How to Replace a Window Screen - Easy!

[@scottstelzer822]

I've replaced a number of screens and watched several videos. The tips in this one are the best ive seen and got me the best result.😊

[@lynnedforrest7900]

Clearest, most complete set of instructions I have seen. Thank you!!!

[@Diane_R]

You are welcome!

[@joud360]

I just completed making my first screen complete from scratch. It is a lot longer than yours and after I finished making and installing it, I noticed it had bowed. The screen was on too tight. I have plenty of spare screen so will redo it using your book and 4 small bits of spline tips. Fantastic. Thank you.

[@Diane_R]

Getting the correct tension on the screen is a bit of an art.

[@peternewhouse8827]

Diane: used your video to change a screen today. You provided some helpful hints that others do not mention. Screen replacement results were excellent. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@Diane_R]

You are welcome, Peter.

[@williammiller4786]

Well described. Thank you.

[@Diane_R]

You are welcome.

[@66lwmorgan]

I've been replacing screen for awhile and always ended up with at a little wrinkle somewhere in a corner no matter what I did. It was always good enough for me but after seeing this I plan on re-doing a few of my screens using your method. Very well explained and thank you for sharing. For those who gave a thumbs down please do a video of you re-screening so we can all see how you so called know it all window screeners do it.

[@Diane_R]

It's hard to get the correct tension on the screens. Some of the screen frames are flimsy and flex if you make the screening too tight, the screen frame won't lay flat. If the fram is slightly "warped" after you are done (it's hard to avoid a little warp) it will still work. It's almost impossible to get them lie perfectly flat.

[@karenklug9115]

My first screen came out perfect because of your great video! Thank you!!

[@Diane_R]

You are welcome!

[@DougJones-no3mm]

Now that is a no nonsense explanation of how to. Good job man

[@Yurok22]

I just used your video to do my first screen. Thank you so much you explained it nice and slow with detail and mine turned out perfect. Only 27 more to go. Pretty good for an old lady

[@Diane_R]

Hey Jeanette, have fun fixing all those screens! Thanks for the compliment.

[@peggythomason2100]

Excellent instructions. Thank you

[@Diane_R]

You are welcome

[@waynehutson6225]

Awesome explanation and I have watched a lot of videos on screen installation

[@alannelson3940]

Hi Diane, I tried your method and it definitely made a tricky install much easier. Great tips and tricks. Couple of critiques: the lighting was a little dark, made it very hard to see in a couple of places, so an additional light will help. Also, after the two sides were done and you removed the little pieces of holder spline, you then put them up in the corner to help with the last two sides, it would have been great to see the install completely of those last two sides. Lastly the convex side of the roller is to pre groove the screen in the channel before installing the spline. You don't have to do it, but sometimes it helps especially with metal screen. All in all a helpful video to a frustrating process! oh, and as some have commented putting a book on top of the screen makes it a little easier, puts the perfect amount of slack and holds the screen in place. Thank you ! :)

[@Diane_R]

Hi Alan, thanks for the tips. This is an early video, I've made improvements with the lighting & camera work. I have changed my method a bit. I now install the spline on one side from corner to corner and cut it. Next I install a piece on the opposite side, again corner to corner. Then install it on the remaining two sides. There is no need to go around the corner, just close to it. Using four separate pieces of spline material is easier to work with. I have another channel that has many home repair videos, including a few on vinyl window repair. Here's the link to the playlist for the window repair videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLvce66kQTjJScYgkayF5hWHcA8t_JuUC_

[@DANIELROMERO-cv3tu]

Great video You saved me a lot of money. Thank you 👍🏼😎

[@Diane_R]

You are welcome. Have a great day.

[@zsynhgd]

super smart! Thanks for sharing!

[@Diane_R]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to comment.

[@terrydanks]

Loved the book idea! I've had egg-timer shaped frames in the past from getting the stuff too tight. Also, I bought heavier screening to keep cats from damaging them. This meant the old spline material was too thick and it was a horrible battle getting the spline set. Then I discovered spline material comes in several sizes. Getting a smaller size spline material from the hardware store fixed the problem.

[@ChristopherNersesian]

Also if you pull on the spline as you are inserting it into the track with your spline roller as you go along, it will help to shrink the spline and make it thinner to help with fitting it tightly into the track guide. Depending on which hand you hold your spine roller with, you want that hand behind your empty hand to insert the spline as you pull it to make it thinner. Good luck

[@meh282]

I had no problem replacing my screens after watching this video! Thanks for going over all the tricks (like taking a piece of spline to the store and using a book so the frame doesn't warp).

