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Correct me if I'm wrong but for 92" diagonal it is 45"x80", therfore to keep this same 16:9 aspect ratio but add a 1" border I make my measurements 47"x82" isn't that correct?

Kevin - I just used some left over base moulding. I think anything will work. My suggestion would be to get some that has a very low profile along one edge.

Quote: Originally Posted by skippy911 Correct me if I'm wrong but for 92" diagonal it is 45"x80", therfore to keep this same 16:9 aspect ratio but add a 1" border I make my measurements 47"x82" isn't that correct? Yes, a 92" HDTV screen is 80" wide by 45" high. What are you asking...how to cut the gf? Gosh I wouldn't attempt that, or if you DO want...

Quote: Originally Posted by Harpmaker This might come too late, but I would try using a good quality rotary cutter. It will look something like the one below and should be available at any store that sells facric, including Wal-Mart. Thanks for the reply. I tried something similar to that but the fibers were all sticking out once I was finished. I decided to just wrap it around some piece of plastic and then put that up. Thanks though!

What's the easiest way to cut laminate? I ordered a 5' x 10' sheet and went to cut it tonight with a circular saw and the darn thing tore. I was using 2 flimsy plastic saw horses to hold the sheet up and half way through the cut the weight of the sheet (because one of the saw horses collapsed) tore the sheet. Now I'm out $110 and I have a wife that won't talk to me. At any rate, I'm going to go the painted route...

i was lucky enough that the place i bought it from was willing to drop it off at my house in their delivery truck the next day. can't comment on how it works as a screen yet, my projector is in transit to my house right now. i bought it as a temporary screen to audition swatches of screen material i'm considering, but if it looks really good i might be using it for more than a little while.

Quote: Originally Posted by RCN_Moose Well, I put an order in....unfortunately they called the next day to say they we're backordered 2 or 3 weeks.....and they had numerous orders ahead of mine on backorder. Apparently the word is out. I cancelled my order for now, trying to find a local dealer. They told me the same thing!! But get this - I placed my order about 9 days ago. My order just arrived today!! I was going to cancel too - but...

You definitely can... I just wouldn't be able to advise you on which paint to get.

DemonZero0, Thanks for the reply. Is there a cheaper alternative to that goo systems? I was hoping to get some regular paint from the hardware store and get a decent image.

1 yard for a 145" screen? I don't think most use a small amount of material and then try to join it. In fact I havent heard of anyone doing that. You want enough material to cover the width of your screen, I cant see how you would join the material well enough to make it look good, sorry. Get 4-5 yards if the price is to steep go to their website and you should be able to print 40-50% off coupon.