Making A Screen Door Frame

With screen tight s window screen frame kit you with screen tight s window screen frame kit you can build your own window screen to match the size of your existing or new window.

Making a screen door frame.

To make the door header the top of the door frame cut two 2x4s to the same length as the width of the original opening and nail them securely together. This is the actual thickness of a 2x4. Dry fit the screen door and use a hand planer if it s too tight. But what i love the most about this tutorial is the pictures and the emphasis they placed on making the screen door look so homey.

They give you all of the dimensions to build and a great materials list too. The kit includes all parts needed to build your window screen except for tools. Make this diy screen door. Build the frame for the door.

This screen door is really gorgeous and quite welcoming. Add hinges to the door by using a chisel to make notches for the hinges. You will need to add 1 2 of plywood between the 2x4 s to get the right wall thickness of 3 1 2. Allow to dry fully.

This project is easy for any diy er or professional and doesn t take any previous experience. I needed a 1 8 gap between the door and the frame. If there are knots in the wood use a primer first. For the bottom kick rail we cut down the 8 inch fir to 7 1 2 inches.

We cut the 6 inch fir down to 5 1 2 inches to create the stiles vertical and top rail horizontal. Paint or stain and varnish the frame parts. So to ensure a consistent gap along the entire perimeter i used several wooden shims underneath and along the edges of the screen door. Cut a piece of screen 2 inches larger all around than the insert.

Assemble the screen insert frames using glue and brads at the corners.