How Do You Repair A Tear In A Window Screen?
• Buy or salvage sufficient screen mesh to cover the entire tear. If you have an old, unused screen in storage, you could use this to salvage pieces from. However, if you are concerned about appearance of the screen, it is probably best to try and buy the same kind of screen, either nylon or aluminum, in the same color. • Cut the screen mesh the size of the hole in the torn screen, leaving a one inch (2.5 cm) margin on each side of the cut shape. • Thread a curved upholstery needle with strong thread of the same color as the screen. Alternatively, make the thread as close a match as you can get or try fishing thread, which is invisible and very strong. A straight needle can be used if you have access to both sides of the screen, but it will be more difficult and time consuming. • Cover the tear with the patch of screen mesh that you have already cut. If the screen is still in its window you can hold this repair piece in place temporarily with tape. If you have taken the screen off the
