How to Build and Hang a Projector Screen

Today I built the projector screen of our (OK fine, my) dreams. 144 diagonal inches of pure...screen.
screen material: amzn.to/2qu2onZ
screen border: amzn.to/2qtZz6z
my projector: amzn.to/2MiCzzv
my ceiling mount: amzn.to/2pL8YUw
thanks rachel for being amazing
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music by:
jeff kaale - green & morning tea
andrew applepie - the betrayal
otis mcdonald - celebration

[@leomiskovic259]

Wow this was posted 7 years ago? You’re still helping people build an amazing projector screen! Everything someone needs to know to build it is in this video. The tools. The material. The measurements. The placements. And the possible problems and how to fix the problems. Everything is in this video! A true “How to” video! Well done sir! Mm Since it’s been 7 years, do you still have it up? Has there been any problems since you put it up? I would love to know!

[@Alex-iu5oi]

Yo wtf bro I literally cried watching this. I've never seen such a soothing process in building a real life projector screen. I'm happy for you that you have a wife who you seem to have a very good relationship with. I hope you guys will be together forever, and I;m sure you will. Keep jiving my man keep it up xoxo love you

[@davidlabarr]

Never seen someone get this emotionally connected over a Projector Screen project

[@NJA2k8]

Projector screens... They just sorta speak to me yenno

[@DIYwithRick]

that's the nicest thing anyone on youtube has ever said to me alex. thanks for that!

[@TomColontonio]

Champion build!!

[@skorbirus2658]

weird flex, but ok.

[@ufcivil]

Great build Rick. I did pretty much the same a few years back but I used 1"x2"s instead. Turned out great and it was light enough to hang with 2 picture hanging anchors.

[@jimcanfield532]

Brilliant Easy to follow, excellent instructions, potential problematic issues defined and basically a blueprint how “how to make” videos should be presented, a little, music, humor and editing combined with a lot of information. Be proud, nice job.

[@donteatananimal]

Thank you for the step by step guide. I did essentially everything you did, including picking up the baby Kreg Jig and it turned out great! I cannot thank you enough, this is by far the best guide I came across on KZbin. Continue doing what you're doing... You're good at it.

[@andrewangus1537]

Two questions, how hard were the corners? How important are straight 1x4s?

[@weavermarkr]

Followed the instructions to the T and ended up with a beautiful projector screen! The one thing I did wrong was follow your instructions to set my kreg jig to 3/4” because I was using 1x4s so I drilled all the way through. So I got some more wood and set it to 1” and the rest of the job was a piece of cake! Thanks so much for the tutorial! I have no woodworking experience but I’m so happy how it came out following your process! I even did the French cleat using my neighbor’s table saw!

[@andrewnovak8971]

Just ordered that smaller Kreg Jig and fabric from Carl's Place. Doing basically exactly the same just a wee bit smaller. Super simple design with outstanding results. Thanks for the guide!

[@slydweis]

I followed this video with a little tweaking of my own. My 156" screen turned out awesome. Thanks for making this!

[@azzgunther]

You're good at presentation. You relay information in a way that feels like I'm keeping up. It's always clear how we've come to the point in the tutorial that we're at. Perfect balance of words for the concepts that needed words and visuals for everything else, so as to not become too wordy. Most tutorial videos are too wordy and end up hiding important information in their word salad. If you didn't already have a DIY youtube channel I'd say: "You should start a KZbin channel where you walk people through other projects."

[@DIYwithRick]

Thanks Chris! I'm still trying to pull everything together but positive feedback like this let's me know i'm on the right track! I viewed countless youtube videos on building a projector screen and many of them never even showed the process of stretching the material!! So I try to document most of the process and include the good, bad and the ugly. For better or worse!

[@shyambhaskar4835]

@@DIYwithRick Great

[@jellyfish9966]

I'm in school for interior design and woodworking in Austria and I've actually never seen screws put in at an angle this way but it looks way easier than any other framing techniques we had to learn, probably going to try this one out soon. Also I just found your channel and your videos are amazing and really helpful.

