Caring for High Grain Screens

Caring for a high gain projection screen is important.  Practicing good cleaning and handling of the screen will protect it from damage and extend the life of the screen.  It is essential in protecting the investment and keeping the screen useful.

Caring for a high gain projection screen starts when it is first purchased.  Screens usually come rolled or folded.  The first thing a person should do is wait.  It is very important not to try to take the screen out of the package before it has gotten to room temperature.  If the screen has been subjected to cold or heat during shipping it should be allowed to sit for a while before opening it up.  This helps keep the screen from receiving permanent damage.  At the same time it is also important to take the screen out of the package as soon as possible once it is at room temperature.

Keeping a screen rolled or folded could create a permanent crease or marking on the screen.  Once the screen is taken out of the package it should be secured to the support.  The screen should be stored in an area where it will not be subjected to handling or dust and where it can stay at a fairly constant temperature.

Caring for a high gain projection screen begins right away.  The care a person gives their screen within the first few hours of owning it is very important.  This is the time when irreversible damage can occur.  To get off on the right foot and ensure plenty of good use a person should immediately focus on their projection screen once they get it home.

High grain screens can be made of different materials, but there are some basic care instructions one should follow to ensure that the high gain screen they use will stay in perfect condition.  The first thing a person should do is identify possible problems.  A person should make sure the screen is protected form dust and people.  If the screen is in an area that has a lot of traffic it will need to be protected from dust and other debris that can ruin the screen.  It will also have to be protected from people touching it or, if it is not secured in place, from being knocked over or bumped into. 

People can be the worst enemy of a screen.  Any accidental contact with the screen could cause damage.  To prevent problems caused by dust or people a person should keep their high grain screen away from high traffic areas when not in use and covered up.

Taking care of a high grain screen is easy once a person realizes what can cause it damage.  Practicing good screen care is a way to protect the investment and ensure that the screen will remain in good shape.  By keeping people and dust away from the screen, a person can keep it protected and extend the life of the screen.