5/17/2023 0 Comments Replacing screen on screen door![]() You can throw this spline away (it will probably be pretty gross) because you’ll want to use fresh spline when getting the new screening in! 3. I simply dug a screwdriver into the crevice of one of the corners and pulled it out from around the perimeter of the door. I removed the old spline using a screwdriver. The reason our screen door was broken was because the spine was coming out and it was making the screening really loose. Spline is the rubbery cord that holds the screen in place. Just make sure you have a large flat work surface. You can do it outside on the ground if you want. I brought our screen door inside and laid it out on our dining room table to tackle this project. I stashed the handle and small screws in a baggie to keep them safe while working on this project. This needs to be removed because it will interfere when laying out the new mesh screening. Once the door was off, I used a screwdriver to take off the handle on the screen side of the door. You can’t tackle this DIY project with the door hanging up in place, so I took the door off its track and brought it inside. I’ve done it in the past ( here’s a suuuuuper old post), but I’ve since learned some tips and techniques that really help to keep the screen taut and smooth by the end of the project. Luckily, it’s incredibly easy to repair a broken screen. After getting our patio prepped for the warmer months, I finally decided to get to it. But for some reason, I never got around to it. ![]() ![]() But still…it didn’t look pretty and it definitely wasn’t doing its job properly.įor the past 2 years, I’ve thought about fixing the screen door every time I use it. ![]() The hole wasn’t huge…so I doubt too many bugs were sneaking their way inside. The screen was super loose and there was a hole right by the handle. Do you know those items that seem to always be on your home to-do list? Well, today’s post is all about finally crossing off one of those pesky tasks.Įver since we moved into our condo, the sliding screen door (off of our master bedroom) has been broken. ![]()
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