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