[@DIYwithRick]

thank you! the pocket hole system is really useful.best of luck with your studies!

[@fgiammatteo]

I very rarely comment, or even like videos. Not because I don’t want to. There are loads of excellent people out there making amazing content, that I watch over and over again. But I am now going to take the time to make you my first comment and like in -I don’t know how long. I have to say, you’re awesome dude. Not only do you seem well versed in diy, but your process is well thought out and carefully executed. Definitely going to browse through the lot of your videos. Thanks.

[@MrBartender49]

Great screen! May I suggest... While stretching the screen material one person method start with thumb tacks before using staples, you start on corners first! Start on one corner with tact's then go to opposite corner while stretching material, then another corner then opposite corner. After you get it nice and tight staple corners and remove tact's, after that the sides are easy! This is a great method I discovered on my own, also I took a sander and sanded the FRAME Screen side corners so the when stretching material no sharp corners to rip the screen while stretching! Hope this is helpful! Have a great day!

[@Kugelschrei]

It's soothing to watch this. It seems to be the combination between chill music and straight forward working, do this, do that, step by step and everything gives you results. Appreciate it

[@DIYwithRick]

thanks for the kind words mindhook!

[@JerryRigEverything]

Awesome editing!

[@DIYwithRick]

thanks jerry!

[@kholwayd9839]

Jerry!

[@meelhouse7924]

Rick, I never comment on people youtube video but sir, this is one of the best instructional videos I've seen thus far buddy. Keep it up and thanks cause i was about to spend $300 on a screen size that was too small for my vision of a threater room. Thanks again Rick!

[@kingfishj8]

One trick I did to make the smoothing go better was to do a temporary securing job with of gorilla tape every couple inches. Using the tape allows multiple re-positioning, and holds for the hour or so needed to get it smoothed out and stapled. Using the small pieces allows for compensating for stretching in the direction along the edge. Thee gorilla tape's extra grip enabled a better hold with some stretch. After that, stapling was quick and smooth.

[@jeffallen3598]

i did something a bit more simple.. Went to homedepot and bought a large canvas drop cloth. At the top, attached the cloth to a rigid PVC pipe and hung it from the ceiling. At the bottom, used the same PVC pipe and added some weight in the pipe to help hold the cloth taunt. Then I can roll it up and get behind it when ever i need to. Oh, that cloth was a bit on the Tan side, so i washed it a few times with bleach to Whiten it and get those fold wrinkles out of it... Might no be as good as this guys material, but i haven’t had any issues. I have an Epson 3D projector and the picture and 3D effect has been flawless. I guess it could be brighter with a super white and slightly reflective screen... But the whole setup cost me about $20. Easy and cheap to replace if i accidentally rip it or stain it. Just a thought.

[@D1G1TALSYNAPS3]

Man, so I’m in the process of this project. 170” screen. When I was mounting the cleat to the wall I snapped the lug bolt. FML. Ended up using the spot right below that. So far so good. Tomorrow going to stretch the screen. So nervous. It’s been tough. You make it look so easy.

[@princeonana]

I'm wondering who will give a thumbs down for this hard work put into building his projector. What brought them on the page? Either you didn't know how to do it and came to learn or you have a PhD in carpentry, in that case, have a better video of the same concept. Shame on those souls. Great Job...

[@SJ-fj6oe]

I followed this video to make my 194" diagonal screen (170" x95") with 1"x3"x8" pine boards frame and Carl's Projector screen material. It's amazing.

[@Sequan09]

The commentary was top notch. Definitely pushing me towards DIY.

[@valleytv9791]

did this last month for our church. the material is cheaper direct but does work great. we just used 2x4s and wrapped around the edges so 2 cuts and done. 30 mind and $90 total cost. found an Epson 3lamp on amazon for 700 and it looks fantastic.

