Carl's Blackout Cloth, Projector Screen Material, White, Gain 1.0 (16:9 | 66x110 | 128-in | Folded) Projection Screen/Movie Screen Fabric Blackout Cloth is our top-selling Projector Screen Material making it a budget-friendly, do-it-yourself screen building favorite! This front projection blackout fabric surface is the standard to which all other screen surfaces are compared. Blackout Cloth's matte white surface and gain of 1.0 diffuse light in all directions so the image can be seen from any angle. It is suitable for use in a variety of settings with accurate color and clarity in a dark viewing environment where ambient light is controlled (dark viewing environment). Blackout Cloth screen material is extremely sturdy and is best for a wooden fixed frame where it will be stretched tightly and evenly in all four directions (tight like a drum). Ships Folded in a Box*, however select sizes have the option to ship rolled on a tube. Due to its popularity, several sizes are available to ship from Carl's Place (CP) or from Amazon's warehouse (FBA). Blackout Cloth is perfect for a budget-friendly DIY projector screen It is the entry-level front projection standard to which all other screen surfaces are compared Offers a matte white surface with a gain of 1.0 so the image can be seen from any angle Provides accurate color and clarity in a dark environment where ambient light is controlled Tension-mount for best results (pulled tight and evenly in all four directions like an artist canvas) Best for an indoor, fixed frame application (Not mildew resistant) Compatible with standard or short throw projectors Works best when the minimum throw distance is 0.2 times the width of the image 1800 Minimum Lumens Recommended The smooth texture side, of Blackout Cloth, with a rubber coating faces the audience If you want make a projector screen by wrapping the material over the frame, and stapling on the back, you may need to order extra material to cover the thickness of your frame <span class="a-text-bold">View our Technical Specification documents</span> [PDFs] below for additional information including our installation guide, comparison chart and specification sheet Not acoustically transparent Not suitable for rear projection Not suitable for wall mounts Not recommended for roll down applications When a screen is pulled tight evenly all the way around the screen we call this tensioned. Tensioning provides a flat screen for even light distribution. Securing tension-mounted screens at just the top and bottom, just the sides or only in the corners will not provide a flat surface for even light distribution. If you choose not to tension-mount Blackout Cloth you are likely to see waves or ripples in your image.