Screen doors are being used in almost every household nowadays. And due to the advancement of technology, you don’t even need to get off the couch to buy one.
Online shops provide you with more than enough choices for your needs. Similarly, screen doors can be bought off the internet online, but with doors, the problem of measuring the size correctly arises.
If you buy a door that is narrow or shorter than your door than the process of returning it becomes a big hassle.
Well to protect you from going through this problem, we will help you find a way to measure your door correctly.
Measuring a screen door requires a little practicing and noting down the height and width of your door correctly. Then a little adjustment is necessary for the installment of the screen door.
Standard Measurement
There are a lot of companies available that produce a multitude of magnetic screen doors. They can be metal, or wood framed or in case of magnetic screen doors, they are made with fiberglass mesh closely lined with magnets.
All of these doors have a standard measurement and it is easy to find a magnetic screen door for your home, if your door frame is of the standard size.
The standard measurement includes around 80-81 inches in height and 32, 34 or 36 inches in width.
If your door is of the standard size, then you won’t have a single problem. But with doors of different shapes and sizes, measuring them could be a bit trickier than you would expect.
How to Measure for the Right Door
Measuring a door requires nothing but your patience. It is pretty simple and straight forward. So, get your measuring tape and let’s get started!
- First you need to measure the height of your door. You do this by placing your measuring tape at the bottom of the door and pulling it upwards until you reach the top underside of the door. Write down all these measurements in a notepad.
- Next you measure the width of your door, you do this by taking 3 measurements in total. One form the top, second from the bottom and then the last one from the middle. The smallest measurement would be the width of your door. This measurement needs to be accurate as you will install your hook and loop frame or rod through it.
- After you have all the accurate measurements, now you need to cut down at least ¼ inches from both height and width to leave some space between the frame and the magnetic screen door so it doesn’t drag on the floor while opening and closing.
¼ inches is an accurate number, as it is not too long and the magnetic screen door will be able to do its job of keeping the bugs and dust out of your house.
How to Attach a Screen Door
Now that the measuring part is done, its time to attach your magnetic screen door.
Magnetic screen doors are easier to attach than a normal screen door, you don’t have to worry about the metal or wood frame, and it can simply be attached with the help of Velcro tape or nail push pins.
- First you need to lay out the mesh and line them up, side by side so that the magnets align with their neighbors and easily attach with each other. Here you can check the magnet power and see if your door is right or no.
- Now if your door uses Velcro tape to attach to the door, then apply the tape on all sides of the mesh firmly and in alignment.
- Now clean your doorframe with a cloth to remove the dirt and debris attached there and then leave it to dry. Now measure the width of your door once again and mark the center of your door so you know where to attach both sides.
- Remove the backing of the Velcro tape and stick the mesh to the door frame, making sure to notice the height so it doesn’t drag on the floor.
- Incase of a wooden door frame, you can also insert push pins on the door frame for added protection and stability.
FAQ
This section includes some of the most common questions asked by people who are confused by their magnetic screen doors and their installment.
- Incase you have left space at the bottom of your door, you can remove the mesh and re-hang it, but a little lower so it doesn’t allow bugs to pass through.
- If the magnetic screen you ordered is a little too much in height, you can cut it from the bottom and re-sew the magnets according to your door measurements.
- If your door opens in, install the magnetic screen on the outside of the door. If our door opens out, install the magnetic screen on the inside of the door.
- Magnetic screen doors are also available for sliding glass doors and can also be installed on the track between sliding and stationary door.
Conclusion
Measuring your door correctly for the magnetic screen door is a crucial step. Without it, you could end up with a door that is either too small or too long or too narrow.
Measuring it requires almost nothing, all you need to do is measure the height and width correctly and leave some space for clearance. Magnetic screen doors are a great way to protect your home from bugs and dust and enjoy the outdoor environment by being indoors.
We hope this article helped you on how to measure a magnetic screen door so you don’t have to worry about ordering them online.