[@DIYwithRick]

nice!

[@cheuklam5523]

I had this same exact project, with the same exact size screen. I can't stress how nostalgic this is for me. My project took 6 hours with help. Stretching and stapling definitely took forever. Tip about the felt tape is spot on, I have a small crack in one of my corners. :

[@j.f.brunet6218]

Thank You so much! I've built my screen EXACTLY as you described it. Took me an afternoon! It was awesome. Thanks for the great ideas and tips. It made this effortless...

[@adamaaroneliss2317]

hahaha.. so like the ending part.. star wars dvd but came out dirty dancing..lolx😂😂😂

[@igoruenf]

I was wondering "wow, what scene is that?!" then it hit me. lol

[@sdwarfs]

Well... next project is an automatic disc sorting machine. It'll put the discs into the correct cases....

[@dougguida]

Glad to see that you and the project manager could work together on this one. The final product looks fantastic, just don't tell her about the wood glue on the carpet ;)

[@DIYwithRick]

haha!

[@mrbig443]

best built diy screen ive seen on you tube and i watch them a lot.

[@macraedavis]

NO ADS! It has been so long since I have seen a KZbin video without ads, it felt like something was missing.

[@DIYwithRick]

hope you enjoyed the vid!

[@DIYwithRick]

For everyone that's asking: Build/Cut Lists for 100", 120", 135", 144" and 150" Screens: diywithrick.com/2018/12/12/build-hang-projector-screen/ My Projector: amzn.to/2MiCzzv White Screen Material: amzn.to/2qu2onZ Black Screen Border: amzn.to/2qtZz6z My Ceiling Mount: amzn.to/2pL8YUw

[@JP.D]

Thanks for the ideas. How’s the screen holding up?

[@timsterrockstar]

DIYwithRick hi Rick what's the specs of the boards?

[@ebsn1]

In the video, why didnt you extend the longest boards (top/bottom) to the actual length? The length is fine the way you did, as you include the width of the outside vertical boards as part of lenth. But the height of the outer boards could have been same as the inner vertical boards. Therefor you would only need 2 sizes (verticals and horizontals) of wood instead of 3 (horizontals, ends, middles). Is it less stable with 2 sizes?

[@ANARABWHOWANTSPEACE]

Hey that wasn't Star Wars !!!!!!!!

[@Yinzam]

Hi, buddy, good video. we are professional manufacture of projector, any interest, pls let me know: www.salange.com

[@av8rbri473]

Did mine per the 120” BOM. came out outstanding. TY!! The hardest part (to me) was cutting/installing the blk velvet tape on. Holy cow. The easy part was getting all the wrinkles out and shooting a couple hundred staples in to secure the material to the wood. (Electric stapler for the win)

[@GunnyPhillips]

Your screen looks great and you inject just the right amount of humor to keep it interesting. Dangerous watching people like you though because you're obviously a very skilled woodworker. I might just get the idea that I am as well, which is sadly not the case. 🤣🤣

[@BradiKal61]

In stretching the screen id recommend starting by tacking the middle of each side, and then do each corner. After those eight points are fixed go down each side.

[@y2kbug77]

Added this to my favorites for when I get my next house. You left just enough room for some nice Floorstanders on each side.

[@ElegantD]

Man, I was literally just thinking that I hadn't seen any DIYwithRick videos in a while, glad to see you're still up and about doing your thing.

[@DIYwithRick]

sick kids, traveling wife! been a rough few months!

[@ElegantD]

Makes sense. I hope everyone's feeling better.

[@DIYwithRick]

thanks michael really appreciate that man! they're on the upswing thankfully!

[@krousseaux]

"Don't tell Rachel" My favorite part.

[@DIYwithRick]

lol!

