Replacing torn window screen in metal frame

A torn screen in your window can start to become a problem when you have mosquitoes or insects start to invade your home. The easiest way to fix the problem is to remove the damaged screen and replace it with a new screen. Before you begin you need to make sure you have the following materials and tools.

Tools & Materials Needed:

Spline Tool

Screen

Needle nose pliers

Flat Head

Utility Knife

Scissors

The first step you must do is remove the screen from the window unit so you can work on it on a flat surface. It is important to carefully remove the screen so you don't damage the screen framing.

Next place the screen on a flat solid surface so you can work on the screen without damaging it, make sure that the screen spline is facing up so you can remove it carefully. Use a flat head screwdriver or a pair of needle nose pliers to remove the twine from the framing. 

After you have completely removed all the spline from the frame you can easily remove the damaged screening. Cut a new piece of screen to the outside edges of the framing that you are working on. It is better to cut a little big than a little short, you can always trim excess screen. Make sure that the new screen is aligned over the frame.

Once you have the screen cut to size use the spline tool to carefully begin to insert the spline into the channel in the frame. It is important to be gentle when using the spline tool because you may accidentally cut the screen if you are not careful. Start with the top of the screen first and then do one of the sides. Once you have the top and one side done it is important to pull the screen snug before you complete the bottom and remaining side. If you feel that there is a little slack in the screen, it should tighten up as you complete the bottom and the side.

The last and final step is to carefully trim off any excess screen that remains along the edge of the channel. Be careful not to cut the new screen!

Now that you have your new screen installed it is time to put it back were you got it, carefully place the new screen back into the window were you removed it and you just learned how to replace a damaged screen. Stay tuned for more helpful handy man tricks! See you soon.

Take a look at the video below it shows everthing I just explained above.