How to Remove Paint From a Door Screen

Written By
Ryan Lawrence
Ryan Lawrence
Published: Dec 9, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Apply a small amount of mineral spirits to a dry rag.

  2. Use the rag to apply mineral spirits to the paint on the door screen.

  3. Use the steel wool to loosen the paint from the door screen. Move the steel wool in a counter-clockwise motion.

  4. Repeat steps until the paint is completely removed.

  5. Use a water hose to rinse the mineral spirits and any remaining paint from the door screen.

Tips

If your door screen has a lot of slack in it, you might have difficulty applying enough pressure to remove all of the paint. In this case, you may want to remove the screen door and place it flat against a concrete floor to provide stability while you scrub.

Warnings

Screens are extremely fragile, so always apply the least amount of pressure necessary when scrubbing with the steel wool.

Never use a metal putty knife to attempt to remove paint from a door screen, as this will almost always lead to irreversible damage.

Ryan Lawrence

Ryan Lawrence is a freelance writer based in Boulder, Colorado. He has been writing professionally since 1999. He has 10 years of experience as a professional painting contractor. Lawrence writes for High Class Blogs and Yodle. He has a…

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