How to repair mosquito nets? Complete guide

How to repair broken mosquito nets quickly and easily? Read the complete guide from Windowo!

During the warmer seasons, it is essential to keep your home safe from insects . For this reason, it is essential to regularly check for broken mosquito nets .

In fact, sometimes (due to external or internal factors or simple carelessness) small holes can form on the mosquito net, or the supporting profile can be damaged.

This compromises the protective effectiveness of the window frame and creates a sort of “preferential lane” for insects, risking causing unpleasant surprises inside the house.
 

 

Do you want to remedy this situation?

Repairing a mosquito net can seem like a difficult and expensive task, especially when you need to replace quality models, so we have put together a quick and easy guide for you to help you ease the discomfort of broken mosquito nets in any situation.

Here are the mosquito net problems that we explain how to solve in this guide:
 

• Mosquito nets with small holes
• Mosquito nets with small irregular holes
• Torn mosquito nets
• Mosquito net with broken structure
• Mosquito net with broken aluminum edge
• Mosquito nets with broken roller

 

Broken Mosquito Nets: Small Holes

Repairing mosquito nets that have small holes is very easy. The important thing is to do it as soon as possible and not underestimate the situation.
Idleness can lead to an increase in the size of the injury, which can degenerate into a tear.

So, follow the advice and start the repair.
 

What do you need to repair small holes in broken mosquito nets?

1. Professional glue for repairing PVC dinghies
2. Thin brush (optional)

 

Procedure for repairing holes:

1. Cleaning . First of all, I always recommend that you clean the area of the broken mosquito net well , otherwise the dirt can ruin the final result of the repair. If you are looking for advice, go to the mosquito net cleaning and maintenance category .
2. Prepare the area . Next, straighten the broken wires at the edges of the mesh hole, so you can create a support area to apply the glue between the two ends.
3. Paste . Use the adhesive substance on the contour of the lesion with a thin brush, to facilitate the application.
4. Let it dry . Your broken mosquito net will be as good as new.

A tip is to repair the mosquito nets late in the evening, so as to keep them at rest throughout the night.
 

Repair Mosquito Net: Small Irregular Holes

If your broken screen has small holes with irregular edges , it may be difficult to glue the two ends of the hole together without leaving gaps.

For this, there is a solution.
 

What you need to repair small irregular holes in mosquito nets :

• Mosquito netting tape
• Scissors
• Meter

This mosquito netting tape is a special tape , which features the perforated pattern of the net.
 

Mosquito Net Repair: Procedure to Close Irregular Holes

1. Cleaning . Especially with tape, cleaning is essential to prevent dirt from becoming permanently trapped behind the adhesive end.
2. Cut and paste . After measuring the width of the hole in the broken mosquito net, cut a rectangular piece of tape larger than the space to be covered, about 3-4 centimeters larger , and place it on the hole.

To enhance the aesthetic effect, look for a mosquito netting tape with a pattern as similar as possible to your netting, so that the weave overlaps.
 

Broken Mosquito Nets: Medium or Large Tears

When the situation is more complex and insects are now flying freely around your home, you need to repair the mosquito nets more incisively to avoid replacing them entirely.

 

What materials do you need to repair torn mosquito nets?

To repair medium or large tears , you need to find this material:
 

1. Half-moon needle or tweezers
2. Mosquito net
3. Row
4. Tape measure
5. Adhesive tape (paper)
6. Scissors

 

Procedure for repairing tears in mosquito nets :

1. Choose the patch
The first thing to do before repairing mosquito nets with medium holes is to measure the width of the hole and buy a netting that is larger than the tear in question. After that, you need to apply a patch to prevent access to insects.

Look for a replacement net of the same model as your mosquito net , so that you can overlap the two nets and obtain a better aesthetic effect.

The next step in repairing a broken mosquito net is to prepare the base on which you will intervene with the needle or tweezers, which you will use to join the patch to your net.

2. Pull the threads of the patch
Start by pulling the outer threads around the edges of the patch, to create a fringe of fibers a couple of centimeters long, on each side.

3. Bend the wires
Then, bend the tapered wires on the four sides of the patch to create sharp, right angles.

4. Place the patch
Place the patch over the hole in the broken mosquito net and proceed by sewing the two ends together using needle and thread.

