5 Best Fly Screens for Windows and Doors

You can open all the doors of your home during warmer months. Flies will not be an issue as long as you have fly strips for doors. This review will concentrate on the best mesh screens for windows and doors. Also included is a review of the top metal chain-link fly curtain. Each door and window screen is reviewed by us. This Buyer’s Guide shows how easy it is to put these sun-saving screens up. We provide step-by–step instructions.

Window Flyscreen – Best Choice

Flyscreen is weather-resistant, resistant to mildew, and fire retardant. It can also be attached to window frames with a magnetic strip. This screen will only work if you have metal frames. To add a border to your mesh, a roll of flexible plastic tape will be included. There are three sizes available. You might have to choose a smaller size. The fly screen can be cleaned with a damp cloth or vacuumed gently. This may be more necessary if you place the screen outdoors. The window fly screen is sturdy and easy to put up.

Best Choice – Door Fly Screen

Fly Screen Door may look the same as all the doors/curtains that we reviewed, but it does have some unique features. It is 210cm long, so it can be placed over any standard door. Dracon polyester is used to make the black mesh. It is also tear-resistant. The black mesh also has vertical stripes in black. There are ten sizes to choose from, with most doors fitting. When they are separated, strong magnets at the seams of each curtain side will cause them to snap together magnetically. Once someone passes through the curtain, you can close it. 

1. DIY Magnet Flyscreen Window, 100cmx130cm

The DIY Magnet Flyscreen is compatible with standard windows. Grey fibreglass mess is fire-resistant and light-resistant. You can use the fly screen on metal frames. The fly screen comes with a strong magnetic strip as well as a flexible plastic border strip.

It comes in three sizes. You might be able to purchase a larger size screen and have it cut by yourself if you don’t find what size you need. You can use the screen on the outside as well as the inside of your windows frames (inside the room). It is very easy to clean the mesh. You can vacuum it once a week or wipe it with damp cloth to get rid of everyday dust. Once you’ve taken the screen down, rinse it in the sink. Let the screen air dry completely before you store it for winter.

Pros

• Window screen made of fire-resistant fibreglass mesh in gray.
• One piece of the ordered-size mesh, plus magnetic strips, plastic strips, and accessories.
• Indoor and outdoor use.
• You can wash the screen daily or seasonalally. It is easy to replace.
• Attaches all types and widths of window frames
• Magnetic strip extra strong
• One-year Warranty
• Three sizes available: 100cmx110cm (although the price seems wrong as of Oct 2021); 100cmx130cm; and 130cmx150cm.

Cons

• Mesh is not always compatible with plastic strips.

Our recommendation

The DIY Magnet Fly Screen is our top pick for fly screens for windows. Although the DIY Magnetic Fly Screen is well-reviewed, there aren’t any other fly screens as good for windows. Its strips are stronger and can be used around windows because they fit into narrow frames of up to 1.25cm. To open or close your windows, it is simple to remove the screen from the frame.

2. Windowscreen Mosquito Netting 3 Pack 130cmx150cm Each

If you are looking for a flyscreen to protect windows of any size or shape, the Window Screen is a great choice. The package includes three white net screens measuring 130cm by 150cm, and three rolls of self-adhesive hook-and-loop tape to attach your screens.

The process is simple: wrap the sticky tape around your window frame, then cover it with mesh. Next, secure the mesh by pressing the tape down. The mesh should be cut to the size and shape of the window. You can also cut the mesh to fit a window with a regular shape. It doesn’t matter what method you choose, it is crucial to take your time cutting the mesh. It can be difficult to cut cleanly due to its stretchiness, according to online reviews.

The tape will stick better to these conditions so the seller recommends that the fly screen be placed on a dry, low-humidity day. After you have attached the screen, allow the adhesive to dry for 24 hours before closing the window.

If the mesh grid is smaller than 1.3mm, most insects and flies will not find their way inside your home. You can remove dust and dead flies from the mesh grid by wiping it with damp cloth.

Pros

• This DIY window fly screen includes three white mesh nets and installation tape.
• Simple to clean every day, but more thorough in spring.
• Tape the tape to the window frame.
• This product can be used with all sizes and types of frames and windows.
• Meshnet can easily be cut to fit windows of all sizes and shapes.
• Mesh grid openings are less than 1.3mm
• Each screen can cover a door.
• Dimensions: 130cmx150cm, 150cmx180cm. Two nets will be provided.

Cons

• Tape does not stick.
• It’s difficult to cut cleanly.

Our recommendation

Window Screen is easy to install, even for those who aren’t skilled at DIY. This is an excellent option for windows of unusual shapes and sizes. You can achieve a neat finish by slow cutting the mesh. The small openings will allow you to keep any flies from entering the mesh. Mesh screens can be used over one door because they are large enough. Magnetic closures can be found almost in the middle seam.

