Control reflected light
A deep black surface above the screen helps keep unwanted light out of the picture.
Purpose-built for basement theaters
Your projector can only perform as well as the room around it. BaseNoir helps DIY homeowners turn ordinary basements into immersive private theaters - starting with the ceiling.
01 / The overlooked surface
A bright ceiling becomes a giant reflector, sending stray light back onto your screen and washing out the image you paid for.
A deep black surface above the screen helps keep unwanted light out of the picture.
Polyester fiber adds useful acoustic absorption without turning your DIY build into a studio project.
Drop-in tiles stay removable, so wiring, plumbing, and future upgrades remain within reach.
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Move the slider to see how controlling reflected light helps preserve perceived blacks, contrast, and focus.
02 / The BaseNoir system
Designed for the room around your screen - not the office above it.
Low-sheen black surface designed to disappear when the movie begins.
Lightweight, low-odor polyester fiber for comfortable DIY handling.
Choose common 2 x 2 or 2 x 4 ft suspended ceiling formats.
03 / Built for DIY
No specialist tools. No permanent paint. No losing access to the systems above your basement.
Enter the room length and width in our planner.
Remove existing tiles and drop BaseNoir into the grid.
Watch the ceiling disappear and the cinema take over.
Free ceiling planner
Choose a standard tile size and get a quick material estimate, including an allowance for cuts and future replacements.
Planning estimate only. Verify field dimensions and grid layout before ordering.
Ohio / DIY basement theater
A weekend ceiling swap reduced the bright surface above the screen while preserving access to wiring.
Michigan / Family cinema
A practical suspended ceiling refresh gave the room a quieter, more intentional cinema atmosphere.
Pennsylvania / Weekend build
After upgrading the screen and speakers, the ceiling became the detail that visually completed the room.
Our mission
Your room is ready
Build a darker, quieter, more cinematic basement - one tile at a time.
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