Use an actual stud finder.
How to hang a projector screen on a wall.
I m installing a motorised projector screen in this video this is a 90 inch screen.
You should drag the stud detector over the wall upon which you will mount the projector screen.
Throw distance x width of screen in inches distance from screen to projector lens throw distance is the distance from the screen to the projector for example if your screen is 87 wide and the throw distance of your projector is 1 3 the projector should be 113 87x1 3 113 from the screen.
After that you should measure the projector screen width with a measuring tape.
One option is to use a wall mount cabinet with a whiteboard inside.
If it lights red you ve found the stud.
At around 10kg i didn t trust hanging it from the ceiling as it just at.
Use your result to place your projector at the correct distance from your screen then attach your mount to the projector.
To do this use the formula.
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One side attaches to the wall the other permanently affixed to the projector screen frame.
You will need to mark this area with a pencil.
Carry the line from end to end using a speed square.
Use an extra strong magnet.
Another is to use a cabinet that sits on.
This will help you locate the screws that attach the drywall to the studs.
You ve found the screw and the stud if.
Without straying away from the topic any further here s what you need to do to hang a projector screen from the ceiling.
Move the machine over your ceiling.
Attach the cleat to the projector screen frame measure down off of the top of the frame about 12 16 and make a mark.
When it sounds it means that it has identified part of the stud wall.
Alternatively avoid a dangling string in front of a window by creating a hooked end on the straightened metal hanger and use that to extend your reach to the handle as needed.
Raise and install the projector screen thread a string or rope that was delivered with the projector onto the handle to make it easier to reach the handle.
Throw ratio x screen width throw distance.