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How to replace a Window Screen and do it Wrinkle Free, DIY Do it Yourself Perfectly

[davidehlert]

People are SO quick to comment negatively and point out what you might be doing wrong. I’d just like to say “thank you” for making this video. I unsuccessfully tried 3 times before watching your video only to have the frame warp n twist. Your tip on taping it down prevented that from happening, so kudos to you sir! 👍🏼

[frvr_]

Your strategy made this a trivial chore for my family to do as a project together.
We all know how to do this now.
And the extra set of hands using your technique; truly made it a breeze!
Thank you!

[mikerobart]

Good job on the video. FYI I been putting screens together for awhile now. I don’t put the spine in by rolling it all the way around I cut it to length on each edges and then put the top in and the bottom one, next the sides in and when I’m putting the spline in I just pushed down every 2 to 3 inches to get it snug and lightly go over it several times and it will pack it down with no problems . That process will make it tight without overdoing. It works perfect every time, and then the spine does not shrink and start to pull out at the edges in the future..

[y.c.t.]

Very patient guy, point out all the important things we need to pay attention to, good job 👍

[evelynmahoney]

I'm certainly going to try following your instructions. A few years ago my roommate & I tried to replace the sliding door screen. It was a lot harder than you'd think.

He struggled with it while I skimmed thru various YT videos. The screen tended to stretch & distort, resulting in puffy places - even though it started out squared with the frame. One video suggested taping the screen to the floor (laid over the frame) and that was extremely helpful.

I'm about to attempt a much smaller window screen, but remember well that it was difficult to achieve the desired result.

The roll of screen I recently purchased doesn't want to lay flat on the floor. Despite weighting it down with flat heavy objects for several days, even cautiously using a hairdryer, it still retains the "rolled" highs & lows.

I may try misting and/or soaking it with warm or hot water, but if that doesn't help, I'll just do the best I can with it "as is" and hope for a decent outcome. Frustrating . . .

[Steveorino]

Great video. I’d want you to add the fact that the spline size needs be examined closely whether you buy a “kit” or individual supplies. I did as you suggested and carefully removed the old spline and found that the spline supplied in my “kit” was a tad smaller in diameter. So I used the old spline. I have other screens to repair so all is well on that note. I’m sure I’ll be able to use the new spline on those.
I cleaned up the old spline with soap and water, lightly pulling it through an old rag to wipe it off. Them I brought some water to a boil in a big fry pan filled with water, careful to be sure the loosely coiled old spline was fully submerged so as not to touch any of the metal on the fry pan that might melt it. After a few moments in the boiling water I removed the spline and lightly pulled it through a clean rag to dry. This took any of the “set” turns and angles out of it and made it more easily handled. I actually did the same to the new spline that was rather tightly coiled and wrapped in the cellophane wrap it came in. It also has a lightly coiled formation now rather than bunched up in a tight winding as it was supplied.
Any comments or corrections from other ‘posters’ on my ideas are welcomed. If I have something incorrect here, please let me know in a reply.

[sewgirl]

Thank you for your very detailed instructions and great closeups. Just replaced window screen for first time, followed all instructions and it turned out perfectly. I was able to reuse the spline. Happy gal here!

[overvictimoffate]

Thank you! Very detailed. Great tips especially for first timers. He shows how to prevent problems before they happen. This is the video to watch for a new project. (Also, there is sturdier, more tightly woven screen available for pets & kids)

[mzprttybrwneyez]

Thank you so much for this very informative video. I purchased a kit this morning from Home Depot and came on here to see how to do it and your video stood out. Guess what? I did it (in my happy child’s voice)! 😂 Only thing is I pulled it a little too taunt. I heard the tape make a few noises but I just kept going. I’ll do it over another time but right now, it’s repaired and looks great. I’m dang proud of myself. 😅 Well thanks to you. 😊 Peace and blessings.

[siward]

I just replaced my window screen. I used aluminum mesh which was much harder to work with than the soft vinyl screen. I reused my old spline which was stiff as heck.

My tip would be to put the window screen on top and pre-roll around the rail with the spline tool (but without the spline) to make an imprint on the mesh screen. I made an imprint on two sides first. I then rolled in the spline for two sides. After stretching the screen to ensure that there are wrinkles, I made an imprint on the other remaining two sides and finished it off. The imprint made pushing in the spline much easier.

Another tip is that I found a door strike plate with a hammer to tap in any hard parts. Just had to be careful to ensure you are not are taping off the spline.

[leschab]

Excellent teaching skills. Helps big time. Cheers, Mate

[lyfschaos]

Thanks man! This was super helpful. I tried about three times to get things tight with no joy. Found your video and it was a snap, even with a large screen. Thanks for taking the time to post.

[GlitteryGhost]

Best tutorial thank you so much, it makes it look tight and not all wavy and baggy

[cyphonrider]

Thanks for the tutorial! One note: Your link to the fiberglass screen is the same one for the spline.

[jimmy]

Thanks for sharing info was great taping the frame down is the key great idle, first time my screen came out right 👍👍

[mikecorgan]

An additional tip -

I have seen in other videos about replacing screen, using the roller, pressing the screen into the channel before installing the spline. The fiberglass will form to the channel to hold in place. Then beging to install the spline.

[ronalt]

Very well done, thank you for all the tips !

[paula.]

Wow, what a superb video! So well done. Thanks for the great information. I'm much more comfortable replacing the screen in my rv door now.😊

[bernardosantos]

Yes, that's a perfect creative demo using fingers and even foot..nice one

[yeltsin]

Great video and comments. I did 2 screens and they were too tight and ended up warping couldn’t figure out how to stop it but learned a thing it 2 watching this