[@sdwarfs]

Damned! I always missed this part of Star Wars! 😂

[@yourhealthcaretv9825]

Fantastic job! You could save people a lot of money. Start your own business doing that and train others to do the labor. That's awesome 👍

[@smelka31]

I am not sure why but I found this video very therapeutic with all the DIY and music. Thanks, dude!!

[@YorkiesBitsandBobs]

I would have given you the thumbs up for this video but I can't because I've already done it last year lol, I loved it

[@btexpress53]

Love your attention to detail! You just convinced me to DIY!!!!

[@rudeyute2k]

I know this video is old and I'm late to the party, but that was an outstanding job.

[@andeez_nutz]

Great Video! I like your style. Channels like yours are what make KZbin great!

[@DIYwithRick]

thanks mira!

[@Swize06]

Video was already fire adding dirty dancing brought it to another level

[@DeMathijs33]

This is the first video I saw from you. Your explanation is very easy.You got a new sub :)

[@DIYwithRick]

thanks mathijs! appreciate the support!

[@PolinGuira]

DIYwithRick how many inch is tha and what cant the projector is good and sheep 800 dollar minimum

[@Wicked_He_Bad]

FYI u don't need to get the screen rolled get it folded cheaper and when u start stretching it out it goes smooth and flat in seconds I done 3 screens about to move and do it again this video had a nice way to hang the screen before I just used 3 inch screws on each corner 2 on each side now I will used this guys method hope it works but I wonder if I only got one inch from the top and bottom of the screen of space how will I mount the screen on the mount ????

[@luisandoro1317]

I just saw your video. Very well explained. I will try it myself! Thank you you just gave me the confidence to tackle this project!

[@vonjovi4934]

Nice, if you have all these tools.. Mine, in the amount of $124.99 I bought 120" roll screen at Staples included the metal standing. I did not use the metal stand instead I hooked the roll screen in the wall and if I need it, I just full down the screen.. and for the metal stand I can still use for outside if I need it with the roll screen.

[@marshabrightly1307]

I LOVE A CREATIVE GUY LIKE HIM...

[@theboom7380]

Tackled my project yesterday, drew a lot of inspiration from this video. Thank you! Turned out great!

[@supercoolmunkee]

Hanging the screen like a canvas painting! I like this idea! I might use this idea!

[@Stuntman175]

You should have put the cleat on the other way around, thinner part goes the wall and the thicker part goes on the screen. The thinner part is less obvious when painted the same color as the wall.

[@hotmojo1]

Love your playfulness and "imperfections". Kudos, guys!

[@spacekees102]

Awesome man got a projector myself only my walls arent vertical so its a pain in this house. I will get a setup like this in the future already got the beamer so and this looks very good

[@Chicken_Dippers]

I wish I had the patients, tools, and skills to do this! Until that day comes I'll just stick with white wallpaper on the projector wall 😂😂😂

[@jr62inhometheater98]

Great video. I am getting ready to make a 140” 2.35:1 scope screen. Just that I already have a 65” OLED on the wall. What I want to ask is this, we gave people who watch a whole lot of tv and that would burn the bulbs. I would like to figure a way to mount the screen over the OLED . And then have a way to lift it up when we watch tv. Maybe using the small shocks you see on car hoods or hatches. Have you ever thought about something like that?

[@TheVRLover]

grest job man. I am using portable pull up screen and just bought Ikea tupplur blind to hang and make it easy :)

[@DIYwithRick]

nice!!

[@sweeety969]

loved that cheeky ending. Maybe use some felt as a buffer for your buffers so you don't scratch up your wall.

[@billg3356]

Beautiful screen, man. Nice work!

[@DIYwithRick]

thanks bill!

[@M0json]

2 minutes in the video I completely forgot what is it about cause this is so chill to listen to, man do some podcasts, I love your voice with the background relax music #nohomo

[@DIYwithRick]

haha glad to hear man! appreciate the kind words!

