Screen Door Diy Plans

Install a no mortise latchset centered on the door s middle rail.

Screen door diy plans.

Open the door and slip the screen inserts into place then secure each with wooden turn buttons mounted to the back side of the door. We cut the 6 inch fir down to 5 1 2 inches to create the stiles vertical and top rail horizontal. For the bottom kick rail we cut down the 8 inch fir to 7 1 2 inches. It s easy to build a screen door that fits your existing door frame perfectly.

Install screen mesh onto the back side of the door using a staple gun and screen moulding. Enjoy the diy screen door. Build the frame for the door. The lumber cost us around 32 00 and the screening cost 10 00.

This project has been on my to do list for years. It looks more modern than any other front door or porch. To attach the stiles and rails fit the table saw with a tongue and groove bit. Attach the door into place install a door pull and a hydraulic door closer.

Make this diy screen door. We love how our diy screen door turned out. Line the latch case up to the edge of the rail on the inside of the door then mark the spindle location. But we got exactly what we wanted and this screen door is far superior quality to those screen doors that you can purchase for 75 to 100.

So if you would like to make your own screen door but you are looking for something hipper and less old fashioned then you might really like this option. Though this screen door is do it yourself don t let it fool you.