How to Paint Window and Door Screens

Remove the screen you wish to paint from the window panel or door frame. Use a screwdriver or other tool better suited to the type of screen installation you need to work with. When the screens are removed, prop them against a tree.

Open the can of paint with a paint can opener. Stir the paint well with a paint stirring stick. When the paint is well mixed, pour a small amount into a paint tray.

Dip the paint pad into the paint. Use a putty knife to work the paint into the pad and then scrape off the excess paint. The goal is to get the pad only slightly damp with paint.

Gently brush the screen with the damp paint pad. Brush with horizontal back-and-forth strokes until the entire side is covered.

Turn the screen around and paint the opposite side in the same way.

Allow the screens to dry completely before re-installing. Use a screwdriver or other essential hand tool.