How to Rescreen a Sliding Door

Unless you're very lucky, you'll eventually have to replace the screen on your sliding door. These screens a very vulnerable and don't take a lot of force to poke a hole in them. Screens are usually bought in home car stores by the roll.

Things you’ll need:

• New screen


• Tape Measure


• Scissors


• Tin Snips


• Wooden block


• Screwdriver

1. Remove the door from its tracks by pulling the pins out at the bottom. You should probably have someone help you hold the door while you pull the pins out just in case the door starts to fall.


2. Lay the door down and measure the dimensions of the screen. Add between a quarter and half inch extra just in case it doesn't fit properly. It will be much easier to cut away a little extra than add more. 


3. Cut the new screen out of the roll you bought. Tin snips or very sharp scissors should gut the screen easily. You should probably cut along a hard edge like a piece of wood so you're cutting in a straight line. 


4. Remove the old screen from the door. Each door will vary on how to remove the screen. They all will probably have some type of plastic that wedges the net into to doorframe. These pieces should easily pop out with a screwdriver or by hand. 


5. Attach the new screen to the door. Make sure you stretch the screen out as much as possible. A loose fitting screen won't look good and won't be as effective of keeping bugs out.


6. Attach and fasten your door to its tracks.