Just installed this using your instructions and it was a breeze! One thing I learnt is you should install it the direction that favours your dominant hand. If you're right handed like me, this means starting at say the bottom left corner and working clockwise so the frame is always on your right. The first frame I did I was working anti-clockwise which meant I had to awkwardly reach over my body with my right hand to reach the frame on my left. For context, I was working on a sliding security door up on saw horses. Great video, thanks so much!
This was key for me. Im right handed however I started on the bottom right. Using my left hand to slightly stretch the rubber seal while I rolled it into the groove with the roller in my right hand working clockwise.
We used this pet mesh on the lower half of a screen door because our 3 & 4 yr old grandsons used to run into the screens. That was more than 5yrs ago now and still going strong! Best choice for screening!
I agree Anne, when I first ever saw it I thought is was ‘security screen’ it’s durable stuff💪💪. Ps. Anyone reading this… it’s good for pets - but not burglars. Kent
You're a bloody legend mate. My sister and I got half way through one window in an hour swearing and throwing shit before giving up and going to watch TV. After watching your video we were able to not only finish the one we started but replace another 8 large windows with pet mesh within a couple of hours. Lifesaver. Next week we try to the fly screen doors!
Well done Karen, and thanks for letting me know how you got on👍 when it comes time to do the screen doors, this video may help. ua-cam.com/video/WbwOjuMvnF8/v-deo.html Good stuff, Kent
Hi, my cat had ripped apart the mesh. So followed your instructions to replace it. Couple of things to mention: i realised that cheapest 2.99 roller isn't the best thing to use as it kept coming apart. Buy a better quality one for 6 or 7 dollars. Secondly I couldn't find a narrower spline at Bunnings. Even the thinnest 4.5mm was so hard to use as the mesh itself is quiet thick, so luckily I was still able to use old spline which was much easier to use. End result was great as they say it's all well that ends well. Cat is still trying it's hardest to rip it but no luck till now 😀. Thanks for your vid 👍
I’ve one window upstairs where Racoons have ripped the fibreglass screen. I’ve just bought Pet Screen from HD and am going to install it today. My only concern it whether or not the spline roller which I used for fibreglass screen can still work for Pet screen. Reason is that Pet screen is much tougher to work with as compared with fibreglass. Anyway watching your video is of great help.
I think you're supposed to push the mesh in the groove with the roller before pushing in the spline. I think this makes pushing the spline in easier if the mesh is kind of in place already. I hope that made sense, great video regardless, thanks.
Thanks for the tip on the spline. I just replaced 5 screens with the pet screen. It's hard pushing that spline into the groove--even when stretching. What I did--trial and error--that seemed to work a bit better was to cut the spline for each side. Did one side, then the opposite with a little tension and then the other 2 sides. For the last 2 screens I used the non grooved tool side to push the screen into the channel. It made it a lot easier to put the spline in after doing that. When I got to the corners I lifted the spline on the adjacent side a few inches and was able to smooth everything out. Hope that helps everyone and thank you for the video.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. It is exactly what I was looking for. Love your accent and use of words. Cheers from Canada. The price difference is quite a bit however. Sliding patio door replacement screen HomeDepot Pet Screen $70.....Fiberglass $25.....Aluminum $34
My dogs and cat, even birds loved to damage the screen, I would replace it but within a couple of days the holes where back, I then put a thin plastic see through panel in front of the screen, but they would find a way around it then tear a hole in the side of screen again! So I installed the fiberglass pet screen and low and behold no more holes, I did not believe that it would work but it does, so I am now doing my whole house with this Fiberglas screen you can get from Bunnings.
I made it through one door, then I saw your video and learned the spline stretching tip- made life a whole lot easier. I cut my pet mesh between two old of timber with the Stanley knife to keep it straight and made it easier to cut through
I bought Synco Pet mesh. It is quite thick and heavy compared to regular flyscreen. I bought a metal roller as the cheap one like you are using fell apart. Also I pushed the screen into the Grove with the metal tool which helped.
Just coming to youtube to get some flyscreen guidance. OMG i love your videos. Thank you, off to bunnings for me! And getting the $10 spline roller ! Thanks
Hey mate. I just came across your channel and after watching your first video, I subed and joined. Thanks for your effort mate. I was wondering if you have any video regarding to fix a crack in a door with liquid nail or any other methods. cheers
@@InspireDIY Actually I went to Home Depot and Lowe’s. Neither one had the size of the pet screen and didn’t have one single tool. I’ll try Ace hardware tomorrow, but Amazon has everything. I wanted to fix the screen ASAP because my 1 year old cat clawed the screen and got out. We didn’t know it til she came home at 5am screaming 🙀 to get in! She’s such a rebel. Her brother and sister stayed home. Yeah a Covid decision to adopt 3 kittens! 🤪 I only had dogs! Got to screen her in!!! You know for sure I’ll get this done…no matter what!
