Sliding Screen Door Re-Screening

[@paclingan64]

After 1.5 hours of fumbling around and not getting it quite right, I went to KZbin. Found this video and was done in 30 minutes. Turned out way better than it would have otherwise. Very helpful. Thank you very much!

[@lsalmon907]

You've just saved me from anxiety. Needed to re screen my patio sliding doors and was so intimidated, I neglected doing it, till now. Thank you, your guidance made it easy.

[@ImNotFancy]

Thank you! I just re-screened my sliding door, and thanks to you, I didn't shed one tear in frustration! I followed your instructions, and the project took me less than 20 minutes. Thanks again for posting this video.

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

megan peters No problem. Glad you found it useful.

[@jeromegress64]

I've done this project before, but as it has been a while, I decided to watch some youtube videos for refresher training. This is the only one I've seen where the spline is cut into 4 pieces. In all the other videos the spline is kept in one piece and is run around the perimeter. I tried his method and it worked perfectly. Thanks, screen dude.

[@worldofheraldry8903]

Got a quote from a handyman who wanted $40 plus parts. Watched your video and spent $10 on parts and will do myself. Saved $40 bucks. Going out for dinner with the wife :-)

[@jaaca6259]

Did u do it?

[@sunmeetsingh679]

Ya, I'm sure he went to dinner with his wife

[@Chewwy153qt]

You saved $30.

[@johnd942]

Easily worth $40! Look at all the personal time you would have saved yourself shopping for the material and taking it home; not to mention fuel for car! Tut tut!

[@DWESENTERPRISE]

Well did you want the handyman to do it for $10?? He would basically charge you 30 bucks. Sounds like you're cheap lol.

[@deparnage]

Well - 9 years later, I still stand by my comment - great video. The most on point item here is taping down everything as he outlines. It really makes everything easier!

[@joemata1410]

You learn something every day. I am glad I saw your informative tutorial. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@evab4552]

I watched 2 or 3 videos before yours, but yours was the best one because you demonstrated and explained the process much better than the others. Each of the others obviously do it for a living because they had the material and tubing on rolls to the one side of their work table, whereas you not only used a kit, but you let the viewer know that there is a kit, and that some come with a roller. Thank you so much!

[@ericalexander5890]

This is the third video I've watched to get ready to do a screen, and it's the best one.

[@ajlanda83]

Just a suggestion. Make sure when you are screening the longs sides of the door(or any screen) it doesn't bow in on you. This will happen if you pull the fiber too hard. And this will matter because when you go to reinstall your screen door and you go to shut it the reveal will be the same. This will be an important key if you want your screen door to lock. So make sure you also have a measuring tape with you when you screen, so you can measure the width in two spots. The top or bottom doesn't matter and the middle and make sure the measurements are measured the same.

[@ajlanda83]

I forgot to mention that I have 15 years in the windows, screens and glass Industry. (Aka glazer)

[@edmora7662]

Thank you.

[@jediorion1124]

Adrian landa any suggestions on how to keep it from bowing in?

[@GayblazeJr]

@@jediorion1124 get a 1/4" by 1 1/2" or so wood strip. Measure the inside of your door side-to-side before you start, cut the strip to size, then lodge it in the door. It will keep you form overtightening the screening. Then save it with your roller for the next time you replace.

[@jediorion1124]

@@GayblazeJr this is what we started doing

[@Used2flyn]

Thank you so much for a clear and easy to follow video. I stood in line yesterday at a large local big box hardware store and checked the price and lead time to have a patio door re-screened. In the process I saw the very poor quality of their work. After hearing I would have to leave the screen for at least two weeks I asked for DIY tips and was told that any re-screening will look "crappy" whether they do it or I do. SAY WHAT? I went home, found your video, went out and bought your products, and just did a beautiful job of re-screening my patio door screen in about twelve minutes. I can't thank you enough. It looks like new. No "crappy" factor at all.

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

The beauty of it is, even if you mess up the first time, you just pull the spline out and try again. (This is assuming you haven't already cut off the remainder screen from around the edges) Glad we could help you out and give you the courage to try it yourself.

[@JCM-mi5re]

I’ve been procrastinating doing this for a week! Then I found your common sense video and it took me 30 minutes to have a new door! Thanks for posting! I feel accomplished now! 😂

[@bobm2410]

Excellent...I'm a fairly accomplished DIY'er that had never done this job before. I used exactly the same kit as you did (by coincidence) purchased online from Amazon. Following you instructions (on my kitchen floor) I got a perfect result: no tears, no wrinkles, fairly taut screen. Thanks!

