Bob Vila has been America’s Handyman since 1979. As the host of beloved and groundbreaking TV series including “This Old House” and “Bob Vila’s Home Again,” he popularized and became synonymous with “do-it-yourself” home improvement. Pets can walk in and out through the screen without damaging the door or pulling it from the frame. This magnetic screen door comes in a variety of sizes, ranging from 40 inches wide by 82 inches long to 72 inches wide by 96 inches long, making it appropriate for standard doorways, sliding doors, and French doors.

Fiberglass and polyester are the main materials used to create the mesh on magnetic screen doors, but ABS plastic can be used for enhanced durability on specially made magnetic screen doors for pets. Metal and wood are the most common frame materials for these doors. To shop wisely for the best magnetic screen door, factor in the following considerations including the size, materials, construction, intended use, and ease of installation. Measurements Although the Wolf & Moon Products Bug Off magnetic screen was the easiest to install, it had many flaws. This screen was the most expensive magnetic screen we tested, yet its construction wasn’t as sturdy as the others. It’s heavily weighted at the bottom and features a tension rod installation system, making it easy to install. However, it has only two magnets located toward the bottom of the screen and adhesive Velcro tabs on the sides of the screen to attach to the doorframe. This design leaves gaps for bugs and other small critters to squeeze through. When our dogs go in and out, there is often a significant gap in the middle of the screen because there are not enough magnets to force it closed. Also, after a while, the tension rod needs to be adjusted. Overall, we found that the design and quality of the screen were poor.Pet doors are small screen doors that open with a push from your dog, cat, or any similar-size pet. They can be installed directly into the mesh of a standard screen door. The pet door stays closed using magnets in the frame that hold the swinging portion of the door in place when not in use. All magnetic fly screen kits come complete with easy to follow video instructions and require no screws, no nails, and will give you no hassles.

Single-door magnetic screens are screen doors that measure between 30 and 40 inches wide. They’re less expensive than double-door products because they’re smaller, but they cannot be used to fill double-door spaces. Hang the magnetic screen door from the Velcro strip, and use the door to test whether it opens and closes without a problem. If it functions properly, the installation is complete. Mesh screens should always be left to air dry; do not put them in a dryer, which could damage them.Full-strip magnets are used instead of individually placed magnets in some models. The entire closing strip of the magnetic screen door is filled with thin, rectangular magnets to help keep the door closed even in strong wind gusts. A magnetic screen door must be cleaned and maintained properly to extend the life of the screen. Dust frequently with a microfiber cloth or other duster to remove the dirt and debris from the mesh, and wash weekly with a damp cloth and mild soap. Doorways can be a single-door opening or a double-door opening, and before buying a magnetic screen door, you need to determine which you have so you can invest in the correct product to fill the space correctly. Instead of numerous individual magnets, the light-duty polyester Augo Magnetic Screen Door uses just a single magnet on each side that runs the entire length of the edges, from top to bottom, to keep the door closed. For times when leaving the door open makes it easier for folks to file in and out, use the sewn-in snaps on the curtain to keep both sides of the screen parted.