How To Repair A Screen Window Frame

Big holes in window screens are much harder to repair.

How to repair a screen window frame. The window frame is laid flat on the work surface next to the cleat and the screen fabric is loosely laid over the opening and stapled down at one end to the bottom of the window opening and at the other end to the cleat. If the spline is still intact pull it free to release the old screen. Making minor repairs. Pull up on the tabs at the bottom of the screen while pushing out at the same time to pop the.

The edges of the patch should be secured with. Set patch over opening so teeth penetrate the screen. Trim the screen trim excess screen material using a utility knife with a new sharp blade. Identify which part of the window screen frame is broken.

Remove damaged screen discolorations snags and tears are regular wear and tear on the screens of windows and doors of your home. Both types can be patched if the. Trim edges of the hole into a neat square opening. A window spline is a rubber or plastic strip that holds the screen in the frame.

Measure the sides of the frame to give you an idea of. Bend edges teeth into right angles. Make sure the patch is 1 2 inch larger all around than the hole to be repaired. Window screens come in two materials aluminum and fiberglass.

To replace a door screen in its existing frame lay the frame and damaged screen down on a large flat surface. Place the screen patch over the hole in the plastic or fiberglass screen so that the hole is. If the entire screen. Cut with the blade on top of the spline and pointed toward the outside of the frame.

A dull blade will pull the material not cut it. When replacing your window screen you will need to remove and replace the spline as well. To make your own patch for a metal screen cut a patch from a length of screening. How to repair a window screen frame step 1.

Then wedges are driven into the gap between the window frame and the cleat. Use a flathead screwdriver to pry the spline out and when it s fully removed throw it away. A spline roller flat blade screwdriver duct tape scissors and utility knife are all you ne. Replacement splines can be purchased at most hardware or home repair stores.

Affix patch over hole. When window screens fail it s often because the screen itself comes loose or is torn. Take a flat.