Window and door screensare the most effective way to let fresh air into your home while keeping pests out.
And, if a screen becomes damaged, pests will find their way into your home.
Luckily, it’s relatively easy to learn how to repair window and door screensor evenreplace them.
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For most window and door screens, the process of window screen replacement is surprisingly simple.
All you need are a few simple tools, a large work surface, and this step-by-step guide.
If you attempt to bend the frame back, it will only further damage it.
Some frames, especially door frames, feature wheels that roll on tracks.
These wheels can get stuck or broken, leaving the frame unusable.
The project is immensely doableeven an inexperienced DIYer can make this repair.
This guide applies to newer frames on both windows and doors.
Use a small screwdriver to pry the spline out at its end.
Once the spline is out, remove the damaged screen and discard.
Cut the material so that each side has at least one inch of excess.
Once the screen is in the groove, place the spline in the groove over the screen.
Flip the roller tool over and use the convex side to press the spline into the groove.
Once you get to the corner, repeat the process on the next side.
While most large damage justifies a full screen replacement, a small hole may call for a quick patch.
Here are popular types of screen repair products and their intended uses.
Lastly, regularlyclean the screenby wiping it with a dry cloth and gently vacuuming.
