| Step 1 - Remove the aluminum or plastic retainer strip from
around the frame that holds the screen fabric. Be careful
not to tear the plastic or break the aluminum strip. An
ice pick or other sharp pointed object works well to
remove either type of retainer.
|
 Step 1 - Removing retainer strip |
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| Step 2 -Using the torn screening as a pattern, cut the new
screening. Plastic screening is usually used with
aluminum frames. Cut the screen at least 1/2" wider than
the pattern to be sure there is enough to hold when you
put the retainer strip back. Cutting the screen even with
the outside of the frame is a good size.
|
 Step 2 - Cut new screening |
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Step 3 - Spread the screening over the frame and press the
retainer strip into the groove. Temporarily fastening the
screen with masking tape keeps it in place on the frame.
You may need a hammer to force the retainer strip into
the groove. Do not strike the metal strip directly with
the hammer but use a wood block about 3" or 4" long
between the hammer and the strip. If a plastic strip is
used it can be forced into the groove by hand pressure on
a wooden block 3 to 4 inches long.
|
 Step 3 - Spreading screen on frame |
|
| Step 4 - Trim off excess screening with a kitchen scissors or a
knife or razor blade.
|
 Step 4 - Trimming excess screening |
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How-To: Information about Replacing Screen on Aluminum Frames
