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Surface Types

Rating Screen Surface Types

The way a surface refracts light is what differentiates one screen fabric from another. Look at the gain () together with the viewing angle () when evaluating fabric choices. Lower gain ratings mean the light is reflected more uniformly from the center to the edge of the viewing area. Here are how the most popular fabrics stack up.

Note: Low gain screens are best for home theater, and with today's brighter projectors.

Da-Lite Screens

Matte White

The most versatile screen surface and a good choice when you can control ambient light. It evenly distributes light over a wide viewing area (50 degrees), while colors remain bright and life-like, with no shifts in hue. This surface may be cleaned, is mildew resistant, and flame retardant.

1.1       100 degrees

High Contrast Matte White

Designed for moderate output DLP and LCD projectors, this screen surface is a great choice when video images are the main source of information being projected and where ambient light is moderately controlled. With its specially designed gray base material and reflective top surface, this screen material is able to provide very good black levels without sacrificing the white level output. Screen surface can be cleaned with mild soap and water. Flame retardant and mildew resistant.

1.1       90 degrees

High Contrast Da-Mat

A smooth, gray, vinyl finish surface for high output LCD and DLP projectors. This surface improves the perceived contrast by lowering black levels. It is a flexible unsupported vinyl fabric and may be folded or rolled. Available on all models offered with the Da-Mat surface. Screen surface can be cleaned with mild soap and water. Flame retardant and mildew resistant.

0.8       90 degrees

Cinema Vision

A unique unsupported vinyl surface that offers a bright, uniform image with no color shift no matter at what angle you view the image. Screen surface can be cleaned with mild soap and water. Flame retardant and mildew resistant.

1.3       90 degrees

High Contrast Cinema Vision

A smooth, gray, vinyl finish surface for moderate output DLP projectors. This surface improves the perceived contrast by lowering black levels while offering moderate gain. It is a flexible unsupported vinyl fabric and may be folded or rolled. Available on all models offered with the Cinema Vision surface. Screen surface can be cleaned with mild soap and water. Flame retardant and mildew resistant.

1.1       90 degrees

High Power

A technological breakthrough, combines the reflectivity of a glass beaded surface with the ability to clean the surface when required. Its smooth surface offers the highest gain of all types of screen surfaces with moderate viewing angle. Screen surface can be cleaned with mild soap and water. Flame retardant and mildew resistant.

2.8       60 degrees

Video Spectra 1.5

Especially designed for demanding video and overhead LCD projection applications where a balance of higher gain (1.5) and greater viewing angle (35 degrees) is required. The special pearlescent surface may be cleaned with mild soap and water. Mildew resistant, flame retardant.

1.5       70 degrees

Da-Tex

A translucent, neutral gray vinyl, rear projection surface that offers high transmission and low reflectance values for optimal viewing. It yields excellent color rendition, image contrast and a wide viewing angle. Suitable for all types of rear projection. Ideally suited for both lace and grommet and snap button type screens. Material needs to be tensioned. Screen surface can be cleaned with mild soap and water. Flame retardant and mildew resistant.

1.8       60 degrees