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jayerose 09-01-2023 05:29 AM

Vinyl Screen Door Needs Trimming
 
Can anyone suggest where we can get our new screen door trimmed about an inch?

Or a reasonable handyman :)

thank you.

Keefelane66 09-01-2023 07:34 AM

? Height, Width

jayerose 09-01-2023 08:03 AM

The door is 36" x 80" and needs about 1/2 inch trimmed on both the length and the width.

Keefelane66 09-01-2023 08:57 AM

Generally screen storm doors are manufactured in only 2 size widths 32 or 36 with adjustment plate on the bottom.

villagetinker 09-01-2023 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayerose (Post 2251947)
The door is 36" x 80" and needs about 1/2 inch trimmed on both the length and the width.

I think you are out of luck, unless the door is SOLID vinyl. Most of the ones I have seen are extruded (aka hollow) vinyl which is ultrasonically welded to make the frame, trimming will seriously weaken the door. I would contact the manufacturer of the door to see if it can be trimmed. If it can be, then you will need to find someone with suitable equipment to get a smooth finish, and while I could easily trim the door, I do not know how to get a smooth finish on vinyl.

Keefelane66 09-01-2023 09:22 AM

I saw your other post seems logical your lanai opening was sized wrong when built installation build error.

jayerose 09-01-2023 09:46 AM

According to the instructions:

...Easy to trim with wood cutting tools (Up to 3/8in off each side, 1/2in off top and bottom)...

villagetinker 09-01-2023 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayerose (Post 2251996)
According to the instructions:

...Easy to trim with wood cutting tools (Up to 3/8in off each side, 1/2in off top and bottom)...

I will leave this to some of the other handymen if they are interested, if you get no replies, send me a PM and we can discuss over the phone. I have the tools but would want the door brought to my house for trimming. (Near Brownwood)

jayerose 09-02-2023 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 2252040)
I will leave this to some of the other handymen if they are interested, if you get no replies, send me a PM and we can discuss over the phone. I have the tools but would want the door brought to my house for trimming. (Near Brownwood)

Thank you so much! I have another handyman coming today who charges by the job.


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