How To Build And Hang A Custom Screen Door

To secure the boards together, Tom used wood glue by Gorilla Glue. To trim the door to size, Tom used a TS 55 circular saw, which is also manufactured by Festool. The corner accent brackets and the antique hardware were either found or salvaged by the homeowner, but similar products can be found online, at hardware stores, at specialty woodworking shops, or at antique sales/salvage yards. The hinges and the screen door compressor can both be bought at home centers. In this case, Tom used heavy duty screen door hardware to handle the weight of the large door, and two compressors on the top and bottom of the door to control the swing of the heavy door and to ensure it closed tightly. The screening material they used for the door can be found at any home center. Tom recommends using clamps to slightly bow the door during the installation of the screen to ensure a tight fit. To secure the trim pieces over the screen, Tom used a 20V Max Cordless Brad nailer, which is manufactured by Dewalt. 5/4” x 8” x 8’ straight grain firWood glueVictorian corner bracketsWeather resistant screwsScreeningBrad nailsSurface mounted screen door hardwareScreen door compressors