Q&A for How to Replace the Screen on a Screen Door

Yes, but it makes it more difficult. Placing the screen on a flat surface makes it easier for the rubbers to be pushed in correctly.

I just completed this task. I followed the steps above, but instead of replacing the screen, I pulled the spline up and stretched the screen over the track and lined the spline back into the track.

Use a flat-head screwdriver. Be very careful not to damage the spline.

If your spline is very old, it may take some extra maneuvering to get it out. Try starting at 1 of the corners, and wiggle your screwdriver or awl underneath the spline. Then, try to grab hold of the corner and pull it out gradually so the spline doesn't rip. Take your time and be patient as you do this, and you can easily get rid of the spline!

Some rollers have an adjustment screw or rod to raise and lower the roller. There's a good possibility the roller wheel itself is broken or worn. In that case, you'll need to replace the roller wheel.

The rollers on top or bottom (typically bottom) should be spring loaded - take a flat blade screw driver or putty knife and lift them off the track toward you then pivot the bottom of the door outward and slip the top out of the channel - reverse the process to re-install.

Make sure the door is square and hinges adjusted properly. Shop for adhesive back weather stripping with the thickness desired, to seal the door when it is closed. Make sure it is not too thick, so as to cause strain on the door hinges when it is fully closed. To much compression on the weather strip defeats any insulating value of the weather stripping.