[@richardmolter2315]

Great video, helped a lot. My knees don't let me spend that much time on the floor so I matched up two patio tables and taped the door to the tables. Keep in mind that if your door is older than 10 years and the latch has plastic parts they may be brittle and break as you remove them or re-install them. A new latch is cheap enough that you might want to have one on hand just in case. My repair was because our lab "puppy" decided that we should have a pet door there and made one. For this job I replaced the torn screen with pet screen. I am also installing a pet guard and putting a doggy door through it. The pet screen is a little harder to work with but should hold up to the dog and the kids much better.

[@andrewblack6917]

I am not the handiest person ever, but have been learning to do things around the house lately to save money. We bought two screen doors for our house and one of them ripped before ever installing, and we couldn't return it... So, I followed your video and BAM! The door looks brand new! Great instructions, simple and to the point. Perfect, thanks so much for teaching me!!!

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

You are very welcome, glad we could help out.

[@boogerdrippy]

This is a great video. Easy to understand and follow the example... Now I will teach my wife to do this and she will fix it again and again whenever the dog jumps through the screen! Okay, maybe not but it was a nice dream wasn't it? Good video.

[@gta4162]

Hell yeah. I like your dreams. Lol

[@caseG80]

Steve R I taught my dog to fix it

[@catmomlavender3036]

Or get the metal protector so the dog can't do it again .(Its called "Screen Tight 36" Pet Dog Grille ")

[@Shalmaneser1]

There are barriers, some that affix to the frame and others that are spring loaded.... Or Caesar Milan for people who are alpha challenged...

[@marycampbell3844]

Thank you for this video. I just did my back door screen for under $10! the hardware store near to me charges $40, and the wait was 2-3 weeks!!It looks great!

[@deparnage]

This was a fantastic video tutorial! Do the prep with all the taping he suggests...it pays off by making all the spline work and cutting really easy! Best of the 2-3 videos I watched on this topic. Thanks!

[@smh6249]

Excellent instructions. I installed my screen perfectly in 30 minutes. Thank you

[@mangocomputer]

Well I re-screened my door yesterday. I followed you instructions and am real pleased. I hated re-screening because I never got it tight enough, or I didn't trim it right. But, following your video made it quick, easy and the results were really good. Thank you

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

Glad we could help out. It's not as hard as it looks, and once you do a few of them it becomes easy, as you've discovered.

[@AnthonyL1983]

Great video! I ordered my repair kit the other day. Didn’t realize it was going to be such a cheap fix. The neighborhood squirrels have done a number on my screen door this winter!

[@richardtreat9187]

Great video - I followed your instructions and didn't have to go back to the store! It all worked well!

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

Richard Treat Good deal. Glad we could help.

[@bladerade]

Thanks for the nice instructional video. Makes me wonder how we used to do DIY projects like this before the days of KZbin!

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

Took our guy 15 mins, and you did it in 20. You're doing pretty good!

[@j.fanning8158]

I think this is an excellent video ! You gave detailed instructions on how to replace the screen on a sliding door . I hope mine turns out as good as yours did. Thanks for sharing this for others to learn from on KZbin.

[@ArendsFam]

Thanks for the video! I'm actually excited to do this. My husband would sooner waste money on an entire new door than fix the screen. I'll show him!! :) :) Thanks again.

[@irenemackenzie3232]

Really appreciate easy to follow videos that don't have music just information.

[@anodtothevoid]

Natural teacher. Well explained and good close-in camera work. 5 stars.

[@karenburba5799]

I'm so lucky to have found this video. The instructions were perfect. I was able to re-screen my patio door with no problem.

[@globallaming]

Great video! My back porch had been without a screen for over a year until I stumbled upon your video. I can't wait to give this a try. Killer boots by the way. I want a pair!

[@stephenpayne7938]

Thanks! I watched 3 videos and learned different things from all 3! I finished what I thought would be a difficult project in 30 minutes...well, plus hunting for a couple of tools, replacing the blade in my razor knife, etc!

[@corradomeilach3247]

Great video. One suggestion - no need to remove the screen door. Save some time and effort and install the new screen while the door is still on the track. Just tape the replacement screen to the frame and install as shown in the video.

[@garretj6356]

That’s exactly what I just did bc the door was a pain to get out. Worked like a charm.

[@steelman86]

I just bought the roller that feeds the spline through it as i am rolling the spline into the channel, hope it works! Thanks for the review!

[@tasjes7]

This was definitely helpful. I finally put in a new screen today. I used aluminum which was a bit tricky as the tape didn't want to stay put, but it wasn't difficult. Thank you very much!

