![]() The easiest way to do this is to pull the excess screening away from the door as you slowly move the knife around the edges. I took my utility knife and carefully cut the screening off. So the spine was in place, but I was left with some extra screening on all 4 sides. I then grabbed some scissors and cut off the excess spline. This is essential to make sure it stays in place for years to come. ![]() Cut the Excess Spline & Screenīefore cutting the spline off the roll, I really shoved the spline down into the 4 corners. So essentially by the end you have 2 long pieces of spline making 2 “L” shapes around the perimeter of the door. It’s essential to keep the screening taut and secure as you work your way down. With the right and the left in place, I kept the spline going along the top and bottom. Then I took a new bag of spline and started at the top left of the screen door, working my way to the bottom left. I then worked my way up from the bottom right up to the top of the right side and I stopped there. Once it’s in, then you can carefully start rolling the spline into the lip. You may have to be a bit forceful to get it wedged into the corner. I started at the bottom right side of the door, shoving the end of the spline into the corner. Roll In New SplineĪt this point, the screening was inserted into the lip of the door, so it was time for the new spline. Instead, you’ll have a nice tight screening with no waves in it! This was the first time I used this technique and it made the entire project that much easier. Once the right and left side were good to go, I pre-rolled the top and bottom.ĭIY Tip: Instead of working your way around the edge of the door in a clockwise or counter-clockwise pattern, do the right side, left side, top, and then bottom of the screen. I then pre-rolled the right and left side of the door, making sure to push the screening down into the edge of the crevice as I went. This tool is essential for this project so don’t skimp on buying this at the store (or on Amazon. With the new screening in place, I grabbed my roller tool. We went with a basic one because we don’t have pets or kids. If you have pets, there are some pricier options that are thicker and more durable. Once it was rolled all the way across, I used a utility knife to cut it off the roll.ĭIY Tip: You can choose from a wide variety of screenings at the hardware store. I rolled out the new screening along the entire length of the door, leaving a few extra inches on each side. With the old stuff trashed, it was time to roll out some new screening. With the spline gone, the screening was no longer secure. 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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