Product Overview
This is the best sliding screen door you can find — out classing the competition with its unusual strength and durability. It is made of heavy duty extruded aluminum frame — compare to most flimsy and jam-prone screens that come standard with sliding doors. This DIY screen door kit includes 4 adjustable steel rollers, and a flush mount auto latch handle with lock: all hardware and rollers have a limited lifetime warranty. Each kit comes made-to-size with your choice of frame color, and optional mesh upgrade: we recommend super screen for increased durability — it is 3x stronger than fiberglass.
Our custom screen door locks are designed to fit doors installed on the OUTSIDE of your house. Allow 1/8" manufacturing tolerance.
Coastal package available: Stainless steel rollers, screws, and latch hardware is ideal for coastal climates where normal doors will rust and fail to operate.
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Benefits
- All parts included
- Made-to-size — custom sizes available
- Extruded aluminum frame for increased strength and durability
- 4 steel adjustable rollers for smooth opening/closing
- Pull handle that latches for secure closure
- 1/2" thick sliding screen door
- Frame color choices: white, bronze, silver, almond, green, beige, black, and silver (mill)
Optional Upgrades
- Choice of specialty mesh: super screen, pet screen, BetterVue screen, solar screen, and more
- Coastal package available (stainless steel rollers, screws, and latch hardware)
View our replacement sliding screen door measuring guidelines. Need sliding screen door track? Shop here.
Why Everyone Needs a Made-To-Order Screen Door
No door opening is the same size. Even “standard-size” door openings will have some variance due to installation and other factors. Choosing a made-to-size screen door will ensure it fits securely to keep insects out and smoothly slides open and closed – without jamming. You also can choose from a specialty mesh to get more value for your money and can choose from 6 standard colors (more custom colors) to match your home’s trim or door frame color.
Specialty Screen Mesh – Get More For Your Money
Standard fiberglass insect mesh offers basic insect protection. Specialty mesh provides more benefits to increase comfort, energy efficiency, durability, and more. Here are some of our most popular mesh types and what they can offer you:
- BetterVue- Better outward visibility to enjoy your view
- Super screen - more durability (3x stronger)
- Pet screen - durability against pet-wear (7x stronger)
- No-See-Um/Tiny Mesh (20 x 20) - smaller holes to keep out no-see-ums and tiny insects
- Solar Screen - reduce heat, glare, and increase energy efficiency (90% also provides tiny mesh benefits.
- Aluminum - increased durability
Learn more here or contact us if you have questions. You can also request a sample before you buy a screen door.
Our DIY Screen Door Kit is Easy to Assemble
Tools You'll Need:
- Screwdriver
- Roller tool (comes with your order)
- Utility knife
FAQ
Learn more about our DIY sliding screen door kits below or contact us with any questions! We love helping our customers find the products they need to make their home improvement projects a success. You can also visit the Metro Screenworks showroom in Highlands Ranch, Colorado where we also offer free measuring service: bring in your old door and we’ll help you measure. Don’t live in the area? Request a sample here. We ship nationally!
Can You Make Your Own Screen Door?
With a DIY screen door kit. Our screen door kits are custom-made to your size, frame color, and mesh requests, and come with all the parts you need for assembly. Our DIY sliding screen door kits are an easy way to get a high-quality screen door at an affordable price
How Do You Install a Sliding Screen Door?
By placing it in the track and adjusting the steel rollers to the appropriate height. Place the top rollers in the track first, then place the bottom of the screen (bottom rollers) in the track. Adjust rollers as needed to keep the screen in the track and for smooth operation. If you have any questions, contact us!
What Makes The Hercules Sliding Screen Door The Most Durable?
Its heavy-duty parts and design. The Samson is the best sliding screen door on the market because it is made from a dual-wall aluminum frame. When compared to standard screen doors with roll-form frames, the Samson’s frame won’t bend and become misshapen like these other doors. The Samson is constructed with highly durable screen mesh that is secured with flat spline which makes the screen harder to push out of the frame.
How Do You Reinforce A Sliding Screen Door?
Start with a heavy-duty screen door. The easiest way to have a strong screen door is to start with a door that is made of stronger materials and constructed with durability and strength in mind. The Samson is a heavy-duty aluminum screen door made to take the wear of pets, kids, and areas of high-traffic.
