How to make homemade mosquito nets

Do you want to make your own mosquito net? If you want to protect your home from insects in the most personalized way, you can now do it; in this post we show you how to make homemade mosquito screens with few materials and in a few simple steps.

If your window has very particular measurements or you want to learn how to make homemade mosquito nets, here we show you everything you need to know about how to make them. you need to be able to make themTake a pen and paper.

How to make homemade mosquito nets: step-by-step instructions

High temperatures and rainfall mean that during the spring and summer, insects appear and do not stop bothering us. Mosquito nets are the best way to avoid insects. protect your loved ones This way, you avoid the diseases and discomfort they may cause, especially if there are children in the house.

If you want to make homemade mosquito nets, the first thing you must consider is the insect screen meshThe most advisable thing to do is to go for the mosquito nets PVC, such as the one you can find in Mosquiteras24H.

It is also important to note that you must have a maximum size of 1.2 millimetersto prevent the entry of mosquitoes; in our online store you will find 0.28mm, to eliminate the presence of the smallest insects.

Materials

Below you will find the materials you need to make a homemade mosquito net:

• Mosquito netting - Mosquiteras24Has the one you can find in our online store.
• Wood cutting saw.
• Stapler and staples.
• Pine wood stripsThe best is that they are 20 millimeters wide and 10 millimeters thick.
• Metro.
• Metal bracket.
• Miter box.
• Pencil.
• Scissors.

Go to buy the mosquito netting fabric

(We do not sell adaptable or adjustable mosquito nets, you will have to make your own).

Steps to follow to make homemade mosquito nets

Below you will find the steps to follow to make a homemade mosquito net:

1. Take measurementsWhen you measure the space, you must deduct from the size of the width the thickness of the vertical strip, on both sides; that is, if the thickness of the vertical strip is 2 cm and the width measures 65 cm, you would have to cut it to 61 cm. In this way, the screen will fit perfectly in the door or window opening. It is important that you check the measurement at several points, since there may be small differences in the openings, especially in old entrances; in that case, it is best to take the smallest measurement, because otherwise the mosquito net will not fit.
2. Cut the strips in a miter box.The best thing to do is to use a rib saw to do it and to place the frames on a large table so that you can quickly see the pattern of your screen. This would form your frame, with two horizontal beams, two vertical beams and a rib in the center to give more consistency to the assembly, especially when it is a long mosquito net.
3. Staple the corners to join the strips togetherThe only thing you have to do is to staple the corners, without forgetting the reinforcing strip in the center. To ensure that the staples are at 90°, you can use a square; when you are done, you have to check that the whole is square and, when you confirm that this is the case, you have to make a second staple at each joint. If you have an electric stapler, you have to adjust the pressure of the stroke, depending on the thickness and hardness of the lath.
4. If you do not have a wood staplerYou can also do it with carpenter's glue, although it is advisable to put some screws in the frame to make the surface more solid.
5. Cut the mosquito nettingshould be a few centimeters higher on each side of the support.
6. Lay the nettingStart stapling at one corner, holding the fabric with the other hand to prevent it from moving; you should staple the corners first. If you do not have a stapler, you can join it with masking tape; in this case, just place the tape where you think you will need more reinforcement and fix the mesh well.
7. Cut the excess fabricIt is highly recommended to tighten the mesh with one hand, from the centers of each square, and staple with the other hand.
8. Staple the fabricWhen you have the centers of each square stapled, the next step will be to tighten the mesh in the areas near where you have previously centered it. Then, you have to center it to the center area.
9. Cut the extra fabricThe following is an example: there may be a fine line of fabric left over; now that you have the whole mesh stretched, you can cut it without fear.
10. Turns the mosquito net upside downThe next step is to staple the corners and joints of the frame; you only have to put one staple in each corner, so as not to weaken too much the lath. It is true that this step is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended to provide more strength to the structure.

On the other hand, in our online store we take care of custom-made mosquito netsIf you prefer to have the right model for your doors and windows without having to do it yourself.

Go to buy the mosquito netting fabric

(We do not sell adaptable or adjustable mosquito nets, you will have to make your own).

How to install a homemade insect screen on the window

Once you have created your homemade mosquito net, the next step is to install it in the window of your home. to insert in the rails of your window or screw it, if it is to be fixed, to the frame.

If it is a wooden window or doorIf you use two screws, one on each side, to secure the screen, it is best to use two screws, one on each side, to secure the screen; it is not necessary to use more, as these could end up damaging the entire surface.

As you have been able to see, knowing how to make a homemade mosquito net is very simple and will not take much time; thus, in a few hours you can enjoy all the advantages of having this protection system in your home. Don't wait any longer and get your quality fabricTo start making your own mosquito net, in our online store you will find the perfect net at the lowest price.