How to replace fly screen mesh install video with Inspire DIY Kent Thomas

In this video I’ll show you how to easily replace the fly screen mesh to an aluminium sliding security door, renewing your insect mesh or fly screens is quick and easy, I used a budget option fibreglass mesh and replaced the spline. during the video I made a mistake, probably a common one - but I show you how to correct it and end up with a great looking end product.
Installing new fly wire to a door or window is cheap, luckily because the kids and kitten manage to damage them.
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Tools I used in this video;
My spline roller fell apart on the very next window, so below is a suggestion for a better quality one that still won't break the bank!
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Spline roller:
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(Aust) amzn.to/3xL5HGK or ebay.us/kRid4w
Spline:
(US) amzn.to/36JlvOe
(UK) amzn.to/3kuhm91
(AU) amzn.to/2VVOZqe or ebay.us/5FsGMv
Insect screen mesh:
(US) amzn.to/36NdaJs
(UK) amzn.to/3is822K
(Aust) amzn.to/3is822K or ebay.us/KM8JoJ
You'll need a knife too amzn.to/3yIzVe9 and a couple of screwdrivers to remove the handle and lock.
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[@kk_land4403]

i have completed this in style.. thanks for the video !! cost me $12 !!!!!!

[@InspireDIY]

Well done mate👌, I appreciate the feedback too.

[@hannesRSA]

Cheap as chips, because Australian chips are expensive 😋

[@NoOne-qr8yf]

@@hannesRSAcompared to where?

[@jedi_v]

We have Crimsafe windows, so I wasn't sure if I could do it. I definitely feel more confident after watching this video. Thank you.

[@kingoftheironham]

I was about to borrow cash to get someone else to come and do this for me but after finding your video I'm going to give it a go myself! Hope this works similarly to installing pet mesh as my dog is the culprit in destroying the previous mesh! Thank you!

[@InspireDIY]

Hey C Almeida, that's awesome! I love hearing this and it's exactly why I make these videos, so thank you. Here is a link to a 'pet mesh' installation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX63d6KfZqyYqbs Cheers, Kent

[@user-ic4zm3gt9x]

I searched a few videos on fitting fly screen, this is the best with a few good tips, like fit small sections to hold the screen in plc=ace, excellent.

[@InspireDIY]

Good on you Maurie, cheers mate 🤙 Kent

[@josepeka1189]

Very well explained. Practical idea. Thank you Thomas. Jose from Melbourne Australia.

[@InspireDIY]

thanks Jose, Lovely comment mate. Kent

[@SanctuaryVibe]

Fabulsous off to buy my mesh, already have the door off from following your last video on how to remove the door. SO easy to remove the door with your terrific instructions. Thanks

[@InspireDIY]

Oh well done Satina, good job👍 I'm glad the videos help - and thanks so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it. Kent

[@SanctuaryVibe]

@@InspireDIY Your videos REALLY make a difference. My rental agency would have charged me a fortune to replace this. I needed a $15 clothes dryer door changed a few years ago and they charged my landlord $250. The screen from my screen door, had a few holes accidentally melted the screen, a few years ago, when my makeup mirror, was sitting at the wrong angle, near the door and burnt holes in the mesh...(couldn't believe it) Now my apartment is going on the market in the next few days. So I knew I had to get and fix this darn door. Your great description on the removing sliding door video and clear video, made it all more simple than I could have imagined. When guys like you, share info like this, people like me, just want to give you a high five, with gratitude. :)

[@ellimistrunsfast]

Re-splined 8 doors in a row with what I learned here. Thanks!

[@InspireDIY]

That's awesome Ellimist! Thanks for the feedback 👍 Kent

[@duckko]

Thank you for posting the video it was very helpful. I did the front security door without removing it even though it took me half hour it was worth it for me. Not to mention that it only cost $15 👍🏻

[@InspireDIY]

That's awesome Danielle.. I'm stoked it helped you out, and thanks for the feedback 😊Kent

[@colrodrick8784]

Thanks Kent. Returned home after trip away to find all our screens need replacing. How is that you may ask. Don't. I just got the gear to replace the screens and now your video has removed the remaining queries I had. I noticed that you laid the door on some 2x4s; now that's another idea for avoiding scratches to the door frames. I think I'll grab some I have in the shed to replicate that part of your process. The next couple of days I have 5 doors and one window screen to replace. Now looking forward to it a lot more than I would have. Cheers mate.

