Extremely helpful. We watched so many videos. This one is the ONLY one that actually explained the HOW behind the installation. Great Job Telescope5061!
Very nice job of explaining the very important detail on the placement of the spline. You helped us learn how to approach the job intelligently. Thank you.
Thanks for the diagram and picture, now I understand how the flat spline works. We just moved to Florida and our larger dog had a “Hey Kool-aid!” moment.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE DRAWING!!!!! This is the first video that explained how it fits in like a glove. Game changer. I have redone a screen a few times and it keeps blowing out. I was using round spline. I am actually excited to get back out there and put a new screen in again. Thank you!
I am just thinking about doing some screen work and making my own spline groove in some wood. Seeing this makes me realize I needed to know this before I went to the store and got befuddled. I definitely need round spline for what I am contemplating, but I would NOT have known that without this.
Great video, but I have to tell you, I do the same thing using the curved side of the flat spline towards the inside. Doing this allows the curve of the spline and the screen in the channel to conform better to the curved channel and it makes the installation much easier. I use the wider end of the spline tool with the groove in it to actually run along the edge of the spline sticking out of the channel and it pushes the edge of the spline right down into the channel and locks in place. Now you have a nice flat smooth side of the spline showing and for me, it seems to hold much better when you push on the screens. Also, when you try to pull the screen out from under the spline, it forces the spline to get fatter and resist coming out. Doing it the way you showed, the spline is already curved on top, and will readily pop out due to its shape. Anyway, I thought I would share that with you. I guess either way works, but placing the curved side down into the channel has always worked better for me here in central Florida, the hurricane state, LOL. Never had a screen blow out in 25 years of doing it my way. Give it a try and see if it works better for you. Thanks for sharing your video. I just replaced one of my screens today on the patio that the cat decided to use as a climbing wall to chase little lizards. I hope he grows out of that soon. OK, 3 more screens to replace this week on the patio... Cat Holes from his claws, LOL.
I had the exact same problem. Bought round spline, but discovered my pool patio screening uses flat spline. Also had bought a new design of wheel called a Screen Mouse, but I don’t think it works for flat spline! So back to Home Depot for returns! Thank you from Ft. Lauderdale for the excellent diagram & video!
I've got a pool deck screen door I'm having to rescreen thanks to my dogs and got focused on using the round spline, but based on this the flat looks like it'll be a piece of cake in comparison. Super helpful video, thanks buddy! Nice beard, BTW! 😀
Glad I could help, Darth. Make sure that the metal frame is set up for flat spline. If not you'll either have to use the proper size of round spline, or get a new patio door. You may also want to put a metal grid over the bottom part of the screen door, to keep the dogs from busting through. Just a thought. Have fun! Thanks for watching.
Thank you for this. I was doing it wrong. I had to use a flathead screwdriver though to push it in though. The spline tool did not work at all for me. Maybe my spline was too thick??
VERY HELPFUL! Not sure why the manufacturer of spline &/or aluminum channel doesn't provide a simple diagram like you have here with instructions. I worked 4 hours installing one screen and have 14 more to go... I'm hoping that with this new knowledge it will go much better.
This makes so much more sense than the other videos Ive seen. I think the spline I bought though is too big for my lanai channel. I put down a lot of force and it doesnt seem to go in. How do I know which size spline I should use? The old spline that I ripped out is smaller but it was also compressed in that channel for however many years so its hard to compare to the old spline.
the way flat spline is sized is by the width of the spline. Just get a tape measure and measure the old spline (if you have some). Or take a piece of the old spline to your favorite hardware store and ask them. If you don't have an old piece,I would take a picture showing you measuring the width of the channel. Take you phone to hardware store or call a handy friend to help you figure it out. Usually flat spline is either .290" or .310". I hope this helps.
After watching your video (and several others) I just finished replacing the screening on my entire pool enclosure. 48 panels in all. Absolutely the most miserable, hot, sweaty home improvement job I ever did. The screen is as taught as a trampoline and the spline is all secure in the tracks. Still, I would NEVER try this again. I bought multiple spline tools thinking maybe each one was junk, 2 different brands of spline, cleaned the grooves out with a brush, and even sprayed soapy water in the tracks to help. With all of that, it was a 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch job that took 12 ten hour days. Maybe if I had arms like Popeye or a trained orangutan to muscle the spline in place but for a 115 lb female this job just plain sucked. Theoretically, I saved about $800 doing it myself but that figures to less than $7/hr for my labor. Heck, take away the cost of all the Gatorade I drank and the cost of having my nails done after finishing and my savings dropped even more. NEVER again!!
