What is a Pull Down Screen?

A pull down screen is a projection screen which stows away when not in use. There are a number of reasons to use a pull down screen, ranging from a desire to use space efficiently to a dislike for looking at a projection screen when it is not in use. Pull down screens are readily available from companies which stock projection supplies, and they can also be custom made for specific applications. There are several ways in which a pull down screen can work. Classically, the screen rolls up into a housing which is tucked away near the ceiling. When the screen is needed, an operator can pull it down manually with a cord, or activate an electric motor which causes the screen to unroll itself. Pull down screens can also have rigid frames which slide the screen up and out of the way when not in use. In both cases, the screen can be pulled down over any number of things, including windows and walls, as long as there are no protrusions to catch on the screen and tear it. Classrooms are one of t ... more