I've tried DIY blackout- great results
DIY white vinyl -whites were blown out and poor off axis viewing

I have seen several low end screens sub $300 and the all look fine once you are watching. I wouldn't mess with gain above 1.0 or go silver screen. Matte white is safe.

Fwiw, spandex AT screens and wall paint are becoming popular among DIYers.

Seymour AV sells all flavours of screens and gives free advice and samples. Not to mention they are fairly reasonably priced. There product will end up in my theater eventually.

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