Pro Tip; Install a Sliding Screen Door “LIKE A BOSS”!;

We show you the best way to re-install a sliding patio screen door. Pretty simple. #diy #construction #easy #screen #learnmore #howto #doors #patiodoors #screendoor

[@1RednBlue]

Apologies but this is a ‘what you did’ not a ‘how you did’.
Perhaps another one on measurements - gear selection etc??

[@SkinnersScreens1972]

Not sure what you mean by gear selection

[@1RednBlue]

Yeah sure - talking tooling required, roller selection, latch etc. what’s best from your experience and why you chose it.

[@SkinnersScreens1972]

@s4144095 got it. It is called a KD (knock down) door as it is shipped in a kit if you order online from Amazon or another company. You will need to get your width and height correct. It comes basic with nylon rollers and a plastic handle with latch kit. For install, we loosen the wheels, insert into the track making sure wheels are on the bottom rail, then tighten bottom wheels until about an 1/8” off rail. Tighten top wheels till you like the way it slides. All 4 wheels are adjustable so you may get it as straight as possible. Pretty simple.

[@SkinnersScreens1972]

@s4144095 and if you are going to buy and cut it to fit you’ll need a miter saw (fine tooth metal blade), we use a chop saw that miters. Once cut, you’ll need the corner hardware with wheels (typically sold separately). Once assembled, you’ll need screen of choice, spline of .150, screen roller and a plastic patio door handle. I hope this helps

[@1RednBlue]

@@SkinnersScreens1972 thanks - sounds stupid but the only other thing I would add if you do another one is roller size 1 width/diameter etc.
I’ve messed this up a dozen times and would love to see some guided expertise on selection.

[@crxskater25]

What brand of screen door is that?

[@SkinnersScreens1972]

It’s a standard sliding patio door. Fits most applications. Pretty standard.

[@danielcielmaee3642]

@@SkinnersScreens1972I went to Home Depot and got a replacement one. The only height available was 77’ 7/8” I couldn’t even get it in. The wheels weren’t in the way. It was the actual door. The adjustable ones were also slightly too big for retrofitting.

[@SkinnersScreens1972]

Big box doesn’t custom size them. You can disassemble one end and cut it down a bit. Just have to be careful