In this video we show you how to re screen your damaged sliding screen door using only very basic hand tools.
How to replace the screen on my sliding door.
This dents the screen slightly making it easier to replace the spline.
This screw may be tightly fixed.
A couple of collapsible work tables will work just as well for any size sliding door screen.
There are too many factors at play making a broken sliding screen door fit and work as it once did.
Open the door and locate the head stop screw at the top corner of the door frame right where the door would touch the frame when it closes.
If you have no suitable tables lay the screen door on the ground on top of sheets of cardboard to prevent getting the screen door frame scratched or marked.
Doing this also helps prevent your screen from ripping during the process.
Dustin teaches us what to do when you need a new screen door remove old screen and install new.
Removing the old screen cloth.
Fortunately there are some alternatives to help you replace your sliding screen door and get it working again.
After you lay the screen across the door frame roll your spline roller across each groove of the door frame.
If you can t undo it with a manual screwdriver try a power screwdriver.
Lift one wheel off the screen door track using your finger or a screwdriver.
With the wheel raised pull the corner of the frame out of the track.
Unscrew the head stop with a power or phillips screwdriver.
Without the use of a large table it s a little.
Do the same at the other corner and then remove the door by pulling it down and out of the upper track.