THE STRONGEST, MOST DURABLE SLIDING SCREEN DOORS ON THE MARKET TODAY
The Hercules Sliding Patio Door is a heavy-duty sliding screen door made with customers in mind. The Hercules can withstand any lifestyle - that includes kids, pets, or people constantly bumping into the door. This door was manufactured to provide strength and durability. With the Samson heavy-duty screen door you won't have to worry about your screen coming out, the frame bending, or the track derailing.
Features:
- Heavy Dual Wall Aluminum Frame
- Strong Aluminum Corner Key
- Exclusive Self-Locking Screen System
- Two Seals To Choose From
- Oversized 1-1/4" Wheels
- Order To Size
Learn More
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Product Videos
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Reviews
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Hercules sliding screen door
The Hercules sliding door arrived perfectly sized to requested dimensions. I used a rubber mallet to assemble the frame. Filing the edges of the corners made for a flush fit. With the screen installed, the door was sturdy and works well. Highly recommend the door.
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Sliding and Window Screens
We had a great experience with Metro Screens. We bought a total of 18 screens, 16 windows screens and 2 Hercules sliding screens. The first 16 window screens we bought came quickly and one had a bent frame and we reached out to Metro Screen. They asked for a picture to verify and quickly sent us a replacement. After this great experience, we bought 2 Hercules sliding screens. The screens are very well built and we love it. They even offered to sent us the sliding screens fully assembled at no charge! We will definitely buy more when the need the arise and will recommend them to family and friends! Thank you!
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Worth the Money
I installed a new custom Hercules sliding screen door today. It was very well packaged for shipping as assembled. It's very easy to install and fit perfectly (don't forget to adjust the upper rollers too, and add the upper square plastic track guides). It wasn't cheap, but it's worth the money. I chose the pet screen and the stainless steel kit (salt air). Solid framing, tough screen, smooth operation, nice latch system, and good locking mechanism. This door is light-years better than the "junk" they sell at the "big box" stores. I will buy again from Metro! Thank you, Metro Screenworks! Nice job!
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Fine Product
Fine Product. Great support.
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Great screen door!
We received the Hercules screen door (unassembled) and we put it together without problems. It is very good quality, and with minor adjustments, installed on our patio door easily.
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good product
I selected the "unassembled" Hercules model. And it seems to be excellent quality. I assembled the frame and "tested" it in the door opening and it seems to work fine. Then I installed the screen. All went nicely according to the video (you do have to find the video on one of the other models, Metro should consider adding a link to the TOP END Hercules model. I (obviously) do not know the long term durability, but it is VERY well built. I tried a cheap box-store door and those are NOT worth the time or money. It was a stop gap waiting for delivery and not expected to survive. The door was 1/8" BIGGER than the dimensions I requested. I checked back with Metro and they assure that is "normal" manufacturing tolerances. I have worked with and for several manufacturing companies, and I would suggest they work to IMPROVE that. That is why I tested it BEFORE installing the screen, and will test again before I trim the excess screen. I hope is passes. Many metal works companies can hold tighter tolerances. And OVERSIZE seems like it could be a problem to some people. I would encourage a GOAL or + 0" and - 1/8" for their manufacturing people. And as a minor point, the corners of the cut material are VERY sharp. I took a flat file and very gently shaved off the end point. It would be VERY easy to sustain a nasty cut if not careful with assembly. They are even very sharp after the frame is assembled. I hope Metro can make these minor improvements, as it is a VERY VERY nice and well built door.
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Screen door makes my wife happy!
Our patio door has been missing it's screen door for a while now. It was flimsy and broke and I couldn't get a replacement in it's size. Anyway because I was able to customize my screen door with Metroscreenworks, I give them a try.. Money well spent! The door is strong and glides easily. My door had to be assemble. If you can use a screwdriver and figure what a rectangle is, then you can do it.. when you unpack the box keep in mind that door parts has sharp ends before assembled, and make sure corners are flush before tightening screws. It took me about 30 minutes to install the mesh. Follow the instructions and take your time... After installation my wife was all hugs and kisses..lol.
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Asome screen door.
Love the heavyweight frame, very easy to assemble.
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Sturdy door
I ordered the hercules with the pet screen. Very pleased overall. One corner was off a little bit on the miter, but it went together easily, and was fixed with a little fileing. Overall, this door is far superior to its predecessor. Seems very sturdy, and should last for years. The rollers are great too. Easy to adjust and ride very well in the tracks.