Ordering a custom magnetic screen door sounds simple—until you receive it and find it doesn't quite fit. That's why accurate measurement is the most critical step when you buy a custom screen door. At ZOORSCREEN, we've helped thousands of homeowners get a flawless precise fit magnetic screen on the first order, and it all starts with knowing exactly what to measure.
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Ordering a custom magnetic screen door sounds simple—until you receive it and find it doesn't quite fit.
Standard magnetic screen door sizes don't exist in every home. Older houses, custom-built properties, and even newer construction can have measurements that fall outside anything you'll find in a hardware store. A custom magnetic screen door that's even 1 inch too small will leave gaps; one that's too large will sag or bow. A precise fit magnetic screen is designed to hug your frame perfectly—but that precision depends entirely on you.
Measure the width of your door frame in three places: top, middle, and bottom. Record all three numbers. Use the smallest measurement as your baseline—this ensures your magnetic screen door won't be too tight anywhere on the frame.
Measure the height on the left side, center, and right side. Again, use the smallest measurement to account for any slight unevenness in your frame.
Most door frames have some depth (the thickness of your door). Measure from the front edge to the back edge of your frame. Most magnetic screen doors work best with frames that have at least 1 inch of depth, though ZOORSCREEN products are designed to accommodate a range of depths with their adhesive mounting system.
Look for anything that might interfere with your custom screen door: door handles, locks, mail slots, or decorative molding. Note their positions and measure around them.
Run through your numbers twice. When in doubt, round up very slightly (no more than ¼ inch) rather than rounding down. ZOORSCREEN's online screen door configurator lets you enter your measurements and see exactly how your custom magnetic screen door will look before you order—take advantage of this to avoid costly mistakes.
French doors require measuring each panel individually. Record the width and height of each door panel. Also measure the gap between the two doors—this is critical for the magnetic center seam of your custom magnetic screen door.
Sliding glass doors often have deeper frames. Make sure to measure the depth carefully. Also measure the height of the track—the bottom rail needs clearance for the magnetic screen door to sit properly.
For oversized patio doors, measure at multiple points across the width. Wide openings are more prone to slight variations in measurement. Use the smallest measurement and trust the precision of a custom screen door by dimensions.
RV and camper doors are rarely standard sizes. Measure carefully and note any curved or irregular frame shapes. ZOORSCREEN's custom screen door by dimensions handles non-standard RV openings perfectly.
ZOORSCREEN offers a free online screen door configurator that lets you:
This eliminates guesswork and gives you confidence that your order will be perfect on arrival. With ZOORSCREEN's pay-by-area magnetic screen pricing, you only pay for exactly what you need—no more, no less.
Ready to get a precise fit magnetic screen? Enter your door measurements at zoorscreen.com and use the online screen door configurator to get your instant quote for custom mesh.
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