3. Fly Screen Doors 90 x 220cm

Fly Screen Doors measure 90cm x 220cm. They fit over any standard single-door. If desired, you can raise the curtain slightly from the door frame. This black mesh flyscreen is made of durable 55g/? It is made of durable 55g/? It is made from durable 55 g/? Dacron polyester fabric which is also tear-resistant. The curtain actually consists of two parts and closes at the middle seam. Magnets keep bugs out of the seam by holding it together.

The curtain’s magnetic attraction means that it will automatically close when someone walks by it. You can pass through the curtain with no need to separate the sides because the magnets are strong enough.

The mesh fly curtain is easy to install in just minutes. You can wrap the door frame with the Velcro tape provided in the package. Because the mesh holes are only 1mm wide, even the smallest black fly can’t find a way in.

There is no need to be concerned about your door not being the right size. There are ten sizes available for the Flyscreen Door. The sales page even has a chart that will help you select the right size screen to fit your doors.

The same screen can be used with squares instead of stripes. This is not available in all sizes.

Pros

• This black mesh fly screen has a magnetic closure.
• Mesh made with 55 g/? Dacron fabric.
• The mesh is thicker and has black stripes which make it easier for people to see it when they approach it.
• Use magnet strips (14) or magnets (6) in the centre seams to automatically close the curtain.
• Magnets that automatically close the screen when someone passes through them.
• Attach the screen to your door frame using the Velcro included.
• This handy chart can be found on the sales website to help you determine the size screen that you need.
• Dimensions are available in ten sizes: From 70cmx200cm to 120cmx240cm.

Cons

• No tie backs included.

Our recommendation

The mesh fabric is strong, durable and has small openings. The mesh is woven with darker, black stripes to make it easier to see. The mesh may not be visible depending on lighting conditions. You have 11 options to screen narrow or double doors.

4. Magnetic Screen Door, 90x200cm

The Magnetic Screen Door 90x200cm looks similar to our Best Pick Door Fly Screen. There are many positive reviews online. The black mesh curtain comes in two pieces with 26 magnets at its center seam. Two tiebacks can be attached to the fly curtain to attach it to either side of the door opening.

Attach the Velcro strip 2cm in length to the door frame. Attach the tape to uneven doors frames using the included nails. Simply attach the Velcro strips to the sides and tops of the curtain to the tape.

The Magnetic Screen Door has black vertical stripes for safety and visual interest. It is very easy to clean. It can be washed in the washer at 30°C.

The manufacturer states that this screen door will not work with metal doors frames. This curtain’s magnets might be strong enough that they stick to the frame. These door screens are available in eight sizes, including narrow and double doors.

Pros

• Black mesh fly curtains with borders and vertical lines to add visual interest and safety.
• 26 Magnets are used in curtain’s center seams to seal it after someone passes through.
• Two tie backs are needed to hang the fly curtains away from the door frame.
• The fly curtain can be machine washed at a temperature of 30°C.
• No tools required
• You have eight sizes to choose, from 80cmx200cm to 140cmx240cm.

Cons

• This won’t work with a metal door frame.
• Magnets have been known to repel and misalign one another rather than draw the curtains.

Our recommendation

There are not many choices between the Magnetic Screen Door and our Best Pick – Door Screen (the MYCARBON Fly Screen Door). There are few options, other than the weight and availability of your metal door frame, to choose from. It is a plus to have tie backs and the option of washing the screen in your washer. Online reviews indicate that Apaplus flyscreen magnets can occasionally misalign and cause seams to turn. This can be fixed by simply turning the magnets back.

5. Magnetic Flyscreen Doors, 90cmx210cm

The Magnetic Fly Screen Door looks very similar to the ones we reviewed. The polyester black mesh curtain has vertical black stripes to improve visibility and structure. The curtain’s top features lace. Have a look at the sales picture. You can add this design element to your decor.

Magnetic strips and tabs (6 pairs each), at the seams close the curtain behind you. Online reviewers believe that the magnets are too close together and allow insects to pass through the curtain seam.

You will need to cover the door frame with Velcro tape and then attach the Velcro loops at either end of the screen curtain. Online reports have shown that adhesive backings of hook-and-loop tapes can sometimes come loose. You should inspect your curtain for such flaws regularly.

Seven sizes are available. One size fits narrow doors, while the other fits double doors. The same fly screen is also available in white but with smaller sizes.

Pros

• Black mesh fly curtain with standard vertical black stripes for safety visibility.
• Curtain made of tightly woven polyester fiber.
• Magnetic closure at center seam; six magnetic strips in pairs and seven pieces in magnetic.
• When someone walks through the curtain it automatically closes.
• Attach the Velcro included to attach to the door frame. Or use the (included) thumb tacks.
• Dimensions – Seven sizes are available. They range from 80cmx200cm to 140cmx240cm.

Cons

• Gaps in the center opening between magnets.
• Velcro loops/hooks are removed from the base.
• The curtain’s top is covered in a thick lace band.