Replace a Broken Screen

How to Replace a Broken Screen

Created by Beverly DeJulio

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Why buy a new screen when you can repair the one you have? Beverly DeJulio, author of Handy Ma'am, gives advice on how to replace a broken screen.

Supplies

Cutting tool
Splining tool
Tape measure
Spline
Screen

Replacing the Broken Screen

Remove screen by taking out old spline.
Cut out screen a couple inches larger than opening.
Place screen over opening, and put in the new spline.
Use spline tool to push and roll the spline into the groove.
Use the cutting tool to remove the excess.

Published on September 16, 2002

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