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Porch Screen Door Screen Replacement

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Introduction

My method attempts to use a limited amount of tools, which you can find at your nearest hardware store, or maybe, in your tool box at home. I will show you what the damaged screen looks like, and every step after that, until the new one is in place. The steps will be easy to follow, and it should be a quick and beneficial fix.

What you need

  1. Porch Screen Door Screen Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Start by finding the damaged parts of the screen.

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  2. Porch Screen Door Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Porch Screen Door Screen Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the spline first, then rip out the screen.

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  3. Porch Screen Door Screen Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use the old screen as a pattern to cut out a new one.

    • Make sure the new piece is at least 2-3 inches bigger on each side for better fitting.

    • The old screen measures 32"x 20".

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  5. Porch Screen Door Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Porch Screen Door Screen Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use scissors to cut out the new screen. Make sure the new piece you cut out is 3-4 inches longer on each side.

    • The new cutout screen measures 34"x22".

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  6. Porch Screen Door Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Put up the new cutout screen with tape to hold it in place.

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  7. Porch Screen Door Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use spline mouse to start rolling down the spline.

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  8. Porch Screen Door Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Cut off the remaining spline on the corners.

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  9. Porch Screen Door Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Cut off the remaining screen on each side.

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  10. Porch Screen Door Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Here you have a new porch door screen.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Eskarle Liscano

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