Yeah, the pet mesh is definitely a thicker material! If stretching the spline before rolling it in doesn't work, you may need to buy a thinner diameter spline. Good luck 👍 Kent
Hey, great question… And yes , it will soften the rubber making it more flexible/malleable, just don’t stretch it too much or it may become too thin to hold in the channel well👍 cheers, Kent
Thank you. I’m using Cyclone Pet Mesh on my sliding screen doors. And I’m having a bugger of a time cutting it. I’ve had to resort to scissors. My Stanley knife is sharp but I just don’t seem to have the strength. And I’m also trying not to cut the metal - I had my doors spray painted white and I scratched my first door when starting this project :-(
That's a great idea about the heat. I may try this in my dining room which faces east. I like looking out, but it would be nice to reduce even a slight amount of morning heat.
Thanks for the comment Functionform, yeah It does seem make a difference... And my other east facing screens will get it done too (they're on the 'to-do' list!) Cheers, Kent
Hey again... Check this video out when looking at spline sizes, ua-cam.com/video/52IIePcszVE/v-deo.html I think if using 'pet screen' a 5.5mm spline in a regular old aluminium screen is ideal 👌
I am struggling with the idea that stretching is a good move. Is your spline staying in place or is it contracting leaving a gap at the ends? I too am having a hard time with this thicker product.
Hey llcoolpwilly, for ‘bout $50 each you can get the materials needed from a local hardware or aluminium store and make them, or $100-$120 for custom made sizes from a fabricator, or if your lucky the recycled building products places may have your size and colour🤷 jump on Google and have a search. Best of luck, Kent
Sweet Marcus, let me know how you get on👍, the screens I re-did at home here with petmesh have handled the cat and the cavoodle just fine! 👌cheers, Kent
I currently have 2 blisters and no screen in my screen door because of this pet mesh and the exact same cheap spline roller 😂. I will try some of your tips and others mentioned here. I actually bought new spline already and am thinking I should exchange it for thinner?
Lol I just did mine this evening. Worst project i have ever done and was so frustrating. I think I cursed the whole time doing it. I used a prybar for baseboards to push the damn spline in because the tool they gave was useless. The roll of mesh i bought at lowes gave a new spline, exacto knife and spline tool. Eventually I had to use a hammer to get it to fit snug.
Hey Montana, yes! This sounds like the perfect scenario for a heavier duty screen material 👍 let me know how you get on with your project, best of luck. Kent 👍
@@InspireDIY Yes I have a 50lb dog & once i replace it I will see how it takes the beasts claws since he jumps on the door when he wants to come inside
Hey Alexandria, So far so good at my place, it's handled the cat well, this screen is too high for the dog to get to so that's an unknown🤷♂️ appears strong. I'd love to hear feedback from a dog owner how it's fared.
Haha Pgale you are absolutely right, I've got it on the Christmas wish list😉. Good tip about rolling the groove first👌 and thanks for the feedback mate. Kent
It was the first thing I thought - eeshk... Shoes on when you're using a Stanley knife ... Mainly because I know that if it was me, doing this, I'd surely slip somehow and the knife would end up in my foot. Being left-handed as I am, I tend to do things in what everyone thinks is an awkward way, so I'd have to make sure I wasn't barefooted on this angle. Even when I am cutting tomatoes or peeling veggies and everyone expects blood coz I look awkward to them.
ok my sister cat may have jst ripped the fly screen from my window like the build fell but bc our build is so old i have no clue how to fix it and its like the middle of the night nd my parents have no clue and i am not waking them up-
Hey Kathy, with pet mesh or regular fly screen ?? Maybe you could re-install with a thicker spline (the rubber stuff) and that tends to lock the screen in a bit tighter👌 best of luck. Kent
Oh sorry Rafael, there are imperial viewers struggling with metric too😬, it would be great if we were all on the same page. Thanks for the feedback 👍 Kent
Just installed this using your instructions and it was a breeze! One thing I learnt is you should install it the direction that favours your dominant hand. If you're right handed like me, this means starting at say the bottom left corner and working clockwise so the frame is always on your right. The first frame I did I was working anti-clockwise which meant I had to awkwardly reach over my body with my right hand to reach the frame on my left. For context, I was working on a sliding security door up on saw horses.