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Col, that’s great mate I’m glad you are getting stuck into it. All the best👍

[@colrodrick8784]

@@InspireDIY I have an update: replaced 3 x security door screens today. Somehow I managed to remove the doors from their tracks without breaking chunks off the wheels. It was tricky as the whole lot suffered from heavy rust on those screw heads. I did lubricate all the lock mechanism and upper and lower wheels and cleaned out the tracks. Wife was happy. I have another three to go, but time is what being retired is all about. Thanks again for all the inspiration Kent.

[@jhercules]

Thanks for your help mate it help me to do my first fly screen

[@InspireDIY]

Well done jhercules, there's no stopping you now! Kent

[@GedH997]

Thanks mate.

[@InspireDIY]

You're most welcome Geraldine! 👍Kent

[@DarrynJones]

Another great, helpful video. Thanks mate! Subscribed 👍

[@InspireDIY]

Good on ya Darryn.. Thanks for the feedback, appreciate it 😉

[@suriips450]

Great video & thanks for sharing your knowledge! I was going to buy all that I needed to replace mesh on one of our fly screens and noticed there is a lock guard riveted into frame over the mesh and not sure how to remove that guard plate/get around it, any advice will be a great help! Thanks

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Suri, it's easy enough to drill out the rivets and replace later, have a watch of this one - hope it helps 👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKq6ooqAgKaJbM0 Let me know how you get on. Kent

[@meathead365]

Very helpful, thanks

[@InspireDIY]

You’re welcome mate👍 glad it helped

[@MikoTheTomCat]

Why is it that every video has the door already removed?? Should show the process of taking off the actual fly screen door

[@InspireDIY]

Here you go Michael… kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZPagJ2rgtuhfJo cheers, Kent

[@loz0za]

Hey mate, thanks for the video, was super helpful and am keen to give this a go! Cats have been ruthless on our back screen. Any tips on how to tackle a security screen with one of those plastic guard things near the lock?

[@InspireDIY]

Hey loz0za, great question mate, that’s an easy one …the security shield thingy is only held in place by the door handle, unscrew and remove both the handle and shield before installing your new mesh👌 best of luck, Kent

[@markfarmer5346]

just wondering how long in real time would this take to do from removal to new one completed, thanks great video

[@InspireDIY]

Hey mark, I think the first time will always be the longest, allow an hour if you have everything you need. But take your time and enjoy it, it’s not tricky. Best of luck mate👍Kent

[@TokenAustralian]

Life saver 👍

[@InspireDIY]

Haha, glad it helped. Thanks for the comment👍

[@greggilchrist1445]

Great vid on doing the doors (3 done ) now how do I get the window screen out. Is there an angle I haven't found??

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks for the feedback Greg, it's much appreciated! check out this video on removing window screens kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnjKeqyJaJ6ciNE and let me know if it helps. good luck, Kent

[@greggilchrist1445]

@@InspireDIY Thanks Vm, still unable to do as these are security screen with no flex. Been working on getting it back in for over an hour, time put down before I explode. Thanks again.

[@InspireDIY]

Oh dear.. best of luck! Let us all know how you get on - we might learn something 😉

[@owenbarnes773]

that would cost siiixty-siiix dollars in Australia bro

[@InspireDIY]

Haha, touché Owen 🤙 Kent

[@nobodyslim649]

How to build that door... not slide but open out n in..pls

[@InspireDIY]

hey Nobodyslim, I'm not sure about that one sorry! Kent

[@chloesworld9913]

Hi can you show me how to take the mesh door off the rails.👍

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Trixie.. check this one out, it should help👌kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZPagJ2rgtuhfJo Kent

[@chloesworld9913]

Inspire DIY ok thank you 😊

[@mikew2095]

Hey mate - are you another kiwi living in Aussie? - we can hear each others accents a mile off cant we! 😜😄👍

[@InspireDIY]

Haha, no doubt Mike, well picked bro🤙 Kent