The summer may be over, but the outdoor fun doesn't need to be! The end of summer means less pesky bugs out and nice cool temperatures. This is perfect for bonfires, hayrides, and movie nights! Movie nights, in particular, are a great way to get friends and neighbors together for some simple relaxing fun. If this sounds like something you'd like to do, grab some popcorn and read on to learn how to build a DIY PVC outside movie theater!
Making your own PVC movie theater is easy and inexpensive, costing much less than pre-made projector screens. PVC materials are also durable, so you will be able to reuse your DIY PVC theater countless times. Another fantastic PVC quality is its lightweight construction, meaning your PVC theater screen will be easy to set up and put away. Check out these three comprehensive DIY guides and get the best value on PVC materials right here at PVC Fittings Online!
1. Easy DIY Outdoor Movie Screen (The Shabby Creek Cottage)
This guide is fairly basic, but allows you to make an effective and extremely portable DIY PVC theater projector screen. It consists of a simple frame made up of 1-1/2" PVC pipe and fittings. This build uses wide legs to stay standing, but this alone may not be enough to keep it standing if the wind picks up. You may need to invest in some strong stakes! This PVC theater has a 7' x 6' screen, making it significantly larger than a standard TV screen, despite being the smallest of the screens on this list. Below is a list of PVC materials needed for this project.
- 1-1/2" Sch. 40 PVC Pipe
- 1-1/2" Sch. 40 PVC 90-Degree Elbows (2)
- 1-1/2" Sch. 40 PVC Tees (4)
- PVC Cement
2. Outdoor Movie Theater (Wired)
This next project is a bit more difficult to put together, but is also significantly larger and more durable than the last project. This build gives you a 9' x 5' screen, which lends itself well to modern movies, which are made in 16:9 aspect ratios. The most unique aspect of this design is the fact that it is supported by concrete-filled buckets. The weight of these buckets keeps the screen from falling over. This design also makes this PVC theater a little cumbersome to move around, so keep that in mind!
- 1-1/2" Sch. 40 PVC Pipe
- 1-1/2" Sch. 40 PVC 90-Degree Elbows (2)
- 1-1/2" Sch. 40 PVC Wyes (8)
- 1-1/2" Sch. 40 PVC Tees (2)
- 1-1/2" Sch. 40 PVC Cross (1)
- PVC Cement
3. Outdoor Movie Screen (Westaby)
The final project on this list is the ultimate DIY PVC theater, with a massive screen, 4 supports, and over 120 sq. ft. of screen space! This outdoor movie screen is a perfect way to bring everyone together for a night of backyard cinema magic. The large PVC frame supports a 16' x 8' screen, which is large enough for dozens of viewers to all get a great view! This PVC theater screen uses rope supports to stay upright, so you won't have to worry about it being blown away. The one downside is cost, since so many materials will be needed! Keep the prices as low as possible by buying from our online store.
- 1" Sch. 40 PVC Pipe
- 1" Sch. 40 PVC Elbows (2)
- 1" Sch. 40 PVC Tees (8)
- 1" Sch. 40 PVC Couplings (2)
- 1" Sch. 40 PVC Crosses (2)
- PVC Cement
You now have three great guides for making PVC movie screens of various sizes! For more information on PVC parts or any of our products, feel free to give us a call at (866) 777-7990! We carry one of the largest stocks of PVC, plumbing, and filtration products, with hundreds of suppliers providing high quality products. Click the links by each guide above to view our affordable products! Happy building!