Great video, thanks so much!
Hey Terry, that’s a great suggestion- we’ll done! 🤙Kent
This was key for me. Im right handed however I started on the bottom right. Using my left hand to slightly stretch the rubber seal while I rolled it into the groove with the roller in my right hand working clockwise.
Good stuff Turon Gold 👌 Kent
We used this pet mesh on the lower half of a screen door because our 3 & 4 yr old grandsons used to run into the screens. That was more than 5yrs ago now and still going strong! Best choice for screening!
I agree Anne, when I first ever saw it I thought is was ‘security screen’ it’s durable stuff💪💪.
Ps. Anyone reading this… it’s good for pets - but not burglars. Kent
You're a bloody legend mate. My sister and I got half way through one window in an hour swearing and throwing shit before giving up and going to watch TV. After watching your video we were able to not only finish the one we started but replace another 8 large windows with pet mesh within a couple of hours. Lifesaver. Next week we try to the fly screen doors!
Well done Karen, and thanks for letting me know how you got on👍 when it comes time to do the screen doors, this video may help. ua-cam.com/video/WbwOjuMvnF8/v-deo.html Good stuff, Kent
@@InspireDIY oh that's fab, thanks for that!!
Hi, my cat had ripped apart the mesh. So followed your instructions to replace it. Couple of things to mention: i realised that cheapest 2.99 roller isn't the best thing to use as it kept coming apart. Buy a better quality one for 6 or 7 dollars. Secondly I couldn't find a narrower spline at Bunnings. Even the thinnest 4.5mm was so hard to use as the mesh itself is quiet thick, so luckily I was still able to use old spline which was much easier to use. End result was great as they say it's all well that ends well. Cat is still trying it's hardest to rip it but no luck till now 😀. Thanks for your vid 👍
Hey that’s awesome Abhi, thanks for letting us know👍 good stuff. Kent
I’ve one window upstairs where Racoons have ripped the fibreglass screen. I’ve just bought Pet Screen from HD and am going to install it today. My only concern it whether or not the spline roller which I used for fibreglass screen can still work for Pet screen. Reason is that Pet screen is much tougher to work with as compared with fibreglass.
Anyway watching your video is of great help.
I think you're supposed to push the mesh in the groove with the roller before pushing in the spline. I think this makes pushing the spline in easier if the mesh is kind of in place already. I hope that made sense, great video regardless, thanks.
Yeah that's a good suggestion J! Thanks👍 Kent
Pushing the screen in first helped tremendously!
Makes great sense
Thanks for the tip on the spline. I just replaced 5 screens with the pet screen. It's hard pushing that spline into the groove--even when stretching. What I did--trial and error--that seemed to work a bit better was to cut the spline for each side. Did one side, then the opposite with a little tension and then the other 2 sides. For the last 2 screens I used the non grooved tool side to push the screen into the channel. It made it a lot easier to put the spline in after doing that. When I got to the corners I lifted the spline on the adjacent side a few inches and was able to smooth everything out. Hope that helps everyone and thank you for the video.
Hey Mike, that’s very ingenious of you! And thanks a heap for sharing your tips this will help someone out for sure. Well done 👍Kent
Thank you for that. Single mum here tackling all the household jobs.
Bare feet and a knife….OMG 😮 extreme DIY
Still counting 10 toes Nicola …it was a lucky day😂 best of luck with your screens. Kent
Thank you so much for this tutorial. It is exactly what I was looking for. Love your accent and use of words. Cheers from Canada.
The price difference is quite a bit however. Sliding patio door replacement screen HomeDepot Pet Screen $70.....Fiberglass $25.....Aluminum $34
Yeah Wow! the price really jumps up there hey. Thanks for the lovely comment and all the best to you. Cheers, Kent
My dogs and cat, even birds loved to damage the screen, I would replace it but within a couple of days the holes where back, I then put a thin plastic see through panel in front of the screen, but they would find a way around it then tear a hole in the side of screen again! So I installed the fiberglass pet screen and low and behold no more holes, I did not believe that it would work but it does, so I am now doing my whole house with this Fiberglas screen you can get from Bunnings.