[@Diane_R]

You are welcome, Megan. Thank you for taking the time comment with some kind words. Have a great day.

[@johnnym6062]

Great video. I like the trick with the small pieces of spline. I found the video was much easier to watch by going into settings and using a 1.5 times playback speed.

[@Diane_R]

Sorry about the length of the video. It was one of the early ones, there's a learning curve. It takes a lot of time and work to put one together.

[@lynnprete554]

I re-screened with Pet screen using your video. It worked GREAT. Have about 12 more to go! Wish me 🍀 Luck! Thank you for all the detailed steps! ❤😊

[@Diane_R]

Each one will get easier. I have another channel and have posted a new revised video on how to replace window screen. I've found that I now prefer to put strips of spline material on opposing sides and don't put the spline around the corners Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYjMoHice6xlh5I

[@JasonLeonPike]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@terryhauck2982]

Thanks. The book trick answered my question. Mine were bowing in at the middle. Too tight.

[@rawsunnata829]

Thank you! I need to do it for the first time and will follow your instructions!🌹

[@Diane_R]

You are welcome. I have an improvement for the video. I have found that it's a little easier and you can get the screen tension to your liking by installing the gasket on one side. You can cut it close to the corner... no need to go around the corner. Then on the side opposite of the gasket you just installed, install the gasket, again just from corner to corner, no need to go around. Then do the other two sides.

[@rawsunnata829]

@@Diane_R Thanks!

[@DaughteroftheKing3947]

Thank you dear lady. I will definitely try your method! Lovely video!

[@Diane_R]

You are welcome, Jean. Best wishes for the screen repair. I've replaced all of my window screens twice now. After a replacing a few, it's easy. I find the hardest thing is to get the correct tension. The new frames are so flimsy, they easily bow.

[@jgfinn3]

Great explanation. I liked the trick of the book and the short pieces of spline to hold the screen in place pre-installation of the longer pieces. Mobile screen repair offered to replace screens on 2 44"x 88" patio screen sliders for a total of $320. Guess I'll do it myself!

[@Diane_R]

After replacing many of the screens in my house the second time, the fiberglass screening doesn't last long. I have changed my method a little. I now insert a strip of gasket on one side of the screen, then insert a strip on the opposite side. Then do the other two sides. You can just run the gasket up to the corner... no need to go around it.

[@henrygomez7706]

Very good video you made very easy to replace the screen window thanks and blessings

[@monkeyaxis]

Thanks for this video and the tips! Especially putting the book in the middle. The last time I did a screen replacement I did it too tight, now I know why!

[@Diane_R]

You are welcome. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@lynnwalsh1392]

Excellent hint using the 4 small pieces. Thanks

[@amusic1796]

Great! Nicely detailed explanation.

[@Diane_R]

Thanks for the compliment.

[@moniquechandra6644]

Thank you so much for this video, Diane :-) It is concise, has great tips on how to exactly change the screen so it doesn't bunch up or be too tight. I checked out a few other videos before I came across yours, and your video is totally the one everyone should watch for the clearest directions. Thanks from the bottom of my ♥! :-)

[@Diane_R]

You are welcome, Monique. It's my pleasure to help. One improvement to the way shown in the video is to roll the gasket into one side of the frame, then cut the gasket it close to the corner. Then go to the opposite side of the frame from the side you just installed the gasket. Install a strip on that end and again cut close to the corner. Then put the gasket into the other two sides. You don't need the gasket in the corners and if you install strips on opposing sides, there even less chance of it bunching up. You can also check the tightness of the screen as you install the strips and make any needed adjustments to the books in the center of the frame.

[@moniquechandra6644]

@@Diane_R Thanks Diane, that will work also a prevent the bunching up at the corners! :-)

[@mikimaruii]

Thank you for this video! I saw several instructional videos about changing the window screen, and this was the best one. I found that 2 DVD cases stacked up were the perfect height for placing under the screen frame. Also, I would say do not use scissors to cut the excess mesh when you are done. I did that and ended up pulling the mesh out of the groove so I had to redo everything.

[@Diane_R]

You are welcome. One improvement I have to the video is to insert the gasket on one side, then cut it close to the corner. Go the the opposite side of the screen from the one you installed the gasket and install the gasket on that side. Do the other two sides. You don't need it go around the corners. Going from side to side gives you a little more control over the screen tension.

[@jenskimble]

This helps me so much. Already two frames too tight, so I will use your tips.

[@rogerpaz9328]

Great video and explanation……😎👍🏻

[@randolphgrohnke3471]

Great job 👏

[@leahj9564]

Amazing 👏 thank you so much. I have to do this

[@Diane_R]

You are welcome, Leah. Best wishes for the screen repair.

