CinemaBlack Home Theater Cellular Shades

A true home theater demands total, uncompromising light control—and the acoustic benefits of fabric-wrapped walls. CinemaBlack Home Theater Cellular shades deliver both. Our TripleCell blackout fabric achieves 100% light blockage, eliminating every photon of ambient light that could wash out your projector's image. The honeycomb cells trap sound as well as air, reducing echo and flutter echo for cleaner dialogue and more immersive audio. And because these are motorized shades, you can transition from family room to cinema with a single voice command. Available in 1⅛-inch single-cell and double-cell configurations, with a curated palette of deep, glare-absorbing colors: Charcoal, Graphite, Navy, Forest, and Onyx. Custom‑sized to your exact window dimensions, with motorized operation only. Because the movie experience deserves nothing less.

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TripleCell 100% Blackout Fabric

CinemaBlack shades use our TripleCell blackout technology: a decorative face, a dense black light‑absorbing core, and a white heat‑reflective backing, all ultrasonically welded into a single cell wall. Independent testing confirms 0.00% light transmission. Unlike laminated blackout fabrics, TripleCell will never delaminate, crack, or develop pinholes.

Acoustic Honeycomb Cells

The same honeycomb structure that delivers thermal insulation also provides acoustic absorption. CinemaBlack shades achieve an NRC of 0.25–0.35, depending on cell size and configuration. This reduces slap echo and reverberation, improving dialogue clarity and surround‑sound localization. In dedicated home theaters, these shades can reduce or even eliminate the need for separate acoustic panels.

Glare‑Absorbing Dark Palette

CinemaBlack fabrics are offered in deep, saturated hues chosen to minimize light bounce inside a theater:

  • Charcoal — Neutral dark grey, highly versatile

  • Graphite — Warm, brown‑based grey

  • Navy — Rich blue‑black

  • Forest — Earthy, cinematic green

  • Onyx — True matte black

All colors feature a matte finish (gloss <5) to prevent veiling reflections on projection screens.

Motorization with Smart Home Integration

CinemaBlack shades are motorized as standard. Choose from:

  • 24V DC hardwired motors — Unlimited runtime, invisible power, compatible with Crestron, Control4, Savant

  • Battery motors — Rechargeable lithium‑ion, 3–5 year battery life, ideal for retrofits

All motors include soft‑start/soft‑stop technology for silent, fluid movement. Program one‑touch “Theater Mode” to lower all shades and dim the lights simultaneously.

Side Channels & Bottom Seal Options

For absolute darkness, add optional side channels and a magnetic bottom seal. Side channels mount to the jambs and use nylon brush pile to block side light. The magnetic bottom bar engages with a metal sill strip to seal the lower edge. These accessories are available in matching finishes and remain virtually invisible from the room side.

Ideal for Projection Screens

Ambient light destroys projector contrast. CinemaBlack shades create the deep‑black environment required to perceive the full dynamic range of HDR content. Shadow detail becomes visible, highlights become more vivid, and overall image quality improves dramatically.

Commercial Cinema Grade

CinemaBlack shades meet SMPTE 196M standards for screen‑surround darkness and are specified by multiple independent cinema chains for premium large‑format auditoriums. If your home theater aims for commercial‑grade performance, this is the shade that delivers it.