There is always an option with a Mirage Retractable Screen when you have French doors. They fit seamlessly and are incredibly smooth and durable.
- Screens for Exterior French Doors: Do you have an enclosed outdoor patio area with French doors that you would like easy access in and out of but with protection from insects? Mirage retractable French doors would be the perfect fit. To find out more, contact an installer in your area to get the screens custom fit and the pricing. Visit our dealer locator to find an installer in your area.
- Replacement Screens for French Doors: If you find yourself needing a replacement screen for your French door? You can contact a Mirage installer to replace what you currently have with a Mirage screen. If you currently have a Mirage screen that is years old and needs replacement, a Mirage installer can also replace it for you.
Custom Screens for French Doors
All our screens are customized to fit your door. Whether it’s a single door, sliding door, or French door, our screens are cut to size to fit your needs.
French doors come with a variety of customizations, including mesh options such as standard fiberglass mesh and Tuffscreen mesh. The custom sizes range in size up to 108” tall and 64” wide. There are 8 standard color options available, polar white, ex pebble grey, linen cream, Tudor brown, sandalwood, Rideau brown, slate grey, and midnight black, along with 18 diamond series colors.
To purchase a retractable screen, visit the Mirage website and go to the dealer locator, enter your zip code or postal code, and choose from a list of installers in your area. When you click on one of them it will open a page with their contact details to get a quote. The installer will either contact you if you enter your information in the quote sheet, or you can contact them directly. They will ask you about the measurements and photos and then quote you on a price.
How Do Retractable Screen Doors Work?
Many people are unaware of what a retractable screen really is, but in recent years they have become more popular. They are installed on a track that gets mounted on a door frame with housing on one side that stores the mesh. When you open and close it, it retracts along the track into the housing. Our 1750 screen has mesh that floats in the track to avoid damage if someone runs through it. The mesh is designed to bounce back when it gets pressed on and fits back in the track.
For French doors, we install two screens with a magnet holding them in place. Two retractable screens would be mounted on both sides of your french doors. The retractable screens would meet in the middle and be connected by a magnet. One of the retractable screens can be pinned, and the other can be used to go in and out of your home.
What Kind of Screen Goes on French Doors?
There are traditional screen doors available for French doors, but if you are looking for a longer-lasting, more durable, and easier-to-use screen, then a Mirage Retractable screen would be the fit for your French doors.
Features of our retractable screens for French doors
- Stays out of your way when not in use.
- Smooth running
- Handle options: Easy-release Pivot Pro handle, standard handle, recessed.
- Brass bushing: In the rolling mechanism that extends Its life.
Retractable Screens Benefits for French Doors
- Protection – Retractable screens can offer protection against insects and UV rays.
- Customized Fit for French Doors – Mirage screens provide a customized fit for your French doors. They can be mounted inside or outside, whichever fits best with your space.
- Convenient and User-Friendly – If you find yourself in and out of your French doors consistently, whether it’s for entertaining or because you have pets or children, you will find the Mirage retractable screen a perfect addition. They are also user-friendly for any age.
- Fresh Air Openings – Tired of air conditioning and miss having the fresh air in your home? Retractable screens will help bring fresh air in but also keep bugs and debris out.
- Energy Saving – Keep your electricity bill down by allowing fresh air in your home instead. Add a couple of retractable screens to form a cross-breeze in your home, which will allow for even more fresh air in your home.
- Improved Ventilation: They allow for improved ventilation and airflow. This can help reduce the need for air conditioning and lower energy costs during the warmer months.
How Do Retractable Screens Work on French Doors?
It is important to find an authorized dealer to ensure that your French door retractable screens are installed properly with accurate measurements, warranty, knowledge, and expertise. The installation process typically takes around 1-2 hours, depending on the size and complexity of the opening.
To ensure their longevity, perform regular maintenance by cleaning the screen material and lubricating the tracks and housing unit. Avoid slamming the door and store it in its housing unit during harsh weather conditions.
Why Choose Mirage Screen Systems for Retractable Screens For French Doors?
Mirage screens offer the durability, smoothness, and sleek design that you want in a retractable screen door. Have it installed by a quality installer.
All Retractable Screen Sizes are Available
We have a fit for every door. Our screen for French doors can fit doorways up to 64 inches wide and 108 inches high.
Color Options Available
There is an array of colors that you can choose from to fit your space. From our standard colors of Polar White, Ex Pebble Grey, Linen Cream, Tudor Brown, Sandalwood, Rideau Brown, Slate Grey, and Midnight Black, we also have diamond series colors which can all be found on the retractable screen door page.
Screen Door Mesh Options
You have the choice of 3 types of mesh: standard fiberglass, Sheerweave, and TuffScreen Noseeum, which is also known as “Pet Mesh.”
Other Products
Mirage carries three total products. 1750 retractable screen, 3500 large opening retractable screen, and the H4500 motorized screen. Our 1750 fits standard doors, French doors, and single sliding doors. The 3500 large opening screen fits larger openings, bi-fold doors, and multi-panel sliding doors. The motorized product is also for larger openings and fits garage doors or patio enclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Mirage retractable screens as French doors pair perfectly on any French door set.
They can last for decades with proper maintenance and care. Make sure to clean the tracks from time to time and spray silicone spray to keep it well oiled.
Yes, contact an installer near you to have it customized to fit your home. We reccomend having retractable screens installed french door style. The retractable screen units would be mounted on both sides of your french doors and connect in the middle with magnets. One door would be pinned, allowing you to go in and outside of your home.
You can have each door in a set be up to 64 inches wide and 108 inches high. All our screens are made to the size of your opening.
They can range in price based on size, color, or mesh chosen and where you are located. Contact an installer in your area for accurate pricing.
Mirage retractable screens installed on french doors are very durable and are backed by our limited lifetime warranty. Our retractable screens are installed by a professionally trained Mirage dealer to ensure longevity of the product.
Yes, retractable screens can be installed on french doors. Two screens would mount on both sides of your french doors and would meet in the middle. We recommend that you have a latch pin installed on one side so you can pin a door stationary and leave the other door operational to go in and out of your home.
No, you can’t install a sliding screen door on french doors. You can install retractable screens on your french door that would be mounted on both sides and meet in the middle leaving one door operational and one door stationary.
Yes, the mesh can be replaced on your french door retractable screens, so you don’t need to replace the entire unit. Your local Mirage dealer will be able to provide a quote to have the screen replaced.