I'm getting ready to replace some screening on my pool cage and here's what I believe to be the case: "Flat spline" actually has a flat side and a round side,and the round side faces outward after you attach the screen to the cage with it. Please let me know if this is correct, as I believe you had the round side facing inward.
I’ve yet to find a video where the whole piece of screen is installed. That’s a very different animal than installing just a 4 inch long piece of screen.
You saved my marriage with that drawing!! Thank you!!
Ha ha ha Ha. All in a day's work with my Screen Repair/Marriage Counseling business, Missy.
Thank you so very much this was super helpful. That opening whiteboard diagram alone was worth the price of admission!
Extremely helpful. We watched so many videos. This one is the ONLY one that actually explained the HOW behind the installation. Great Job Telescope5061!
I'm glad my video was helpful. I had fun making it. Thanks for watching.
Very nice job of explaining the very important detail on the placement of the spline. You helped us learn how to approach the job intelligently. Thank you.
I'm glad the video helped. -Bruce
This is probably the only video on spline worth watching
You are very kind. Thank you.
you are very kind you teach this, many people out there like to know how it works. Not just how to do it.
God has blessed me with the ability to figure things out and solve problems. I hope this video helped.
Boy you really simply it . I appreciate your diagrams that truly explained how the process should work.
That's so nice of you to say. Thank you.
Great explanation! Great illustrations! Made my install 1000x easier.
I'm glad I could help. I had fun making the video.
Being a retired science teacher I appreciated the diagrams. It made it very clear which way to insert it and why. Thumbs up! Good job.
Thanks, Dana.
Thanks for the diagram and picture, now I understand how the flat spline works. We just moved to Florida and our larger dog had a “Hey Kool-aid!” moment.
Haha. I was pet sitting neighbor dog on my patio and he suddenly took off after something and went right through my patio screen… ripppp!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE DRAWING!!!!! This is the first video that explained how it fits in like a glove. Game changer. I have redone a screen a few times and it keeps blowing out. I was using round spline. I am actually excited to get back out there and put a new screen in again. Thank you!
Oh, No!!! I've created a monster. Someone excited to do screen repair. ha ha ha. Thanks for watching.
I wish I had seen this video last Saturday! Would have saved me much frustration. Thanks for a great teaching video.
I'm glad I could help. Thanks for watching.
Thank you! Whiteboard explanation was terrific
I am just thinking about doing some screen work and making my own spline groove in some wood. Seeing this makes me realize I needed to know this before I went to the store and got befuddled. I definitely need round spline for what I am contemplating, but I would NOT have known that without this.
PERFECT !!! Went out and fixed my flat spline with no issues--THANKS
Excellent explanation and diagram, thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video! Thank you for the drawings and for showing the actual frame piece. It all makes more sense.
I'm glad it was helpful!
This was an excellent instructional video. I feel more comfortable approaching the project at this time.
Great, Paula. I'm glad I could help. Let us know how it turns out.
Great video, but I have to tell you, I do the same thing using the curved side of the flat spline towards the inside. Doing this allows the curve of the spline and the screen in the channel to conform better to the curved channel and it makes the installation much easier. I use the wider end of the spline tool with the groove in it to actually run along the edge of the spline sticking out of the channel and it pushes the edge of the spline right down into the channel and locks in place. Now you have a nice flat smooth side of the spline showing and for me, it seems to hold much better when you push on the screens. Also, when you try to pull the screen out from under the spline, it forces the spline to get fatter and resist coming out. Doing it the way you showed, the spline is already curved on top, and will readily pop out due to its shape. Anyway, I thought I would share that with you. I guess either way works, but placing the curved side down into the channel has always worked better for me here in central Florida, the hurricane state, LOL. Never had a screen blow out in 25 years of doing it my way. Give it a try and see if it works better for you. Thanks for sharing your video. I just replaced one of my screens today on the patio that the cat decided to use as a climbing wall to chase little lizards. I hope he grows out of that soon. OK, 3 more screens to replace this week on the patio... Cat Holes from his claws, LOL.
Wow thanks. I am glad I read the comments!