5. Sew the patch
At this point, you need to pass the thread through the mesh of the net using a zigzag stitch .
For this operation you can use any type of thread, although the most recommended is fishing thread, since it is very resistant and invisible.

You can work either with the broken mosquito net in a vertical position on the frame, or dismantle the mosquito net and work on a flat surface.

If you choose the first option, it may be more complicated to work on installing the patch. For this reason, help yourself by temporarily fixing one of its ends on the mosquito net with paper tape, so that it always remains in place.

6. Fix the patch
It is very important to fix the patch well, so that it remains flat on the screen , because the closer the two ends are, the better the result.

Once you have worked on one side, proceed to the other side of the mosquito net, using the tweezers to fold the fringes and to further secure the patch in place.

This way it is fixed and, if you need more security , you can proceed by applying a light coat of glue.
 

Repairing Mosquito Nets: Structure

As the popularity of mosquito nets increases, it is becoming more and more useful for homeowners to know how to maintain and repair them when necessary.
Often the main problems of having to repair mosquito nets are due to tears in the nets, especially if you have lively animals at home. And what if, instead, the discomfort comes from the structure ?
 

Broken aluminum mosquito net edge

Often, for cleaning or routine maintenance, it is necessary to dismantle the frames . And even in the event of a breakage, it is necessary to repair the mosquito nets through spare parts that must be removed and replaced.

This is a very simple operation and requires some care, such as remembering the position of the screws and components.


A quick and easy job that allows you to keep insects away thanks to your effective ally: your mosquito net.
 

Broken roller mosquito net

A more complex job is that of roller mosquito nets, since it is a more cumbersome structure that requires the identification of the problem .
In fact, there are a multitude of cases that can determine its malfunction: the breakage of a tensioner or a hook, or even the spring that allows the mosquito net to be collected.

Once you have detected the error, what you need to do is purchase valid replacement parts for the roller mosquito net.

Remember that not all parts are the same, for example some mosquito nets have a hook of a different shape. Therefore, make sure to purchase a compatible replacement, before proceeding with the repair of the mosquito nets, replacing the damaged parts.
 

What do you need to install a roller mosquito net?

What you need to remove the roller :

• Normal and cross-head screwdriver
• Spare parts
• Pliers

 

Procedure for fixing the mosquito net roller :

1. Remove the side rails . If your screen door is broken due to problems with the roller, you will first need to remove the side rails, where the netting slides up and down, using a screwdriver to pry them apart.
2. Remove the roller . Then, with narrow pliers, pull the side guides that hold the roller in place and then lever it downwards. This way, the roller can be detached from the wall and, sitting on a flat surface, you can work specifically on the malfunction.
3. Work on the roller . With a cross-head screwdriver, work on the roller, removing the clips that block the net and paying attention to the internal spring.

This operation is useful for fixing your mosquito net and is also necessary when the elements become dirty and dusty for routine maintenance.
 

Our final tips

Taking care of your mosquito net is very important, for this reason we recommend carrying out regular annual checks to verify the health of the net and the profile.

Sometimes the snags can occur with problems due to nails and it is necessary to restore the welding in order to avoid breaking the mesh.

Other times, to prevent unpleasant inconveniences, it is necessary to oil the tracks of the sliding mosquito nets with lubricants . This movement, in the spring protections is attenuated thanks to the presence of a brake, so as to limit the continuous violent stresses of the spring. This action is essential to ensure the functioning and safety of the spring mosquito net.

Furthermore, on Windowo you can find mosquito nets of excellent workmanship, resistant and with the minimum risk of breakage. Furthermore, for any problem and tear you only have to disassemble your mosquito net, send it to Windowo and we will take care of everything. Your mosquito net is sent to the manufacturer at no additional cost and the price is drawn up on the basis of the repair only.

Did you know that you can also save with the mosquito net bonus ? Read the full article on our blog.

By purchasing on www.windowo.it , you have this and many other additional conveniences, in fact, compared to the physical store that may require long waiting times or decide not to help you in case of mosquito net repair, Windowo is always there for you .

And if you need spare parts , you can always find tools here such as the gasket roller , many different types of gaskets and more.