DIY Outdoor Movie Theater for Our Backyard!
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DIY Outdoor Movie Theater for Our Backyard!
Outdoor holiday entertainment season is finally here, so I helped to transform my parents’ backyard into an outdoor movie theater to host our upcoming family parties! This was a super fun project that only took a weekend to complete! Here’s how we did it!
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Supplies
Tools
Post Digger
Materials
Home Theater Items
Home Decor Items
Install Posts for Screen Backing
First step was to figure out how big we wanted out movie screen backer to be. The projector screen we purchased was 6 feet wide, so we decided to make the screen backer 8 feet wide. Once we figured that out, we measured where the three posts would go and evenly spaced them out.
We then dug holes for each post with a post digger and added gravel at the bottom for drainage.
Next, we marked how deep the posts needed to go and secured them inside of each opening with concrete. As I poured the concrete, my dad used a level to make sure each post was perfectly straight.
Prep Slats
While the concrete dried, I focused my attention on cutting, sanding, and staining the 1×4 slat boards for the backer. I also stained the posts to match.
Install Slats
Once everything was dry, I added the 1×4 slats to the 4×4 posts using brad nails and a level. I also used a scrap 2×4 to make sure the spacing was consistent between boards.
Hang Screen
I then added the projector screen to the backer using a small hook (I did have to remove the screen from the housing it came in to do this).
Add Finishing Touches
Last step was to add some decorative touches – like a new dining table, fire pit, and (of course) solar powered Bluetooth rock speakers to pair with the projector (which my parents keep on a rolling bar cart).
Enjoy Movie Night (In the Backyard)!
After one weekend of work we were able to enjoy the outdoor theater with a family movie night!
Want to see this build in action (hopefully on your new movie screen)? Check out my my video on YouTube & please subscribe to my channel!