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Measure Opening
Measure and record the width and height of the opening using measuring tape.
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Measure Frame Dimensions
Screen and framing kits are easy to use because of the corner connectors. To get the accurate frame measurements, you’ll need to account for the corner connectors. For example, our connectors were 3/4" long, so we subtracted 1-½" (3/4" doubled) from our width and height runs to get the correct frame dimensions.
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Cut and Assemble Frame
Cut frames to size with a hacksaw, and assemble the frame using the plastic corner connectors.
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Install Screen
Roll out the screen, and center it in the frame. With the screen pulled tight, use the roller to push the spline into the frame’s channel. Work your way around the frame cutting the spline at the corners with a utility blade.
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Trim Screen
Carefully trim away the excess screening material as close to the spline channel as possible using a utility blade.
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Measure and Cut Shoe Molding
Using your opening's height and width dimensions, cut shoe molding with a miter saw.
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Paint Shoe Molding
Paint the molding to match your woodwork. We used a semi-gloss black paint.
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Install Exterior Shoe Molding
Once shoe molding is dry to the touch, install the outer molding with a nail gun loaded with 16-gauge, 2" finish nails.
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Insert Screened Frame
Standing on the inside, place the screened frame up against the outside molding.
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Install Interior Shoe Molding
Nail interior shoe molding in place with 2" finish nails to secure the frame.