![]() ![]() Newer screens don’t use the staple and molding option. When you’re done you should have a nice tight screen with all your staples hidden underneath the molding that is ready for action. These wood screens typically have screening that is stapled right on top of the frame and then covered with a small molding to hide the screen attachment.Ĭheck out the video below to watch the whole process!Ĭut off excess screening with a razor knife 18 ga nailer with 3/4″ nails (or hand driven finish nails).The old fashioned wood screens you’ll find on most old houses are a very simple design that are easy to repair with a few basic tools. You can also build your own screens if you need some new wood screens with this DIY Window Screen post I put together. If your screen is older and appears to be metal, then the most likely choice would be aluminum screen mesh, but ultimately it’s up to you. Most commonly this would be fiberglass screen mesh. Usually, you’ll want to go with something similar to what you are replacing so that it matches the rest of your windows. ![]() I’ve written a post that will give you an overview of the different types of screen materials available so you can weight the pros and cons of using each for your screen repair. The first thing you need to do is to pick the right screening for your repair. The process for both is different so we’ll cover both techniques here to make sure you’re taken care of no matter the design of your screen. Whether you’ve got old wood screens or newer screens replacing the screening is an easy task for any DIYer. In this post, I’ll show you the very easy process of how to replace screening on old screens. Inc.You’ve got older screens that need repair? Well this is the right place to learn screen repair. Put the door back into place, setting it into the top of the frame first and then easing into its bottom track, being careful not to damage the rollers. Use a utility knife to trim away the excess screen from the outer edge of the spline groove. Once the spline is in place, carefully cut away the extra length at the end and push the nub down into the groove. Repeat the process on all four sides, working carefully around each corner so that the edges don’t tear the screen. Use the grooved side of the roller to push the spline in tightly. Follow up by pushing the new spline into place in the groove, pinning the screen in. With a helper holding the screen in place, use the spline roller’s convex (ungrooved) end to push the new screen down into its groove on one side of the door. Use a utility knife to cut the screen to size. Leave at least 1 inch extra around all four sides. Next, roll the replacement screen out and pre-measure. Using a flat screwdriver, ease a section of spline out of its track and then pull the entire run out. Locate the rubber spline around the perimeter of the screen. Lay the door flat on a clean surface with the screen side nearest you. Remove the screen door from its tracks by lifting upward and tugging out. If replacement parts are available for that specific model, get those otherwise, a generic replacement kit with nylon screen and spline should work fine. Also consider how much time and effort you want to put into the repair versus a replacement.įor time’s sake, let’s go with the screen replacement. Now you can elect to either replace the screen and any damaged components (if the rollers broke or were loosened, for example), or to replace the entire door ($50 to upward of $100). Use a small putty knife to gently push the roller wheel back down into its track, and test. (Gently wiggle each side of the door the side with more resistance may have a roller off the track.) Carefully lift up that side of the door as far as it will go (usually a fraction of an inch). If the door sticks when it rolls, check the bottom rollers. Make sure it’s seated properly in the track and rolls easily back and forth. With your friend, inspect the doorframe for warped or broken rollers. Can I do so without having to buy a whole new door? - Joe T., Hartford, Conn.Ī: If the doorframe is undamaged, you should be able to replace the screen itself without paying too much. Q: On a visit to our friend’s house, my youngest son ran toward the sliding-glass doors leading to the back yard and went right through the screen door. ![]()
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