient presentation equipment, or setting up an interactive teaching environment in a school classroom, the projection screen—as the core carrier for image display—directly determines the final user experience. As projection technology advances from 1080P to 4K and 8K, custom projection screens are no longer a “special need” but a standard choice to meet diverse spatial and image quality requirements. However, most people only focus on size when customizing, while ignoring key details such as material properties, installation environment, and device compatibility, leading to subpar results.
To customize a projection screen effectively, the core ...
You invested in a ZSM custom projector screen for a unparalleled viewing experience. Tailored in size, aspect ratio, and material, your screen deserves an equally “customized” maintenance and care routine. Generic advice doesn’t always apply. Follow this exclusive guide to protect your investment for the long haul.
I. Deep Cleaning: The Right Method for Your Specific Material
Custom screens offer a wider variety of materials than standard ones. Cleaning must be precise.
Custom Screen Material Cleaning Guide
Screen Material (Common Custom Types)Recommended ToolsKey Cleaning MethodAbsolute TaboosGlass Beaded / Metal ScreensSoft brush, microfiber dry cloth, feather dusterGently wipe in one direction along the surface grain. Keep dry.Avoid water rins...
1. Common Confusion in Screen Selection: Is White Screen Always Better?
In 2025, many home theater users struggle with “choosing white projection screen or gray projection screen” when preparing. Most people first think white screens are better—after all, white screens are traditionally thought to have more transparent and vivid colors, with clearer images. But due to limited knowledge of projection screens, many have misunderstandings about gray projection screens, even ruling them out directly and missing the better option for their scenario. As a professional custom projection screen brand, ZSM has seen many customers fail to maximize device performance because they chose the wrong screen.
2. Core Parameter Comparison Between White and Gray Screens (2025...
1. Dilemma: White Wall vs. Projection Screen—Do You Need Both?
Most young users now choose projectors for home audio-visual centers, but a common question arises: “If I have a white wall at home, do I still need an extra projection screen?” The answer lies in real experience—for users pursuing image quality and immersion, projection screens are never “unnecessary accessories”, especially ZSM Custom Projection Screens, which can double the projector’s performance.
2. 4 Core Advantages of Projection Screens in 2025
Brightness & Color ReproductionBoth screens and white walls rely on light reflection, but even basic screens have exclusive reflective coatings (e.g., PVC), ensuring no brightness loss and a gain of 1.0-1.2. In contrast, ordinary white walls often ...
After nearly 5 years in the custom projection screen business, I get questions every day: “Should I choose a white wall or a projection screen for my home?” “Can we get a custom-sized screen for the office that’s easy to move?” Today, let’s break down projection screens in simple terms, plus share the perks of our custom services—you’ll stop overthinking once you read this!
First, let’s clarify a key term: projection screen gain. Put simply, it’s a “score” for how well a screen reflects light. The industry defaults to a matte white wall having a gain of 1. If a screen’s gain is <1, it reflects less light than a white wall (great for dark rooms like bedrooms); if gain is >1, it “concentrates” light (perfect for bright spac...
Many people wonder “do I need a dedicated projection screen” when setting up a home theater or commercial projection system—some even make do with a white wall. Today, we’ll start with the basics of curved screen projection, break down these questions clearly, and include 2025 test data and a selection table. Whether you need a home setup or a custom solution, you’ll understand after reading!
1. First, What Exactly Is Curved Screen Projection?
Simply put, curved screen projection is a multimedia interactive technology that uses circular, arc-shaped, or curved surfaces as projection screens. In 2025, mainstream screen curvatures range from 100° to 360°, divided into two main types:
Arc Screen Projection: Screen curvature < 180°, usually using...
Many people hesitate when buying a projection screen: electric or fixed? Actually, if you have a dedicated viewing area at home or a fixed presentation wall in the office, a Fixed Frame Projection Screen is the “cost-effective king” for long-term use! It stretches the screen flat and wrinkle-free with a frame, offering much clearer images than loose electric screens. In 2025, it even comes with ultra-thin borders and new light-resistant materials. Today, we’ll use plain language to teach you how to choose the right one—beginners can easily follow along!
First, understand: Why are more and more people choosing Fixed Frame Projection Screens in 2025? Let’s directly compare it with common electric screens and portable screens to see their pros, cons, and suit...
Many people struggle with choosing a projection screen for home theaters or exhibitions—they don’t want to overspend, but also fear cheap screens will ruin the viewing experience. Let’s break down how to pick the right screen for different scenarios in 2025, and we’ll also talk about custom screen options. Even beginners can follow along!
1. Home Theater Screens: Choose Based on “Light + Budget”
For home use, start with your room’s lighting and budget—these two factors set the direction. Here’s a practical 2025 selection table:
Home Theater ScenarioRecommended Screen TypeKey Advantages2025 Reference Price (100-inch)Bright room, small spaceTextured Plastic ScreenLow cost, easy installation, no worry about wear$15-$45Dim room, medium budgetGlass-Coated Scre...
1. Let’s Talk Projection Screen Installation Types – 2025 Update
Industry reports for 2025 say the global projection screen market has hit over $1.6 billion! For home use, fixed frame screens and motorized screens are still the top picks – they make up more than 75% of the home market. I’ve put the 4 common installation types into a table so it’s easy to understand at a glance:
Installation TypeKey FeaturesSuitable ScenariosLifespan/FlatnessFixed Frame ScreenTension-held for a perfectly flat imageDedicated home theaters, living rooms10+ years / No wrinklesMotorized ScreenAuto Rising and falling (lifts/lowers automatically) to save spaceOpen-concept living-dining areas, bedrooms5-8 years / Minor distortionFloor Pull-Up ScreenNo installation ne...
1. Projection Screens: The Overlooked “Image Enhancer”
With the global projection screen market reaching $1.63759 billion in 2024 (projected to exceed $4.3 billion by 2034, CAGR 10.26%), more people realize that a suitable screen can maximize projector performance. Simply put, projection screens are “professional canvases” that boost image quality by optimizing light reflection/transmission—far better than white walls, which scatter light and cause over 30% brightness loss due to surface unevenness.
2.A table to understand screen classification and selection (2025 )
CategoryMaterial FeaturesApplication ScenariosBudget Ratio (of Projector)Reflective (Front Projection)White PlasticFine texture, wide viewing angleMeeting rooms, classro...