A projector screen costs about $400 to $1,800 fixed, $200 to $700 as a manual pull-down and $700 to $2,500 motorized for 100 to 120 inches, and installing it adds roughly $150 to $450. Choose a fixed frame for a dedicated theatre, a motorized or pull-down screen for a shared room, and a real screen over a white wall once the projector is in regular use. Pixl installs screens you bought and quotes from a photo.
PCBy the Pixl Canada install team. Calculated October 27, 2026. Canadian dollars, before tax. Ranges are market estimates, not a fixed Pixl price. 6 min read.
- Fixed vs manual vs motorized
- Wall space for each screen size
- Cost with install range
- Pay after the job
- A fixed frame is the flattest and fits a dedicated theatre. Motorized suits a shared room but needs a nearby outlet.
- A 120 in. 16:9 screen needs a wall 2.66 m wide and 1.49 m tall. A 2.39:1 screen of the same height needs 3.57 m.
- Installing a screen adds roughly $150 to $450 on top of the projector, from the market ranges on the projector page.
- New outlets are electrical work for a licensed electrician and are not in Pixl’s posted prices.
You have a projector, or have chosen one, and need to pick and size a screen and know what it costs installed.
You are not sure whether you want a projector at all. Start with projector vs TV for a home theatre.
What are the screen types, and what do they cost?
A screen is the part of a projector setup that you see every time, and it often costs less than the projector. These are market estimates for a 100 to 120 inch screen, not a fixed Pixl price. Pixl installs the screen and projector you bought, and the projector page gives market ranges for the install: $150 to $450 to mount and align the projector, and $300 to $900 with a screen. The difference, $150 to $450, is the screen’s share.
| Screen type | Screen price | Install, derived market range | Screen plus install |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed frame | $400 to $1,800 | $150 to $450 | $550 to $2,250 |
| Manual pull-down | $200 to $700 | $150 to $450 | $350 to $1,150 |
| Motorized (electric roll-down) | $700 to $2,500 | $150 to $450 | $850 to $2,950 |
| Ambient-light-rejecting (ALR) fixed frame | $1,000 to $3,000 | $150 to $450 | $1,150 to $3,450 |
| Projector paint on a wall, no screen | $100 to $300 | DIY or painter | $100 to $300 |
Fixed, manual or motorized: how do they compare?
| Factor | Fixed frame | Manual pull-down | Motorized |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picture flatness | Flattest, tensioned on a frame | Can ripple at the edges | Good if the model has tab-tensioning |
| Needs power | No | No | Yes, plus a switch, remote or trigger |
| Wall or ceiling space | Wall space always taken | Case on the wall or ceiling | Case on the wall or ceiling, or recessed |
| Fits | Dedicated theatre or basement | Occasional use, tight budget | A multi-use room where the wall is shared |
| Watch out for | Cannot be hidden when not in use | Needs a hand to pull and latch | A new outlet is electrical work for a licensed electrician |
| Rough cost | $400 to $1,800 | $200 to $700 | $700 to $2,500 |
Power is the practical difference. A motorized screen needs an outlet near the case, and a new outlet or circuit is work for a licensed electrician. Pixl’s posted prices do not include new electrical work, so tell us when you book if the outlet is not in place yet.
What size screen fits the wall?
Screen sizes are diagonals, but walls are measured in width and height. The table gives the wall space a 16:9 screen needs. Add the frame border, usually a few centimetres, from the datasheet. Pick the diagonal from your seat distance first: projector vs TV for a home theatre has the table.
| Diagonal | Width (16:9) | Height | Width at 2.39:1 and the same height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 in. | 2.04 m (80 in.) | 1.15 m (45 in.) | 2.74 m |
| 100 in. | 2.21 m (87 in.) | 1.25 m (49 in.) | 2.98 m |
| 110 in. | 2.44 m (96 in.) | 1.37 m (54 in.) | 3.27 m |
| 120 in. | 2.66 m (105 in.) | 1.49 m (59 in.) | 3.57 m |
| 135 in. | 2.99 m (118 in.) | 1.68 m (66 in.) | 4.02 m |
| 150 in. | 3.32 m (131 in.) | 1.87 m (74 in.) | 4.46 m |
A wide-format 2.39:1 screen of the same height is much wider. At 120 in. 16:9 (height 1.49 m), a 2.39:1 screen is 3.57 m wide, so check the wall before you buy.
