Screen Door Repair Guide

Remove the screen door from the frame. For sliding doors, slide the door halfway open, lift it inside the frame, and pull the bottom towards you. If there is not enough clearance, loosen the adjustment screws near the door rollers to pull them back.

Lay the door flat on a work surface with the spline side facing up. Use a small screwdriver to pop out one end of the spline, then pull the entire rubber piece out by hand. The old screen should then fall out of the frame.

Clean the screen door frame and the groove around the frame using a damp rag to remove dirt and grime. If a door handle covers part of the groove, use a screwdriver to remove it and set it aside.

Unroll the new screen material over the frame, ensuring it overlaps the frame on all sides. Adjust the screen so the grain runs parallel to the door frame for a uniform look.

Push the spline into the groove starting at one corner using the tool's concave wheel (use the convex wheel for aluminum screens). Work around the frame, removing the spline to reseat the screen if any ripples form.

Once the spline is fully seated, use a utility knife to carefully cut away excess screen by running the blade along the edge of the spline, pulling the excess screen away with one hand for a clean edge.

Reinstall the door by pushing it up into the track at an angle and dropping the bottom into the track. Use a screwdriver to adjust the limiting screws for the wheels if necessary to secure it.