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Product Overview
Have the perfect screen doors for French doors without sacrificing the beauty of your home. The Genius Milano 200 retractable screen door is designed for French doors with screens and allows fresh air to flow in while keeping insects out. These retractable screens can be fully customized to fit the size and frame color of your doors and retract neatly into the frame when not in use, with the option to lock one panel in place.
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Benefits of Retractable Screens for French Doors
- Screen door solution for French doors
- For double door openings up to 108" wide and 100" tall
- Made-to-size
- Provides insect protection
- Multiple frame color options available
- Specialty mesh available
- Bug flaps seal door against bugs
- Easy-to-install, easy-to-operate
- Made in the USA
- Ships within 14 days
The Best Retractable Screen Doors For French Doors — Superior Quality & Design
- Low-friction technology for easy operation
- Full-length magnetic seal to avoid screen blowing out of frame
- Cast metal ergonomic, adjustable handles for ease of use
- Patented speed-reducer for slow, controlled retraction
- Made in the U.S. for consistent quality — unlike other brands
Call or contact us for expert and friendly help in choosing the right screen door for your needs.
Types Of Specialty Screen Mesh For Your Window Screen Replacement
Standard fiberglass insect screens offer basic insect protection. However, specialty mesh can offer more benefits to increase comfort, energy efficiency, durability, and more. We offer three types of mesh to customize your retractable screen for double doors.
Measuring Instructions for Retractable Screens for French Doors
The right measurements are essential to getting your retractable screens to fit perfectly on your French doors. But before taking any measurements, make sure:
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The door opening is plumb, level and square
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The bottom surface is flat, solid, and stable for mounting the screen track
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Any necessary adjustments or shimming are done prior to measuring
How to Measure Double French Doors
Step 1: Choose your installation option
Decide where you want the screen to fit. You can view our retractable screen measuring guide here.
Step 2: Measure the height
Measure the height of the opening in at least four places (left, left-center, right-center, right) for accuracy.
If using Option A or B, subtract 1/16" from your final height measurement.)
Step 3: Measure the width
Measure the full width of the opening in at least three places (top, center, bottom).
If using Option A or B, subtract 1/16" from your final width measurement.
Need More Help?
Please reference the "Resources and Guides" section at the bottom of the product page or our Retractable Screen Measuring Guide resource page to learn more about proper installation for your double door retractable screen.
Threshold Options For Retractable Screen Doors
The threshold is the bottom track that your retractable screens glide along when opening and closing your French doors. But when it comes to your screen performance, insect protection, and aesthetics, different french doors require different threshold styles.
That’s why Genius retractable screen doors for French doors offer many different threshold options for different door sizes, openings, and flooring types.
Why Threshold Options Matter
Choosing the right threshold helps you:
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Create a tight bottom seal to keep out insects, dirt, water, and air drafts
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Improve accessibility with smooth, low-profile designs
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Accommodate uneven flooring or angled door sills
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Get a clean, professional installation and finish
FAQ
Can a French Door Have a Screen?
Yes. While a traditional sliding screen door won’t work for French doors, a retractable screen door for french doors can provide insect protection without sacrificing aesthetics.
Are Retractable Screen Doors Any Good?
Yes. Genius retractable screens for French doors are designed for long-term durability and reliable performance. insect protection, and built to last. Because Genius screen doors are manufactured in the U.S., you can ensure consistent quality of their double screen doors and all of their screen products.
What is the Best Screen Option for French doors?
The best screen option for French doors is a retractable screen door designed for double-door openings. Retractable French door screens disappear into the frame when not in use, making it convenient for both functionality and the appearance of your home.
How Do Screens Work on a French Door?
Retractable screens for French doors use two separate screens that glide smoothly from each side of the door opening. Each screen meets at the center and is held in place by a full length magnet when closed or can retract when opened and stay hidden inside the door frame.
How much does a French Door Screen Cost?
The cost of a custom retractable screen door for French doors depends on door size, frame, and installation. Contact Metro Screenworks today to request a quote based on your exact needs.
What are the disadvantages of traditional screen doors?
Traditional screen doors can:
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Make a clean look hard to maintain
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Take up too much space, especially in smaller homes
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Require more maintenance compared to retractable screens
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Wear out quickly on French doors and double screen doors
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Not retractable when not in use
Retractable French screen doors are the better solution when it comes to ease of use, performance, and durability.
Learn more about double screen doors here or contact us. The screen experts at Metro Screenworks would love to help you find the products that will provide the style and comfort you need. You can also visit our showroom in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
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Reviews
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A little sceptical
This is by far the best investment for my home I've made this year!! It's awesome, I Love it!
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Love Hate relationship
Love the screens. waiting years for this. easy to install, looks nice, clear view..magnet that holds them in the middle is incredibly strong, so strong that sometimes very hard to open. Other con is that easily comes off track. These are annoyances, not deal breakers and I would buy again, just have to be very careful when opening/closing.
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After installation, BEST option to screen doors
The only draw back would be the tiny set screw securing door handle. A great solution, by Doug in 2018, to secure handle with two added screws, is an excellent fix for stripping the tiny set screw. Other then that, the product looks like it Belongs, with good looks and it's functionality.
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Excellent alternative to screen door!
Great service, assistance with measurements, suggestions. Very easy to install.. Next one will be much quicker! Good quality. Like the looks, functionality. Screens seem to pop out of track fairly easily but go right back in when retracted. Over very pleased.
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second one would get installed in 15 minutes. was easy with the exception of installing the door stops. would be nice if you mentioned in the instructions that you must remove the door handle (easy) to slide one all the way across. otherwise it is great.
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Solution to a bug problem
Looked at all the big box stores and settled on this for 20% cheaper. Would recommend inside Mount if possible.. Looks cleaner. Instructions need to be rewritten .. Bit hard to understand but went ok for me.
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looks great and installs easy
clean appearance and fairly easy to install, the installation instructions could be a little clearer with more detail on where to put the mount brackets and which end goes up to start with, But the product is of good quality, looks great installed, and works good.
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Quality French Door Screen
I've had the french door retractable screen for a few months now, and am impressed. The look is outstanding, and the functionality is very good. I truly hope that the materials withstand a few years of wear and tear, and time will tell. To this point, I'm very happy with the purchase.
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Great French Door Screens
My custom sized screens were made and delivered within a couple of weeks of ordering online. Packaging was very sturdy to insure that no damage was done during shipment. Installation was quick and easy, even installing them by myself. Custom sizing was right on and fit the door jam perfectly. Only thing that I thought that could be better were the door handle ateach mentioned system. They are adjustable for height, however only held on by a tiny set screw which strip out very easy. I adjusted the height and then put a couple of small screws in the handles to secure them better. Not a big deal and much stronger now. Overall they seem like great screens and they operate very smoothly.
