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How to build a wood DIY screen door from scratch

Funky Junk Interiors
Learn how to build a custom wood DIY screen door from scratch! Features pet screen and how to build with a Kreg Jig pocket hole maker.
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Lumber list - you would cut-to-fit but my door is 36" wide x 75" tall

  • 1 top 1x3 - 36" long
  • 1 bottom 1x4 - 36" long
  • 2 sides 1x3 - 72" long
  • center horizontal 1x4 - 31" long
  • 1 center vertical 1x3 - 29.5" long
  • 2 lower verticals 1x2 - 29.5" long
  • center vertical 1x2 - 31" long
  • 4 short angled cedar strips to fit
  • a few cedar strips to back of door to cover staples

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Other supplies:

Instructions:
 

How to build a screen door

  • Measure the open doorway.
    Rustic Screen Door design by Funky Junk Interiors
  • Cut lumber to create a rectangle frame just under the doorway measurements. Be sure measurements clear your doormat.
    1 top 1x3 - 36" long, 1 bottom 1x4 - 36" long, 2 sides 1x3 - 72" long
  • If using a Kreg Jig, drill pocket holes into the 2 side boards.
  • Attach side boards to top and bottom boards using pocket hole screws.
  • Prop frame up against your front door to decide where you wish for added elements and supports that will compliment your front door.
  • Add a center horizontal board in the middle of the door frame for support. Drill pocket holes into this piece and attach to frame.
    center horizontal 1x4 - 31" long
  • Attach a heavier center support to the lower half of the door.
    1 center vertical 1x3 - 29.5" long
  • Insert additional vertical supports to the lower half of the door for looks and durability.
    2 lower verticals 1x2 - 29.5" long
    diy screen door build

How to stain the door

  • Lightly sand the frame.
    diy screen door build
  • Stain all the wood with 2 coats for added durability.
    Fusion Mineral Paint Stain and Finishing Oil

How to install screen

  • Lay the screen door front-side-down.
    diy screen door build
  • Cut 1 piece of screen slightly larger than the entire door frame opening.
    Pet screen
  • Staple screen into place with an electric staple gun.
  • Cut cedar strips to fit over top of the staples to hide them. Screw them into place once stained.

How to install a screen door

  • Decide where the door hinges will be placed. I added a 1x2 to one side of the doorway for this to work on mine.
  • Attach the hinges to the door and 1x2.
  • Add remaining hardware such as door pull or anything else desired.
  • Install 4 corner supports on an angle out of cedar strips to keep door squared-up.

Notes

View the complete tutorial at FUNKY JUNK INTERIORS HERE
https://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/build-a-rustic-screen-door/
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