One of the most common issues with sliding doors is a dirty track where dust pet hair and other debris can accumulate over time.
How to repair sliding glass door screen.
Clean up the track.
In this video we show you how to re screen your damaged sliding screen door using only very basic hand tools.
Make sure the rollers at the top are aligned first then walk the bottom of the door into place pushing the top of the screen door up into the track.
You need at least 84 inches of cloth to repair the average sliding screen door with a height between 76 and 81 inches.
Some screen doors are taller though so you may need to get the material cut off the 100 foot roll.
Your first step is to remove the screen door from its tracks photos 1 and 2.
Sliding screen door repair.
There s an adjustment screw for each wheel near the corners of the door s frame.
Use the adjusting screws at the bottom of the metal door frame to raise or lower the rollers.
Turn the adjustment screws counterclockwise to release tension on the wheels and lower the door.
Begin by removing the spline the black rubber material that holds the screen cloth into the frame.
To realign your doorin the tracks at the top and bottom of the frame remove the door from the track and reinsert it.
Raise it just enough to clear the track and roll smoothly.
If your screen door is making unusual sounds or is difficult to move you may benefit from the following tips and techniques.
You can use a flat headed screwdriver to remove the spline.
Without the use of a large table it s a little.
Locate the two adjusting screws at the bottom of the door on the face or edge of the door and pry off the trim caps that cover the screws.
That s the length you get in most pre cut rolls from the hardware store.
Be sure to remove debris big and small to ensure a smooth slide.
To start your sliding glass door adjustment project first lift or lower the door on the track with a screwdriver or allen wrench.