Build Your Own Window Screen Frame

Also use the utility knife to trim off the excess screen mesh from the outside of the frame.

Build your own window screen frame.

Turn the window screen with the spline facing inside your home. Before mounting your window screen position the spline inside your home. Let fresh air in and keep bugs out with the build a screen window screening system. Screen tight 5 16 in.

With this small kit you will be able to build around 1 or 2 window screens depending on final sizes. The screen frame kit is from home depot and can make a 48 inch by 48 inch frame. The tutorial i m sharing today shows me making a brown window screen but the steps are exactly the same for a white version. Be sure the spline is firmly connected to the aluminum frame before installing it in your window opening.

Creating custom window screen frames is a simple project that improves the quality of your home. This window screen kit is ideal for small projects. Our window screen frame kits and accessories are simple cost effective solutions for creating custom sized window screens that are a perfect fit for you home. The kit includes a pre cut screen frame 4 corners spline for fiberglass screening and mounting hardware.

Bronze screen frame model 3028741 5 98 5 98. Allow the blade to ride along the outside of the frame s groove to ensure a straight clean cut. When you have installed spline all the way around the frame and come back to the starting point trim the spline to length using a utility knife. You can build your own window screen with the screen tight screen frame kit for aluminum or fiberglass screening.

We now offer a better value to our customers who want everything needed to do it yourself in one replacement window screen kit. But if your frame is smaller like mine or bigger you can customize it by cutting the frame rails to size with a hacksaw. In addition make sure any spring clips face upward to fit into the top window slot.