How to Repair a Torn Patio Screen

Repair tears in your patio screen to save money.

Patio screens get a lot of rough treatment, between rambunctious kids and thoughtless adults. No matter how careful you are, sooner or later one of the screens on your patio is going to get ripped. These large screens can be difficult and expensive to replace. Don't call a contractor to fix this problem. You can repair any rip or tear in your patio screen yourself, saving money in the process.

Things You'll Need

• Curved needle
• Heavy duty thread
• Screening material
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Thread a curved needle the heavy duty thread that matches the color of your screening material. If you have a straight tear in the screen, sew the tear together. Sew right along the two torn edges without overlapping the two sides.

2. Cut a piece of screening larger than your hole if your screen has a hole instead of a tear. Make the screening piece about 1 inch larger across in either direction than the hole.

3. Fray all four edges of the patch slightly. Place the patch over the hole and push the frayed edges onto the screen to hold it in place.

4. Sew around all four edges of the patch to hold the piece of screening in place. Pull the threads taut but don't make the screening pucker, for the most invisible repair job.

Tips & Warnings

• Use epoxy that is rated for your type of screening material to glue the patch down if you don't want to sew it in place.

References

• Repair Home: Patching a Hole in Window Screening