To put a screen back in a screen door, especially when replacing an old one, the general process involves removing the old screen and attaching a new one using the door's frame and splines.
Putting a screen back into a screen door frame is a straightforward task, often part of the process of replacing a damaged or worn screen. Based on common methods, you achieve this by securing the screen material within a groove around the door frame using a flexible cord called a spline.
According to instructions for screen replacement, when a screen is damaged, you can easily replace it rather than the entire door. To do this, you would remove the splines from the door frame, take off the existing screen, and attach a new screen to the door with the splines. With the right tools and a little time, replacing the screen is a snap.
Here's a breakdown of the typical steps involved in putting a new screen back into the door frame:
- Prepare the Frame: Ensure the screen door frame is clean and free of debris in the spline groove.
- Position the Screen: Lay the screen door frame flat. Unroll the new screen material over the frame, making sure it overlaps the spline groove on all sides. You don't need to cut it precisely to size yet; leave some excess.
- Insert the Spline: Starting in a corner, use a spline roller tool to push the spline into the groove, pressing the screen material along with it. Work your way around the frame, applying gentle tension to the screen as you go to keep it taut and wrinkle-free.
- Secure the Screen: Continue rolling the spline into the groove along all four sides of the frame. The spline holds the screen material firmly in place.
- Trim Excess: Once the spline is fully installed around the perimeter, use a utility knife or craft knife to carefully trim away the excess screen material that is outside the spline groove.
This method effectively puts the screen back into the door frame by securing it with the spline, creating a taut and functional screen door.
