What is a fixed frame projector screen?

A fixed frame screen is a tensioned projection surface permanently mounted to an aluminium perimeter frame. The fabric is stretched flat and stays on the wall year-round. Permanent tension eliminates the waves and sag that affect pull-down screens over time, making it the reference standard for dedicated home theater installations.

What is the difference between matte white and ALR on a fixed frame screen?

Matte white (gain 1.0) provides accurate colour and a 160� viewing angle - ideal for rooms with controlled lighting. ALR (Ambient Light Rejecting) screens have a micro-structured surface that rejects off-axis ambient light, maintaining contrast when lights are on. Choose matte white for dark or curtained rooms; choose ALR for rooms with natural light or overhead lighting you cannot fully control.

What size fixed frame screen do I need?

Screen size is determined by your seating distance. At 2.5 m (8 ft), a 100" screen is ideal. At 3.0 m (10 ft), 110"-120" works well. At 3.5-4.0 m (11-13 ft), 120"-130" is the right range. The free TrueThrow Screen Simulator at truethrow.com/pages/simulator lets you overlay any size in a photo of your actual room before purchasing.

Can I use a fixed frame screen in a living room?

Yes, if the screen being permanently visible is acceptable in the space. Fixed frame screens stay on the wall at all times. For rooms where the screen needs to disappear - living rooms, guest rooms, multi-purpose spaces - a motorized floor-rising screen is a more practical choice. Fixed frame is best suited to dedicated media rooms or basement home theaters.

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Fixed Frame Screens

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Brand: TrueThrow

5 screens available - Direct From the Manufacturer, 1-year warranty, free shipping across Canada on orders over $499.

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Dedicated Home Cinema

The Gold Standard in Flat Projection

Fixed frame projector screens are the reference standard for home cinema. A rigid aluminium perimeter frame holds the screen fabric under constant tension, eliminating any possibility of wrinkles, ripples, or billowing — the same flatness benchmark used in professional screening rooms.

TrueThrow fixed frame screens are available in ten distinct surfaces: from the 1.1-gain Matte White for reference-accurate imaging in controlled environments, through the ambient-light-rejecting Grey Crystal ALR and Black Crystal ALR, the ceiling-light-rejecting Lenticular CLR, and the acoustically transparent Woven Acoustic (WAT) for behind-screen speaker installations. UST laser TV owners can choose from the CBSP, HBSP, BSP, or Fresnel fixed-frame surfaces — lenticular and Fresnel fabrics purpose-matched to ultra-short-throw optics.

All TrueThrow fixed frame screens feature a deep-black velvet masking border that absorbs stray edge light for a true floating-image effect. Sizes range from 84″ to 150″ diagonal, 16:9 aspect ratio, direct-to-door to Canada with no brokerage fees, 1-year warranty.

10 Surfaces for Every Projection Environment

Matte white for light-controlled rooms • High-contrast grey for modest ambient light • Grey ALR for well-lit rooms with a standard projector • Black ALR for the deepest contrast in any light • CLR for ceiling-light rejection • CBSP/HBSP/BSP for UST laser TVs • Fresnel for high-brightness UST setups • Woven acoustic for in-wall speaker systems.

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