[@kat4u2luv]

Thank you for posting it. Every bit of knowledge helps. KZbin is my go-to place for advice on how to do a lot of things around the house.

[@jessmckinley7012]

Great how-to. No editing, he does the complete job in 15 minutes, and a cool hack with using duct tape to keep everything stable.

[@ArendsFam]

I did it! I bought spline that was too thick so I really had to work to shove it in there, but I did it and the screen looks great. Thanks again!

[@jrojano1007me]

My little 2 year old mastiff figured out that she can walk through screen doors, your video helped a lot

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

You should look into using "pet screen" instead of regular screen. It's a LOT tougher. Or installing a screen grille.

[@jrojano1007me]

+Prime Line . Thanks for the advice I never knew that existed.

[@jrojano1007me]

Update day 2 and my "miniature mastiff" has not broken through door. On a plus side my wife thought I bought a new door! Nice! Again thank you sir.

[@BlckDuck]

Great detail and step by step instruction, along with tools needed. He makes it seem easy. I will let you know how easy it was

[@TheNikonGuy503]

Good job! Such a clean cut. I’m gonna try my hand at this today. Thank you for posting this video.

[@brendabo111]

Thanks for this video! It took me an hour, my husband is going to be shocked when he gets home!

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

Brenda Opolsky Glad the video helped you out. Window screens will be next. :-)

[@dtherms25]

This was a really good one. It took me a little longer than 15 minutes, but not much longer - this one worked for me. Thanks!

[@murrali1638]

Easily the best tutorial out there. Kudos. And the tips were awesome.

[@pedal_all_day]

Great video. I'd never done a screen replacement before, and although I'm sure I could have sorted it out on my own, your clear and thorough instructions made it a breeze. Thanks!

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

James Michael Thanks. Like riding a bike. Now that you know how to do it, next time will be easy.

[@carolblaser5981]

Thank you for your prompt reply! How nice. I really need to replace my screen and don’t have a way to get something so large to the hardware store. I really wanted to try myself, and your video is very detailed. Thanks again!

[@acenothing]

I know this is over used expression but, OMG!!! I have never rescreened anything and I decided to try a 60 inch wide sliding screen door. It came out PERFECT!!! When I was watching your video I kept thinking, ok enough with the duct tape I get it. But when it came time to do it I use twice as much tape as you and I was so glad I did. THANKS AGAIN, it only cost me about $15 to resceen the 60 inch wide door. I would like to buy your products do you sell at local stores in Orange County?

[@ColtMotor]

Thanks for showing how to do this. You're helping a lot of people!

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

Colten Grostefon Thanks for watching. We do what we can. Most people think that re-screening is hard. We just wanted to show how easy it actually is.

[@1BabySasha]

Lewis, This was such a well done presentation. Thanks so much for the easiest way to do this. All the hints saved me a lot of time and frustration. You made it so simple to follow and achieve a great result.

[@alexajr1949]

Excellent instructions. I just installed a new screen in my sliding door and it looks great. the kit (screen, spline and tool) was under 15 bucks!

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

John Alexander Most things are easy once you know how. Glad our video helped out. :-)

[@pwashcraft]

Worked like a charm! Did three doors and a window this afternoon. Thanks!!

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

You're welcome, glad we could show you the light. Good luck on your next screening project.

[@Ce2009ce]

Thank you so much for ur beautiful instruction on how to re-screen my patio screen door..Bless u😊

[@tunnelsunshine]

my doggy just did the same...ripped through the screen! you've made this look so easy and doable by even me! SAVING ME FROM BUYING A NEW DOOR! thanks :)

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

Glad we could help give you the confidence to Do-It-Yourself. Good Luck.

[@biglar155]

Thanks! Working on a couple of storm/screen windows today and you showed me the "trick" I needed!

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

You're welcome. Re-screening really isn't that hard once someone shows you how to do it.

[@FritzMahoney]

Thanks so much for the video. My kids (3 and 6) and I watched the video together and they helped me get it done very quickly and easily. Thank you! Very helpful and informative. My 6 year-old is asking, however, what the scissors were for.

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

The scissors aren't necessary, but some people use this kit for screening windows, or doors that are smaller. In those cases it's sometimes easier to use scissors to cut out a smaller piece of screen before starting.

[@wheel57dude]

perfect instructions, best rescreening I've done by following prime lines instructions.

[@DianaMarieQuack]

Thank you for showing the step by step process. I did as you demonstrated and I have a new screen up (at least until the dog rips through it again.)

[@deloscolston9034]

🤣

[@ChuckRowe]

Nice video. I used aluminum screen instead of fabric, which got a little tricky. The next time, I think I'll go with fabric. Thanks for sharing!