[@tivi4167]

When u stretching the screen u should (1. Attach the longside all the way first. Make sure that the the cloth is in a straight line.)( 2. Then go to the otherside, attach the middle.)( 3. The corners) (4. At independent order the othersides). I recommend practice with something else before. for example sheets.

[@robertfingerhut8361]

End result was awesome. Great work. Just a few points that I noticed though. It seemed like you went WAY overboard with construction on the frame and cleat. Lag bolts into the studs for maybe 25-30 pounds of material? The T and L brackets also seemed a bit overkill. For those reading this that want to trim a bit of the cost of the materials for your plan, don't bother with the brackets and/or bolts. This would have been fine with a few screws directly into the studs. Again, nothing wrong at all with what he did, just seemed like a bit of overkill is all. Great job.

[@benrub]

The stretched canvas adds a lot of pressure to the frame. I think Rick was right to reenforce it.

[@weeral1]

Not to mention a larger patch job for the bolt holes when you move. A wood screw hole can be covered up almost with paint alone.... unless you miss the stud.. several times... (but I wouldn't know anything about that). -.-

[@MoAnwar]

I am a new diyer that suffers from arm pain due to spine injury. but i struggle through. you inspired me with this video. i am not able to find the right size for my projector screen at a decent price. need a 16:10 133". I am going to build this.

[@DIYwithRick]

Awesome to hear thanks reaching out. Best of luck on the build Mo! Let me know how it goes!

[@williambennett26]

After receiving my screen from Wish , it looked like a 60 inch thin grey tarpaulin with edge eyelets. It was neatly folded resulting in an array of neat PERMANENT creases. No you can,t iron them out and weighted suspension would be futile. Binding is mentioned, like canvas stretching I suppose, but these creases are indented. Undecided whether to use it as an engine cover on my lawnmower or return it with of course a Trust Pilot comment.

[@dronesvisionsaeriennes]

Hi Rick...very good job..i think it's a real pleasure now for you to watch your movies....! Excellent

[@mreuphoria2]

Nobody puts baby in the corner. Well done mate. Wife won. Great show. Appreciate.

[@vikramvlog5434]

Nice video Sir.. Love from India🇮🇳

[@LesterSuggs]

Best screen build I've seen. Bravo.

[@deckofcards87]

Sweet setup! That screen's hugeee! Now if you get some 4K blurays you'll have that genuine 35mm quality

[@alexpettit3265]

"I don't always use wood glue over carped" hahahaha. I don't think I've ever enjoyed a DIY video so much. Thanks!

[@brettbarker8444]

Clicked for the lesson, subscribed for the humor.

[@dustinfultz4232]

The 45° hanger piece was genius!!

[@irelandgrt]

Just built a 100" screen. This is a little over engineered. The screen is really light and I hung mine by screws like a picture and it stays perfectly flat to the wall. Pocket hole jigs are awesome and make it so much easier.

[@69ztang]

Sooo much better than my build. Wish this vid was available then. Oh well. Great job!

[@mementorequiem]

Wanted to say great job! ^^ Wish you had uploaded your DIY guide earlier , built my screen in April and could've really used your handy tips! So far quite happy with the finished product, though only 90'', it offers quite an immersive experience over the old flat tv I had. I chose Carl's Flexigray for deeper blacks and 2'' velvet tape for borders. True that, the tape does shrink! At first I thought I was losing my mind as I could've sworn, when I installed it, it was slightly overlapping. Used the same on-wall mounting mechanism, but instead of putting spacers in the corners, I just drove one 1x4 into the wall along the bottom edge. Happy family movie nights and +1 sub from me. Cheers!

[@UncleJessy]

Killing it man. Congrats on another awesome build video

[@DIYwithRick]

thanks uncle jessy! appreciate it man!

[@gumb0l]

i got so mad when you picked Star Wars over Good, Bad & Ugly but sighed a breath of relief when you chose Dirty Dancing.

[@DIYwithRick]

lol!

