FAQ

It's easier to use one of our Screen Door Hardware Sets, but, yes, some wood frame screen doors will take our Interior Door Sets, provided the door is thick and strong enough to accept the larger latches, and that you're comfortable with retrofitting.

This may be a job for your contractor if you haven't installed door hardware before, or if you're replacing existing screen door hardware with ours.

For Confident Do-It-Yourself Folks:

First, make sure the screen door casing is wide enough to accommodate the backplate of the Interior Door Set you want.

Once you've got your door set in hand, you'll need to cut the spindle, as screen doors are considerably thinner than most interior doors. Make sure you don't damage the spindle threads; doorknobs screw down onto threads for secure fastening.

And finally, you'll likely need to purchase a separate screen door latch which is much smaller than an interior door tube latch. Also, know that screen door latches for wood doors typically don't come in a wide variety of finishes. Currently, we don't sell screen door latches online, but many hardware shops carry them or can order them for you.

(For explanations of the terms used above, see the Hardware and House Parts Glossary.)