[@lukescullin2948]

ive bought an in between product not fibre glass not quite metal above someone asked what the convex part of the tool was for and its for just that ....you use the convex roller to press and roll the metal screen into the groove then you use the concave to slide the spline in the pre grooved aluminum....so dont go fabric. between kids and pets and weather it doeasnt last nearly as long. Im glad i read it cause i wouldve made the same mistake you did but now i kknow and so do you for next time.....go self screeners !

[@mangocomputer]

Thank you for the video. I will be re doing my screen tomorrow and your video is going to make it a lot easier. I'll let you know how it goes.

[@zeppy13131]

Excellent video! It enabled me to replace our patio door's screen with confidence. Thanks!

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

Glad to be of service. I take it the door screen turned out fine?

[@zeppy13131]

Prime Line It turned out great! I also took the opportunity to adjust the roller tension so the door opens effortlessly. I forgot to mention this to my family, though-and the next time my teenage son opened it, he nearly made it zoom off of its tracks. So the rest of us got some entertainment value as well. :?)

[@alramesalsa]

This is a great video. Very well explained and very professional. I followed all the steps and I think I didn't do so bad for a first time. I have a question though, what do I do to get the screen real tight? Thank you

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

Well, technically you don't want the screen REAL tight. If you put the screen in too tight, either on window screens or door screens it can bow the frame inwards and you start to get an hourglass effect. That's why on large window screens we use a cross brace to keep the frame square. On door screens, the frame is much thicker, but it can still be bowed in if the screen is real tight. You just want to pull on the screen slightly right as you're rolling the spline in at that part of the screen frame.

[@alramesalsa]

Got it! Thanks a lot.

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

Wow! I don't even know if I'd try doing it without taking the door down. Nice job!

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

Best advice I can give you is that when you're pulling the screen, before running the spline into the groove, pull a little harder. Now, if you pull too hard, the frame can/will bow in and you'll have perfect screens for hourglass shaped windows. :-)

[@Reloadeez]

Make sure it's not tight if your adding a screen door protector also. I see alot of people put them tight because the protector will re square the frame. The problem is it puts pull pressure on the screen at the splines and over time will stretch it out. So now you have the opposite, a saggy screen.

[@lindahoganson8721]

Thank you so much. I am guessing it doesn’t matter if the screen side you are working on is the inside or the outside? Maybe that will be clear to me when I start thank you again

[@MrJoaquintexas]

Thanks! I just re-screen my door, perfect!. Merry Christmas.

[@ecoastdude]

OK, bought the kit and my screen is like new! It was easy and quick. Thank you!

[@SuperJamestowne]

Great video. Very Easy to understand and was able to rescreen my front door with no problems. Thanks!

[@thomasferraiolo8696]

Great video, I just fixed my slider screen. Thanks a million times over.

[@dvyne2002]

Oh wow! This is just what I needed! My dog went right thru our screen just like yours did.

[@murrali1638]

In addition, the tips were so good such as taping, I did the second door in place, standing up. My door refused to come out, slides nicely and so I rescreened vertically.

[@andrea1877]

Thank you this was really helpful! Just finished repairing my door.

[@MrKorjie]

Good video, Thanks !!! I have the steel roller instead of the plastic one, but will get the plastic one for this. Oh, what about the different sizes of spline to use? Just take an old piece of spline and match it up I guess?

[@Tigerroux]

If you have indoor-outdoor carpeting, let's say in your patio, that works great for a working surface. I had to redo my patio door and it used a 1/4 thick, flat spline, which wasn't easy to push down into the gutters, but I managed to do it. If my roller had been an industrial strength one, it might have made it easier. I just had the smaller one that I had used for my window screens. They used a round narrow spline.

[@TLADigitalMarketing]

Thank you, this was very helpful. I probably got too large gauge of spline, so make sure you compare the one you are replacing. Thanks again!

[@tonyc8295]

Thanks so much. Just saved $ doing it myself. Taping everything down made a difference. Easy process.

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

We sell screen tables for people doing professional re-screening but for the person who just wants to re-screen a few screens the tape works great.

[@paulg549]

Very well done and helpful video. Thank you. I like those Wallabees.

[@dianafelice4339]

Cutting at each corner is much easier than just running one piece. Great video!

[@nanetteorchid6680]

great video! I just thought I'd mention that home depot, lowes, any good hardware store sells these heavy duty screens that can screw into the bottom third of your screen door to prevent your doggie from breaking through again...Believe it or not, there was a trapped rat that tore through mine during the night hours...My pooor puppy got blamed until I found the other evidence! They are called Screen Tight 36" Pet Dog Grille.