[@Glorious_Kim_Jong_Un]

We got Dremel in Europe and have Kreg now everywhere. Life is complete!

[@fukrfuck290]

FUKN awesome...i hava 120" Elite screen..love it..hate assembly but i wish i would have built my own!!! truly squared when you build yaself!..GREAT job guy!!

[@THEATREGOD3]

curious to see when the spacers give out. but nice work. also next time you stretch a screen. Heat helps also, start at the 90. short side, then long side. what would really set that off since have the space, would be some Led tape.

[@ivanmani2222]

The only thing that would have made this better would be Rick Astley was playing when you turned on the projector at the end.

[@DIYwithRick]

i'd never rickroll you guys...

[@SuperTonyproduction]

Super bien vu j’adhère. C’est quand même un sacré boulot chapeau !!!

[@gotchabrands6314]

I painted my wall white. Worked like a charm.

[@tonycuranaj3393]

Great video.. artist canvas pliers would get all the wrinkles out.. start from center working opposite sides towards the corners

[@mardan1974]

Hey Rick, great video BTW! Got a few questions as I am planning on building my own screen. I am a bit nervous. 1. What size screws did you use for your 1x4s, and what type of wood is that? 2. I see some people place horizontal boards in and some out. Yours are in. Is there a correct way or does it makes any difference in measurement? 3. My diagonal screen will be 126 inches (110 width, 62 inch Height). I am planning on adding 3 inch felt borders. When I add 6 inches to the width, my diagonal measurement changes to 133 inches. Am I calculating this right? Thanks in advance!

[@XfectBoy]

WOW! E' stato molto bello guardare questo tutorial! Complimenti per le riprese e per il lavoro finale! Ottimo! Complimenti anche per la scelta del film storico Dirty Dancing

[@brodiestephens419]

This was amazing. Great to see someone interesting and funny doing DIY videos. Subscribed immediately. Great work man!

[@DIYwithRick]

thanks brodie!

[@Joshua-rx9wv]

I subbed after the 2:21 "don't tell Rachel...." and I'm sure that other wood glue comment was because of someone "ELSE'S" comment. lol. Good video thanks for taking the time to make edit and post it.

[@kevonmanuel]

Thank you. This video allowed me to make up my mind and just buy a premade projector screen.

[@roslee7]

I am looking for cordless drill that can drill woods, metal and wall and is the voltage important? coz i saw on the market has 9 v,12v,16,18v .. so the more volt means better?

[@deaddogblue]

That was the best video on KZbin, very funny in it's own way. Love it tanks for sharing ✌

[@DIYwithRick]

hey michael thanks for watching & the kind words!

[@sergeytulenin9215]

Hi, really cool stuff. Could you give a wood blocks size. Thanks

[@ericvize3336]

Good job. Looks professional

[@Eurica76]

Thanks for the great video....Also can you send me link to the screws & what size wood you used...Thanks.

[@iamtonykurtis]

Why have i watch this three times great job and funny

[@drew-shourd]

Sweet video, nice build, simple and professional...and the victory jump at the end,?... like a cherry on a sundae brah

[@jeanjohnson2743]

Not not big enough for my taste for a Dream screen projector but I'm still happy for you good luck

[@JasonFoxLCB]

You made this look doable. Now I must do. I thank you. My wife? We shall see.

[@danielnewcombe8865]

How do you decide what size screen to make for a room, what factors do you need to think about and what type of projector would you recommend.

[@Sintaxx]

Most-impressive, your construction skills.

[@DIYwithRick]

thanks john!

[@kunalkis1812kk]

Thanks! I made the frame with your instructions. It turned out very good. Now only thing I am confused about is cutting the hanging wood at 45 degrees angle. I don’t have a table saw. Do you have any suggestions for that?

[@acesplit]

Circular saw or you can just buy multiple metal cleats

[@oojaggedoo]

that is a legit screen! I may have to borrow your design. thank you for sharing