How to Install a DIY Screen Door Kit in Minutes (No Tools Needed!)

This DIY screen door kit is pet-friendly, apartment-friendly, and installs in minutes—no tools needed! Keep bugs out and fresh air in.

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We have a French door in our living room that leads to our enclosed balcony. Our cats love to lounge outside weather permitting.

The problem is, they also like to come in and out frequently, so if I am in another room, I might not hear them.

So, I started leaving the door slightly open. That does not cause a problem until the bugs start coming out in May.

Because of the HOA, we are not allowed to install a screen door that requires drilling holes into the frame.

So I started looking for another screen solution that doesn’t require drilling.

I was thrilled to find this Instant Screen Door Kit from Lowe’s. It checks all the boxes and is currently under $25.

This screen is a serious game-changer! The cats come and go as they please. It keeps the bugs out and let’s in fresh air.

DIY Screen Door Kit Features

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Easy to install and uninstall, this screen door kit is both affordable and effective.

Made of durable fiberglass screen that is weighted at the bottom, providing a solid seal in your doorway. Can be installed by the included tension rod or included velcro.

Easy to install with hook and loop or screw hooks
Screen is a charcoal colored durable fiberglass-poly construction
Screen has a weighted bottom and velcro tabs on side to keep screen closed
Hardware is included
Can roll screen to adjust height
Durable quality screen
Weighted bottom

Supplies for Instant Screen Door

The great thing about this kit is it includes everything you need to install it right out of the box!

No tools needed, no holes made in your door frame.

You have the option to hang it with the included rod, or use the heavy-duty velcro that is also included.

Instant Screen Door Kit

close up of screen door kit out of the box

How to Install an Instant Screen Door

I chose to use the included velcro to hang my screen door. This is super heavy-duty velcro so you don’t have to worry about it coming off-unless you want to remove it.

Step 1. Attach the Main Velcro

Start by removing the backing from the large velcro piece and secure it to the top of the door frame.

Step 2. Attach the Screen

Once the large velcro is in place, secure the screen to the velcro and press it down so it is connected.

Step 3. Secure the Side Velcro

Once the top velcro is secured to the door frame, with the screen attached, add the remaining small velcro pieces around the sides of the door.

velcro used on diy screen door kit on apartment balcony

Press the velcro so it is secure.

showing velcro on screen door kit hung on balcony door

The screen also has a fabric handle that can be lifted to open the screen.

It’s a simple as that! It has been hanging for a couple of weeks now and is just as secure as the day it was hung.

This is Tiggy sitting on our patio chairs enjoying the birds! The gorgeous teak patio set is also from Lowe’s and is just the right size for a small patio.