How to replace screen in wooden screen door?
Need to rebuild the insert wooden screen part of my old wooden screem door.
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Hi Maria, this is one link I found for this
https://www.thespruce.com/wood-frame-screen-repair-1824717
I did something like this a few years ago. Here's the link to how I did it:
https://theapplestreetcottage.blogspot.com/2015/06/vintage-screen-redo.html
Hi Marla, Remove the front frame of the screen to reveal the screen itself. Carefully remove screen and use as a template for replacement. Staple or nail/screw back on as original fixing and then restore back the old frame. Decorate as desired.
You can take to the screen to an independent hardware store. Not a big box store. They often repair these pretty cheap. Other wise you have to purchase specific tools and a roll of screening - cost more than having them do it.