[@genevulaca8717]

Wow...you explain it very well...thank you...

[@maureent2015]

Excellent instruction. Thank you. I have confidence to do it myself now.

[@vertebrate746]

Great video. Thanks! Is it okay to use the old spline?

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

You can re-use the old spline as long as it's still soft and pliable.

[@keisharice3215]

This was so easy to do after watching your video. Thank you!

[@hungthinhvietthong7707]

Good video, thanks to the author for providing useful information

[@rhiannonjames5678]

Thanks so much for this vid and tips! Piece of cake replacing the screen after watching this. The hard part was getting out the old rotten spline! Took me 45 minutes because it was falling apart in 1 inch chunks! Aacck! Job done though. Yaay me! :)

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

Glad the video helped you. Yes, old spline can get brittle. Sitting in the sun for years and years can do that.

[@emptychair8141]

Great job !! Doesn't look as easy as you make it !! Think I'll take it to hardware store and let them wrack their nerves !!

[@GerardHaight]

Thank you! Just the right amount of instruction. 😊

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

KZbin is also MY go to place if I need to learn how to do something.

[@ethiceze54]

Great video. I've got kids and have changed the screen on our back door probably 4 times and it's still a pain in the butt.

[@lukescullin2948]

get the aluminum and use the convex part of the tool to press the screen into the groove before then using the concave side to press the spline in.....havnt put in in yet but apparently its much much stronger and lasts longer and wont rip like the fibre glass fabric versions

[@ethiceze54]

@@lukescullin2948 makes sense. Thanks for the tip!

[@clifforddesiderio667]

Thats awesome. Taping the door was great idea. I replace all the screens at home. Thanks for the information.

[@hollinutter6392]

Thank you so much for this video! Job done in just about 20 minutes! You're very appreciated.

[@huiliu1251]

Great video, thanks for sharing. By the way What is the name of the roll tool?

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

Commonly called a screen roller, or spline roller.

[@bateman5150]

Brilliant instructional video. Very thorough. Thanks you.

[@USMC-0311]

Thank you Prime Line! You made it look easy. Now it’s my turn. Lol.

[@jodiburnslarson367]

Excellent video.....you made it so easy to do!!

[@huideyin4774]

very useful demo, is that just normal line used to fix the mesh on the frame?

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

Are you asking about the spline that gets rolled in to hold the screen to the frame? If so, yes. The size and type of spline can vary based on the type of frame, and the kind of screen mesh being put in. Some mesh is thicker, so you'll have to use a thinner spline.

[@huideyin4774]

Prime Line thank you for your reply, I've successfully had my screen mesh replaced, the spline I bought from homedepot is a little bit thicker than what I need, so I just reused the old one, it's working fine. I even made a frame for my screen window and installed the screen mesh, they work well. thank you for your great video. BTW, have a cover between your carbet and frame is important, or you'll "mount" the screen door on your carbet. :)

[@mfetterelli]

Thanks, much! I just replaced the screen on my sliding door! The tips about using tape, and alternating edges when installing the spline really helped!

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

Matt Fetterley You're welcome. Normally a screen shop would have a table with a jig to hold the frame while it's being screened. It's not something a homeowner would have, but they would have tape, and it works pretty darn good.

[@joeclossey4894]

I spent a lot of time trying to remove the door by loosening the screws at the bottom and using a putty knife to try and get under the wheels without success. I was careful in pushing on the spline standing up as I did not want to bend the door.In the closed position, the door is supported on three sides. Handle was recessed into frame so that saved a step. The $9 kit I bought included screen, the tool and new spline, however the spline was too thick for my door and I just reused the old one.

[@judeanne59]

My screen door doesn't have the rubber spline but metal. I don't even know if it will pop out. Can the screen still be replaced or will the door have to be replaced? Thanks for your help!

[@HBullockable]

This was so helpful and easy to follow! Thanks!

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

Hillary Kane You're very welcome. Glad the video helped.

[@mrstachman]

This is a great DIY video! I've got two questions: first, how do you determine which size spline to get, and second, you used the concave wheel but what is the convex wheel used for? Thanks!

[@PrimeLineHowTo]

Size of spline depends on a lot of things. Type of screen fabric, thickness of screen fabric, brand of frame, etc. As for the two ends of the rolling tool. The convex end is usually used to pre-roll metal screen fabric into the spline groove on the screen frame prior to inserting the spline. Then the concave end is used to roll the spline in. Metal fabrics are a little tougher to work with, so pre-rolling in the fabric helps a lot.