How to Rescreen a Screen

by Jennprice33 in Workshop > Repair

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How to Rescreen a Screen

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Do you have outside cats who love to claw at your screen doors and windows? if so then this instructables is for you!

I wanted new screens for a fraction of the cost.

This project took less then 15 minutes!

Materials

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Available at Lowes or busy beaver charcoal fiberglass screen 36 x 84 (insect screening)

I also used my sewing scissors for a sharp cut.

Removing the Old Screen

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First remove the screen fabric from the frame by removing the thin rubber piece off the back of the screen.

Fitting the New Screen

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Next roll out screen over frame to fit the screen properly. I left a small over hang see picture 2

Installing the New Screen

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The last step is putting the rubber strip back in the screen frame. I uses my scissors to push the strip in snuggly. **This took the longest amount of time.

Finished

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Finished! Screen is ready to be placed back into the window.