Titan Mall Magnetic Mesh Screen Door - Heavy Duty, Retractable, Self-Sealing - Keep Bugs Out, Hands Free - 39" x 82" - Pet & Kid Friendly

I love the concept of this screen door. When I saw the price, I wasn't expecting much, but I figured for the money it wouldn't hurt to try. Last year I went through 4 screens on 2 doors. We have dogs and cats that go in and out ALL DAY LONG, as well as us farmer folks. The other screens were much lighter in design, and had individual magnetic bits about an inch long every 4" or so down the middle. The edges were a light ribbon. I even reinforced one of them with a heavier duty ribbon sewn on the outer edges, but it still tore and did not last.I just installed this magnetic door and these are the things I am already very pleased with:1. The material is more heavy-duty than what I have used in the past.2. The instructions are very clear to understand, and easy to follow.3. The magnetic closure is contiguous from top to bottom, resulting in a quick, secure closure every time.4. The adhesive strips are super-sticky.5. Although the adhesive velcro wasn't cut into strips (as suggested by the directions), it was easy to cut and there was plenty of it.As an accomplished installer of magnetic screen doors, I have a few tips to offer to ensure first-time success. Make sure the woodwork is clean. Start with the top. I recommend not quite going to the floor with the screen, especially if you have a cat (they tend to like to lay half-in and half-out and play with the edge it it's dragging - really!). Peel the tape off of the whole top, then lightly position where it gives you the proper length. Stick it down tight. Taper the sides down so that the bottom is a bit narrower than the top. This might offend your OCD, but it will ensure the door closes every time. The backing is sometimes stubborn to remove. I recommend turning the edge toward you so you can keep it coming off without tearing into annoying little points. When it tries to do this (and it will, because the adhesive is that good), just pick the point and continue down slowly, peeling as you go. Be patient. Good things come to those who wait. Then gently position the sides at the suggested slight angle down to the bottom (really good adhesive, remember?) and make any adjustments before you commit those suckers to stick (there may be no going back at this point, but as an accomplished installer, I wouldn't know, LOL). USE YOUR OWN LIGHTWEIGHT FINISH NAILS, not the push tacks. This is a leftover from my prior experiences with cheap tacks. The provided tacks actually look pretty good, all things considered, but my husband insisted we use the tried-and-trued method now that we're experts (!). Tack the top corners and put 2 in the middle at the split. Tack the bottoms and a couple of places along the edges just for good luck.Enjoy your new screen! These are so inexpensive (I paid $30 each for the cheap crap I got last year), that I will be buying a couple more for friends and for next year.ADDENDUM 9/27/20The provided tacks are really sturdy. My screens have lasted all year without rips, tears or any other damage. This is amazing considering the two new kittens added to the mix who have climbed them, played with bugs on the other side and generally abused them.THESE SCREENS ARE AMAZING! I just purchased another pair because I gave away 2 already to admiring friends.

Let me start off by saying this is my second time using a screen door of this style - and my first one was very, very poorly made. That said, it was still functional, and if this one arrived as good or better I’d be satisfied.This brand’s magnetic screen door exceeded my expectations; it’s made out of a very durable netting material and a solid, well stitched fabric border. It has velcro that goes COMPLETELY around the sides - and only half of it is sticky-backed, (the side you permanently mount to your door frame) because the other side is stitched securely right to the screen’s border! :DI am very pleased with how well it seals the edges, and it’s less likely to tear from fabric bunching up.I also love the magnets - they’re well spaced and placed, which provides a great uniform seal for the seam you walk through, and I didn’t have to pry open a bunch of crappy plastic cases to superglue it all together. Since the magnets on this prosuct are stitched right into the fabric seam, they stay in place really well. The quieter noise is a pleasant surprise, too.Some tips for installing and using it:*Attach the velcro sticker to the door directly on all three sides, instead of peeling their backings off and sticking them to the doorframe first. This will made sure your door is set up right and the velcro actually ends up where it needs to be. Peel a little bit of sticker backing off at a time, so you don’t have to deal with it sticking everywhere it shouldn’t while installing.*Don’t expect to be able to run through the screen at full speed or carry large, bulky objects through it without some extra care taken. This is a fabric screen, and while it’s durable for normal use, it’s still just fabric. Give it a little extra thought to step through it instead of just slamming through it and smacking it aside, and it will last you for years. (Even my super crappy quality one has lasted two years of daily use!)*put the door up - then set those shiny tacks aside, and give it a few days of use. This lets you make adjustments easily, because of the velcro seal. When you’re sure the door hangs right and works well, then tack it down if you want. You may find you don’t even need the tacks to keep it up. I use them because we have one heck of a wind tunnel where our door is, and lots of weather here by the lake, so extra secure fastenings are a must for us!*It’s better to hang the door to work right, than to make it line up “pretty.” It’s not going to fit your doorframe “perfectly square” if only because from the moment you put it up, you need to velcro the top band down in an upside-down V shape (their instructions picture it). This is important - it’s this small tension that draws the door closed. If your door swings open or doesn’t fully close, raise the center up a half inch to two inches until it does.I got the white screen to try, and I like how it looks against our white door. The black screen on my (crappy) first one does have a better view though - easier to look through dark mesh than light colors. Something to keep in mind if you have a preference for view being open or partially obscured! The white offers a nice partial privacy screen.

The installation process was straightforward. The provided instructions were clear and easy to follow. The strength of the magnets in this screen door is impressive. They snap together securely. The adhesive strips provided with the door are super sticky and adhere firmly to the frame, ensuring a tight seal. The screen seems to be very durable. While the length of the screen door is slightly shorter than our door, it hasn't posed any issues. It still serves its primary purpose of keeping insects out, which is precisely what we hoped for. We had to install the screen door inside our house due to how our doors open, which has worked well in this setup. Even our little dog finds pushing the screen to get out easy. Overall, this screen door has met or exceeded our expectations.

Satisfied with price and quality and easy to install

We purchased this item because our new home did not have a pet door. We have been using it for just about 6 months and absolutely love it. Our small dog goes in and out without any problems. The magnets work every time and keep the screen closed. My ring did catch the screen and put a small hole in it, so I would be careful about snagging the screen. But overall it works great. I would definitely buy again.

I purchased the screen mesh to use over my front door. My dog loves to look outside, but bugs always end up inside the house. It was an easy set up and I thought that the adhesive was strong enough to last. Unfortunately, after 3 days, the top part of the mesh fell off. I'm going to have to use nails or something to hold the top part of the mesh to the frame of my door.

Easy to install, magnetic strips close great every time…the cats haven’t figured it out yet but they also have a cat door they can use so not really an issue. I would definitely recommend!!