Making A Screen Door Frame

With screen tight s window screen frame kit you with screen tight s window screen frame kit you can build your own window screen to match the size of your existing or new window.

Making a screen door frame.

The kit includes all parts needed to build your window screen except for tools. To make the door header the top of the door frame cut two 2x4s to the same length as the width of the original opening and nail them securely together. Assemble the screen insert frames using glue and brads at the corners. Cut a piece of screen 2 inches larger all around than the insert.

Dry fit the screen door and use a hand planer if it s too tight. Attaching the screen door to attach the diy screen door i placed it in the doorway and positioned it in place. If there are knots in the wood use a primer first. This project is easy for any diy er or professional and doesn t take any previous experience.

Paint the screen door and screen moulding with outdoor paint. I needed a 1 8 gap between the door and the frame. This is the actual thickness of a 2x4. For the bottom kick rail we cut down the 8 inch fir to 7 1 2 inches.

Add hinges to the door by using a chisel to make notches for the hinges. But what i love the most about this tutorial is the pictures and the emphasis they placed on making the screen door look so homey. They give you all of the dimensions to build and a great materials list too. You will need to add 1 2 of plywood between the 2x4 s to get the right wall thickness of 3 1 2.

This screen door is really gorgeous and quite welcoming. Build the frame for the door. Allow to dry fully. The bi fold screen door.

Make this diy screen door.