I am doing it your way central FL fixing IAN rips
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Sounds like a great idea. I'll try that the next screen I fix. Great job!
I had the exact same problem. Bought round spline, but discovered my pool patio screening uses flat spline. Also had bought a new design of wheel called a Screen Mouse, but I don’t think it works for flat spline! So back to Home Depot for returns! Thank you from Ft. Lauderdale for the excellent diagram & video!
You're welcome
You are the man. Perfect explanation and diagram of complete procedure. Best one on you tube
You are very kind. I'm glad I could help.
Best explanation of how to install flat spline for screen -- I've looked at 5 or 6 other ones but this is the best
Thanks for the information. Great video!
Excellent video ! Helped me out a lot,Thanks
Glad to hear that, Robert.
I've got a pool deck screen door I'm having to rescreen thanks to my dogs and got focused on using the round spline, but based on this the flat looks like it'll be a piece of cake in comparison. Super helpful video, thanks buddy!
Nice beard, BTW! 😀
Glad I could help, Darth. Make sure that the metal frame is set up for flat spline. If not you'll either have to use the proper size of round spline, or get a new patio door. You may also want to put a metal grid over the bottom part of the screen door, to keep the dogs from busting through. Just a thought. Have fun! Thanks for watching.
I like the diagrams, thanks for your help.
You're very kind, Dennis. I'm glad I could be of service.
Thank you for this. I was doing it wrong. I had to use a flathead screwdriver though to push it in though. The spline tool did not work at all for me. Maybe my spline was too thick??
VERY HELPFUL! Not sure why the manufacturer of spline &/or aluminum channel doesn't provide a simple diagram like you have here with instructions. I worked 4 hours installing one screen and have 14 more to go... I'm hoping that with this new knowledge it will go much better.
I'm glad I was able to illuminate this for you. How did it go?
Excellent description for flat spline use!
Actually its the worst. Top 3 worst.
This makes so much more sense than the other videos Ive seen. I think the spline I bought though is too big for my lanai channel. I put down a lot of force and it doesnt seem to go in. How do I know which size spline I should use? The old spline that I ripped out is smaller but it was also compressed in that channel for however many years so its hard to compare to the old spline.
the way flat spline is sized is by the width of the spline. Just get a tape measure and measure the old spline (if you have some). Or take a piece of the old spline to your favorite hardware store and ask them. If you don't have an old piece,I would take a picture showing you measuring the width of the channel. Take you phone to hardware store or call a handy friend to help you figure it out. Usually flat spline is either .290" or .310". I hope this helps.
Awesome thanks so much. Really appreciate the video and the reply back.@@telescope5061
Thank you for the video. Great explanation on hiw to do it and why.
I have 13 shreens to do and I will let you know how it goes.
After watching your video (and several others) I just finished replacing the screening on my entire pool enclosure. 48 panels in all. Absolutely the most miserable, hot, sweaty home improvement job I ever did. The screen is as taught as a trampoline and the spline is all secure in the tracks. Still, I would NEVER try this again. I bought multiple spline tools thinking maybe each one was junk, 2 different brands of spline, cleaned the grooves out with a brush, and even sprayed soapy water in the tracks to help. With all of that, it was a 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch job that took 12 ten hour days. Maybe if I had arms like Popeye or a trained orangutan to muscle the spline in place but for a 115 lb female this job just plain sucked. Theoretically, I saved about $800 doing it myself but that figures to less than $7/hr for my labor. Heck, take away the cost of all the Gatorade I drank and the cost of having my nails done after finishing and my savings dropped even more. NEVER again!!
Please dont make another screen install video. This is horrible!!!!
You tackled too big a job
Thank you sir!
For right handers, left to right is easier. Seems awkward at first, but you'll get the hang of it.
I'm getting ready to replace some screening on my pool cage and here's what I believe to be the case:
"Flat spline" actually has a flat side and a round side,and the round side faces outward after you attach the screen to the cage with it. Please let me know if this is correct, as I believe you had the round side facing inward.
Flat side in. Round side to you
Good description.
Thanks!
you are welcome.
I'm going through this now! Ugh 😩
THANK YOU!@!!!!
I'm glad I could help.
I’ve yet to find a video where the whole piece of screen is installed. That’s a very different animal than installing just a 4 inch long piece of screen.
The reason I didn't include doing the whole screen is the vast majority wouldn't have stuck around for the whole screen.