[@user-22-]

Well done!

[@randolphgrohnke3471]

Good job 👏

[@zsynhgd]

beautiful! salute!

[@tvento]

I'm a bit of a procrastinator, but after watching this video, I was able to repair my window screen successfully. The book trick helped. I wanted a tight screen, but it warped the frame.

[@Diane_R]

Hey Tony, you found Know How Now's other channel!

[@erno9248]

Thanks...

[@Diane_R]

You're welcome

[@alejandrarivera6571]

What is the difference with having one roller or two sided roller mine has only one side roller?

[@Diane_R]

One of the rollers has a concave groove and the other is convex shaped on the two wheeled roller.

[@ieronimo18]

Good video! I have replaced broken screens with tear and puncture-resistant Phifer PetScreen...works great...I highly recommend pet screen for cats.

[@Diane_R]

Thanks for the compliment. I've never tried the pet screen, it would be interesting to know how the pet screen works out. My cat, Melvin, sometimes uses one of my screens to stretch and sink his claws into it.

[@gma2syd893]

Caution...PetScreen is thicker than regular screening. You will need a smaller thickness spline than you already have in the screen.

[@margaretmarino7853]

Thank you so much for the video. Easy to understand. I replaced a window and door screen. On the door screen I used the original spline because it was not dry rotted. I ended up taking it out and using the one in my kit. The spline in the kit was much easier to use. It was not as stiff. Do you have any suggestions on how to fix an warped Anderson window screen? Thank you.

[@Diane_R]

I have found that the screen frames that have the plastic corner connectors are hard to get the correct tension on the screen. If the screen it too tight it won't lay flat. I bought two new screens from American Craftsman because the latches were broken on the original screens. From the factory, the screen would not lay flat. That's why I used books to try to get the screen tension correct.

[@bpkmm3048]

When do you pull the book out?

[@Diane_R]

After all of the sides of the screen are secured.

[@dalewilliams1103]

Nice tips….thank you ….got a little rambunctious with power washer last fall and now have to replace 10 screens ….ugh

[@Diane_R]

You are welcome, Dale. Don't beat yourself up too much about wrecking the screens with the power washer. After about 10 years the fiberglass screening start to deteriorate and become fragile and easily destroyed by your cleaning.

[@stevewarren3051]

Little bit of constructive critique. Most videos I've seen, the book was placed on top of the screen, not under it. It seems to me that, with book under it, the screen is still free to stretch over the book and put pressure on the frame.

[@Diane_R]

Interesting, I think the book idea is likely an original idea I thought of. I wonder if the other videos are made after mine.

[@stevewarren3051]

@@Diane_R Pretty sure that's an old trick. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKC0hH2Ql7qZn6s

[@mikes.1882]

YES! You don't have to bury the piling all the way into the groove.

[@Diane_R]

I agree you can control the screen tension by the piling depth in the groove. I also have refined my technique. I now put the gasket in one side and cut it (you don't have to round the corner, just get close to it.) Next put a piece of gasket in the side opposite of the first piece that you install. Again you can skip the corners. Then install the other two pieces on the remaining sides. If I find some spare time I will try to put up a revised video.

[@victorguerrero6960]

I do it my self but you can always pick up somthig from something from somebody

[@laopang91362]

Each demo has a new trick or two.

[@mattrigby1461]

That's OK I found somebody else that must have had a better perspective than you cause they did a bigger screen window

[@Diane_R]

It's the same concept no matter what size the screen. The video has over 45,000 views and you are the only one with this type of complaint. Sorry you missed the concept.

[@greyholcombjr.9623]

I don't read Steve's post as a complaint as you say. He said constructive observation. Are you a 10 on the sensitive scale ?@@Diane_R

[@Diane_R]

Interesting how there was a civil conversation and you have turned it into a personal attack having nothing to do with the topic of the video.

[@greyholcombjr.9623]

@@Diane_RNo attack. Steve wasn't complaining in my opinion. I may use your method for screening. Is there a particular author of a book you prefer ?

[@mactasticme5772]

So happy KZbin allows us to speed videos up while watching!!!😴💤

[@Diane_R]

If you are concerned about wasting time, why did you waste it making the comment?

[@mattrigby1461]

Let's do a demo on the smallest easiest screen. Really?

[@Diane_R]

I didn't choose a small screen to be evil, Matt. I chose it so for filming purposes. I see you have never posted a video, so you don't have that perspective.

[@JamalGood-l1r]

Outstanding informational video!