Hey Andre, that’s awesome mate! What did you do with the spline? Reuse it or replace it? Kent
Thank you for the info. My cat is constantly making holes in our mesh so I'll get the one you mentioned 😊
I made it through one door, then I saw your video and learned the spline stretching tip- made life a whole lot easier. I cut my pet mesh between two old of timber with the Stanley knife to keep it straight and made it easier to cut through
Hey Kieran, that's a great tip using timber as a cutting guide - well done👌 thanks for commenting 👍 Kent
Great video. Confirmed all I was finding. Harder job than I expected, but will try the stretching out thinner spline.
I bought Synco Pet mesh. It is quite thick and heavy compared to regular flyscreen. I bought a metal roller as the cheap one like you are using fell apart. Also I pushed the screen into the Grove with the metal tool which helped.
That’s a great tip mate - well done 👌 Kent
Just coming to youtube to get some flyscreen guidance. OMG i love your videos. Thank you, off to bunnings for me! And getting the $10 spline roller !
Thanks
Cheers VeganChick, that’s very kind of you to say🙂 best of luck with the re-screening. Kent
Thank you.
It was really helpful, and also very pleasant, since you are nice and calm. 🙂
That’s a lovely thing to say spr, thank you🤙Kent
Hey mate. I just came across your channel and after watching your first video, I subed and joined. Thanks for your effort mate. I was wondering if you have any video regarding to fix a crack in a door with liquid nail or any other methods. cheers
This was just perfect as I’m replacing a screen with a pet screen. I think I’ll buy a better spline tool and one size down spline. Thanks so much!
Hey Joyce, that’s awesome- let us know how you get on 👍Kent
@@InspireDIY Actually I went to Home Depot and Lowe’s. Neither one had the size of the pet screen and didn’t have one single tool.
I’ll try Ace hardware tomorrow, but Amazon has everything.
I wanted to fix the screen ASAP because my 1 year old cat clawed the screen and got out. We didn’t know it til she came home at 5am screaming 🙀 to get in! She’s such a rebel. Her brother and sister stayed home. Yeah a Covid decision to adopt 3 kittens! 🤪 I only had dogs!
Got to screen her in!!! You know for sure I’ll get this done…no matter what!
As an 80's kid can't help having Crcodile Dundee flashbacks when i ear an Aussi say Knife
Haha Gold😂
Your tip about stretching the spline did the trick. There was no way that spline was going in otherwise.
Well done Hamo🤙 Kent
I am installing the pet mesh now, but the previous spline is way too hard to fit in the same place.
Yeah, the pet mesh is definitely a thicker material! If stretching the spline before rolling it in doesn't work, you may need to buy a thinner diameter spline. Good luck 👍 Kent
The pet screen is the only screen i recommend to clients. I have it on every screen on my own house and haven't had to replace it yet.
Well done Alien, doing it once - doing it right 👌 good on you, Kent
Could soaking the spline in hot water help? I don’t have heaps of strength so looking for ways to make this easier
Hey, great question… And yes , it will soften the rubber making it more flexible/malleable, just don’t stretch it too much or it may become too thin to hold in the channel well👍 cheers, Kent
@@InspireDIY thanks😃
Thank you. I’m using Cyclone Pet Mesh on my sliding screen doors. And I’m having a bugger of a time cutting it. I’ve had to resort to scissors. My Stanley knife is sharp but I just don’t seem to have the strength. And I’m also trying not to cut the metal - I had my doors spray painted white and I scratched my first door when starting this project :-(
Argh that's no good.. yes it's definitely tougher than normal mesh. Let me know what trick you come up with👍 thanks, Kent
That's a great idea about the heat. I may try this in my dining room which faces east. I like looking out, but it would be nice to reduce even a slight amount of morning heat.
Thanks for the comment Functionform, yeah It does seem make a difference... And my other east facing screens will get it done too (they're on the 'to-do' list!) Cheers, Kent
Also what size spine is the thiner one you mentioned?
Hey again... Check this video out when looking at spline sizes, ua-cam.com/video/52IIePcszVE/v-deo.html
I think if using 'pet screen' a 5.5mm spline in a regular old aluminium screen is ideal 👌
What screen product did you use?
I am struggling with the idea that stretching is a good move. Is your spline staying in place or is it contracting leaving a gap at the ends? I too am having a hard time with this thicker product.
