Typically, most window screens are quite simple to remove. The screen frames rarely need replacement, but screens themselves may need replacement every few years. Installing window screens may seem like a daunting task, but with the proper tools and a little patience, it can be accomplished in no time. Read on to learn how to install window screens.
- Roll of screen fabric
- Screwdriver
- Sharp scissors
- Screen-spline roller
- Utility knife
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Instructions
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Use a screwdriver to pry up the window screen spline that covers the border of the frame. Remove the spline, and discard of damaged screen fabric.
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Lay the new screen over the screen window frame.
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Use sharp scissors to trim the screen, ensuring that it is a little larger than the frame. Then, snip off the corners.
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Force the window screen into the spline; using the screen-spline roller.
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Use the utility knife to cut off excess screen.