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Written by Kenton Cruz
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Thursday, 10 July 2008 15:40 |
Do-it-yourself enthusiasts carefully choose the TV, projector, DVD player, chairs and other equipment when building out a home theater. Very few media room makers consider the color of the walls. Ambient light or reflectivity can take away or enhance the viewing quality in your new room, so the wall and ceiling color matters.
Basically, light can be the enemy when considering the picture quality of your new flat panel plasma or lcd tv. Light also affects the picture quality of a projector and the performance of the projector screen. Flat paints are less reflective than gloss paints. Darker colors also produce more desirable viewing results than whites or lighter pastel colors. In short, the darker the media room, the better the picture. Black is the ideal color but many people don't want a black room for obvious reasons; a black room isn't very inviting, especially if you intend to occasionally use the room for purposes other than watching movies/TV. So, instead, many people choose plum or red tones or neutral colors such as tan and brown. The idea is to keep the room as dark as you can so as to keep the reflection of the light to a minimum. Also, do not choose paints or wallpaper products that block vapor. Instead of letting the walls "breathe", these products act as a vapor barrier, which encourages moisture to condense and stay on the wall, causing the paint to chip away or become deformed. Condensed water also isn't good for your TV if you mount it on the wall or have it close to the wall. With these tips, home theater painting should be simple to do, and as important as the color scheme. By choosing the right color and type of paint, and by applying it properly, you will increase your viewing pleasure. The perfect home theater is just a few paint strokes away. |