Hey Ron, because it can’t expand again in the channel when holding the thicker mesh in there it’s not retracting either👍. Best of luck mate. Kent
Where do you get the frames from? Have these in all windows besides 2
Hey llcoolpwilly, for ‘bout $50 each you can get the materials needed from a local hardware or aluminium store and make them, or $100-$120 for custom made sizes from a fabricator, or if your lucky the recycled building products places may have your size and colour🤷 jump on Google and have a search.
Best of luck, Kent
I might try something like this
Sweet Marcus, let me know how you get on👍, the screens I re-did at home here with petmesh have handled the cat and the cavoodle just fine! 👌cheers, Kent
I currently have 2 blisters and no screen in my screen door because of this pet mesh and the exact same cheap spline roller 😂. I will try some of your tips and others mentioned here. I actually bought new spline already and am thinking I should exchange it for thinner?
Oh dear Halez.. I wonder how many of us this happens to? Yes, go thinner! And best of luck mate👍 Kent
Lol I just did mine this evening. Worst project i have ever done and was so frustrating. I think I cursed the whole time doing it. I used a prybar for baseboards to push the damn spline in because the tool they gave was useless. The roll of mesh i bought at lowes gave a new spline, exacto knife and spline tool. Eventually I had to use a hammer to get it to fit snug.
@@stephanl9216 Hey mate, yes..everything can be fixed with a hammer🔨👍 Kent
Where is the location ?
Looks like southern California possibly in the hills of Laguna or Los Angeles County...
Interesting video. Nice job 👍
I see in the description Australia 🦘🌏
Hey, thanks mate.. Yeah I’m on the east coast of Australia. Beautiful place to be🤙thanks
I wonder if this would work for me. My dog just jumps out the screen ripping it out the edges
Hey Montana, yes! This sounds like the perfect scenario for a heavier duty screen material 👍 let me know how you get on with your project, best of luck. Kent 👍
Great video!!!
Thanks Steve, Is this a job on your radar?
@@InspireDIY Yes I have a 50lb dog & once i replace it I will see how it takes the beasts claws since he jumps on the door when he wants to come inside
Haha good luck 🤞it's been so far so good with our 6kg (13lb) puppy. Thanks for the comment too, appreciate it. 👍Kent
So how do you think this pet friendly product is going to hold up? I have seen it at bunnings but wasn't sure of it
Hey Alexandria, So far so good at my place, it's handled the cat well, this screen is too high for the dog to get to so that's an unknown🤷♂️ appears strong. I'd love to hear feedback from a dog owner how it's fared.
5:20 I was cringing as the blade went past his toes
02:34 is how a Kiwi says diameter.
Haha Will.. you picked it - well done mate (or bro)! 👌Kent
@@InspireDIY No worries mate! 😁
You need a good quality roller , also run the roller down the groove first before you put spline in.
Haha Pgale you are absolutely right, I've got it on the Christmas wish list😉. Good tip about rolling the groove first👌 and thanks for the feedback mate. Kent
Anyone worried he was going to cut his foot
Oh I know Cravine, I have the worst habit of not wearing safe shoes.. one day I'll learn a lesson! Kent
It was the first thing I thought - eeshk... Shoes on when you're using a Stanley knife ... Mainly because I know that if it was me, doing this, I'd surely slip somehow and the knife would end up in my foot. Being left-handed as I am, I tend to do things in what everyone thinks is an awkward way, so I'd have to make sure I wasn't barefooted on this angle. Even when I am cutting tomatoes or peeling veggies and everyone expects blood coz I look awkward to them.
ok my sister cat may have jst ripped the fly screen from my window like the build fell but bc our build is so old i have no clue how to fix it and its like the middle of the night nd my parents have no clue and i am not waking them up-
Hey Destroim, It looks like you and your sister have a little job to do, Best of luck mate, Kent
@@InspireDIY yes we have already got it fixed and all we needed was new clips
Yep 😂
The spline should be a lesser diameter
Bang on mate 👌. Kent
My Cat rips the screen out of the frame.
Hey Kathy, with pet mesh or regular fly screen ?? Maybe you could re-install with a thicker spline (the rubber stuff) and that tends to lock the screen in a bit tighter👌 best of luck. Kent
I always struggle to understand when you talk about "inches"
Oh sorry Rafael, there are imperial viewers struggling with metric too😬, it would be great if we were all on the same page. Thanks for the feedback 👍 Kent
Pet mesh screen
Hey Rhonda, 1 year on and it still looks great 👍. Cheers, Kent
Noice
I’m not interested in you, just the product!
Hey Super, that’s a very strange comment. Hope you found it helpful 👍 Kent
@@InspireDIY like wise