Which screen suits your room?
| Room | Screen | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated basement theatre | Fixed frame | Flat picture, no moving parts, the wall is always the screen |
| Living room that is also a family room | Motorized, or a pull-down | The wall is free when you are not watching a film |
| Rental or condo where you cannot drill the ceiling | Floor-standing or tripod screen, or paint | No fixing into the building structure |
| Bright room | ALR fixed frame, if the projector sits at the right angle | Helps with ambient light. Check the screen’s placement guidance |
| Tight budget, occasional use | Manual pull-down or paint | Lowest cost; accept a less flat surface |
Do you need a screen at all?
| Option | What you get | What you give up |
|---|---|---|
| Plain white wall | Free, instant | Texture, colour tint and uneven brightness show up in the picture |
| Projector paint | A flatter, more even surface for $100 to $300 | Less brightness and contrast than a real screen, and a wall you cannot use for anything else |
| Real screen | Even surface, designed gain, edges and masking | Cost and wall space |
A real screen is worth it once the projector is more than an occasional toy, because the picture quality gain is large compared with the cost.
What does the install involve?
| Step | What happens | Have ready |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pick the position | Centre the screen on the seating, check the throw distance from the projector manual | Seat distance, projector model, screen model |
| 2. Find solid fixing | Fix into studs or the right anchors for the wall type | A photo of the wall. Concrete adds $50 and brick $80 to Pixl TV labour; projector jobs are quoted from the photo |
| 3. Mount the screen | Hang it level and square | The screen unboxed and checked for damage |
| 4. Align the projector | Set size, focus and keystone so the picture fills the screen | A source to test with |
| 5. Connect power and sound | Plug in the screen controller if motorized, and connect a soundbar or speakers | An outlet where it is needed |
For the install ranges and what is included, see projector installation. If you are still choosing between a projector and a TV, read projector vs TV for a home theatre.
Projector screens: frequently asked questions
Is a fixed or motorized projector screen better?
A fixed frame gives the flattest picture and costs less than a good motorized screen. A motorized screen suits a room where the wall is shared. Pick on the room, not the feature list.
How much does a projector screen cost in Canada?
As a market estimate, a 100 to 120 in. screen runs about $400 to $1,800 fixed, $200 to $700 manual pull-down and $700 to $2,500 motorized. These are not Pixl prices.
How much does it cost to install a projector screen?
Pixl quotes projector and screen jobs from a photo. The market range is $300 to $900 for a projector and screen together, against $150 to $450 for the projector alone, so a screen adds about $150 to $450.
What size projector screen do I need?
Pick a diagonal from your seat distance. A picture filling 30 to 40 degrees of your view is about 75 to 100 inches at 3 m (10 ft). Then check the wall width.
Can I use a white wall instead of a screen?
Yes, but texture and tint show in the picture. Projector paint or a real screen gives a more even surface.
Do motorized screens need an electrician?
They need an outlet nearby. If there is none, a new outlet is work for a licensed electrician. Pixl’s posted prices do not include new electrical work.
Do you install screens I bought online?
Yes. We install the screen and projector you bought anywhere. Send the models and a photo of the wall.
Get a fixed quote for your screen and projector
Send the screen and projector models and a photo of the wall. You pay after the job.
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Sources and method. Screen width = diagonal x 0.8716 (16:9) and height = diagonal x 0.4903, converted from inches to metres; for 120 in. that is 2.66 m by 1.49 m, and 1.49 m x 2.39 = 3.57 m. Screen install range = market range for projector and screen ($300 to $900) minus the range for the projector alone ($150 to $450), both from the Pixl projector installation page: 300 – 150 = 150 and 900 – 450 = 450. Screen prices are market estimates rounded to the nearest $100, not a fixed Pixl price. Posted Pixl wall surcharges checked October 27, 2026.
About Pixl Canada. Pixl Canada is an installation company based in Edmonton, Alberta, serving cities across Canada with TV mounting, security cameras, appliance installation and smart home setup. Call or text (587) 899-7495. Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm and Sunday 9am to 7pm.