How to Put Sliding Screen Door in Track

When you fix your sliding screen door, installing it back into the track is part of the process. Once you remove the door, just reverse your steps and return the door back in place. These are some suggestions to put a sliding screen door in track.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Screwdriver

1. Brush and debris or dirt out of the bottom track before placing the bottom of the door into the frame.

2. Put the top two wheels of the sliding screen door into the middle of the track at the top of the door frame.

3. Rest the bottom of the screen door on the surface just outside the track.

4. Put a flat head screw driver under one of the wheels and use it to leverage the door back into the track without putting too much pressure on the wheel.

5. Repeat Step 4 for the other end of the screen door. Make sure the top of the door remains in the top track as you place both wheels in the bottom track.

6. Adjust the tension screws on both ends of the sliding screen door to fit the door snugly in place. The tension should be set so the door glides without any shaking or stopping.

Tips & Warnings

• If the wheel doesn't fit, loosen the tension screw at the end of the frame by turning it clockwise.
• Don't pry the wheels into place. Too much tension can break the plastic wheels. Instead adjust the tension screws so the wheels move giving you more room to slide them into place.