Screen tight installation tips

Remember me Log in. Lost your password? How To. How to Buy. How to Install Screen Tight. Attach Base to Wood Cut base to fit over wood framing with snips or shears.

Roll Screen Into Base Roll screen into base strip with appropriate spline and screening tool. Snap Cap Onto Base The cap snaps onto the base strip and serves as the trim piece. Download Installation Guide. Additional Product Information.

No Mitering No mitering is needed. Original Screen Tight. Need Project Support? It is always a safe bet to go with stainless steel fasteners on wood.

Never use a drywall screw for treated wood applications. Common widths of screen are 36", 48", or 72". Lengths greatly vary.

Fiberglass - easiest to install and great for DIY application. Aluminum - More difficult to install and less forgiving. More durable than fiberglass. Copper - Pricey and extremely difficult to install. Looks great and has maximum durability.

Highly recommend professional installation. Column Wrap Specs. Screen Block Overview. Screen Wall Overview. Screen Wall Technical Drawings. Screen Wall Installation Guide. Download Now. What size spline do I need? How large an opening can I screen? What lengths do the screening systems come in? What colors are available? Can I paint the parts of screening systems?

What tools do I need? What happens if part of my screen comes loose? Is mitering required? Everything is straight cut. No miters. Can I trim a solid vinyl door? Yes, our solid vinyl doors can be trimmed just like wood with regular wood cutting tools.

What size spline do vinyl doors require? Our vinyl doors can easily be re-screened using. Can I paint my door? Before sealing, priming, staining or painting your wood screen door, remove the screen. The removable screen feature makes this step fast and easy.

If you decide to paint your wood screen door, use a Primer first, wait until it dries, then sand the door with grit sandpaper then add your coat s of paint. All edges must be Sealed or Painted top and bottom.

Replace screen once your wood screen door is dry. Are your pressure treated doors eco-friendly? Do I need to seal my door? Do vinyl doors fade or yellow over time? Screen Tight System 20 second overview of the Screen Tight system.