When it comes to choosing a retractable screen door, it’s important to be informed about the options available to you to choose the right door for your home. This will depend on the door you are working with. Whether it’s a basic door frame, French door, large opening, or a patio, there is a product for your home. Choosing a door also means choosing from a variety of colors and mesh options to suit your home’s design and your family’s needs. Retractable screen doors provide privacy, sun protection, and insect protection to your home. Featuring magnetic strips and Teflon-infused plastics, our doors allow frequent entry and exits to your yard without jamming or bouncing open.
1. Single Retractable Screen Doors
If you have a single door frame, a single retractable screen door would be the best fit. These doors are installed on one side of your door frame and retract in and out of the wall using a track. The mesh floats in the track so that the screen will bounce back if someone runs into it. A single retractable screen can cover a door frame up to 64 inches wide and 108 inches high.
You can pick from a variety of colors and mesh options to make sure that you get a door exactly suited to your home.
Single Retractable Screen Door Specifications
| Size | Single entry door-frames; size can be customized |
| Fitting | Customized fit with Teflon-infused plastic guide for smooth opening and closing |
| Mesh Material | Mesh options include sun-control fabrics, insect-control fabrics, privacy fabrics, blackout fabrics, and vinyl |
| Color Options | 8 standard color options and 18 diamond series colors |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
Applications
Single retractable screen doors are suitable for most single-entry doorways, including:
- Patio doors
- Front doors
- Back doors
- Balcony doors
Benefits
A single retractable screen door provides several benefits for your home:
- Creates a cross-breeze in your home with mesh
- Protects against insects
- Customizable fit, mesh, and color
- Convenient and user-friendly
- Lowers utility costs by allowing cool air into your home
2. Double Retractable Screen Doors
Double retractable screens pair perfectly with French doors. Double retractable screens have the option of leaving one side pinned at the top and bottom so you can go in and out of your home on one side. The double retractable screens meet with a magnetic strip. They are opened by unlatching the magnet with the handle. Double retractable screens for French doors are designed to give the French door style still; alternatively, you can opt for a screen that slides across the whole opening. If you choose a double retractable screen door, two screens will be installed.
Double Retractable Screen Door Specifications
| Size | For double-entry doorways and French doors, size can be customized |
| Fitting | Magnetic strip allows double doors to fit together seamlessly |
| Mesh Material | Mesh options include sun-control fabrics, insect-control fabrics, privacy fabrics, blackout fabrics, and vinyl |
| Color Options | 8 standard color options and 18 diamond series colors |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
Applications
Double retractable screen doors can be used for any double door frame, including:
- Patio doors
- Balcony doors
- Front doors
- Backdoors
Benefits
There are many benefits to installing double retractable screen doors, including:
- Protection against insects coming into your home
- Custom-fit options for any doorway
- Easy and convenient to use
- Increases light and fresh air in your home
- Saves energy during hotter months by conserving AC use
3. Custom Retractable Screen Doors
If you have a custom opening in your home, you still have the option of installing a retractable screen door. Mirage can create a custom screen for you. Our doors can also be installed on the inside of your doorway if that is a better fit for your home. The installer will look at the photo you submit and assess the opening to decide what door will suit your home. Custom screens can be made for regular openings, French doors, large openings, bi-fold doors, multi-panel sliding doors, patio openings, and garage doors.
Custom Retractable Screen Door Specifications
| Size | Size can be customized to suit your home |
| Fitting | Customized fit with Teflon-infused plastic guide design for smooth running and magnetic system for double doors |
| Mesh Material | Mesh options include sun-control fabrics, insect-control fabrics, privacy fabrics, blackout fabrics, and vinyl |
| Color Options | 8 standard color options and 18 diamond series colors |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
Applications
Custom retractable screen doors can be used anywhere in your house, including but not limited to:
- Single doors
- French doors
- Bi-fold doors
- Multi-panel sliding doors
- Patio openings
- Garage doors
Benefits
The benefits of installing a customizable screen door include the following:
- Custom-fit for any area of your home
- Customizable screens allow you to control privacy and natural light
- Single screens can be tucked away discreetly
- Double screens close easily with an advanced magnetic strip
4. Large Retractable Screen Doors
For bi-fold doors, multi-panel sliding doors, patios, or garages, you may need a large opening screen or even a motorized door. For example, a good option would be the Mirage 3500 Large Opening Screen or the H4500 Motorized Screen. A large opening screen is a manual screen that slides along a track and retracts into housing. It can be made into a French door reaching up to 28 feet wide or a single screen up to 14 feet wide. The motorized screen reaches up to 22 feet wide and is controlled by a remote. A Mirage installer can assess the opening and see which screen would be the best fit for you. If it’s a patio or garage, a motorized screen is usually the most convenient solution. Our motorized 3500 large opening retractable screen has many mesh options and colors available.
Large Retractable Screen Door Specifications
| Size | Customizable for large doorways |
| Fitting | Slides along a track and retracts into housing |
| Mesh Material | Mesh options include sun-control fabrics, insect-control fabrics, privacy fabrics, blackout fabrics, and vinyl |
| Color Options | 4 standard colors and special order color options |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
Applications
Large retractable and motorized screen doors are applicable for all kinds of large entryways, including:
- Bi-fold doors
- Multi-panel sliding doors
- Patios
- Garages
Benefits
The benefits of a large retractable screen door include the following:
- Strong and durable quality
- Convenient and easy to use
- Promotes energy-efficiency
- Increases natural light
- Mesh allows cross-breeze and prevents pests
5. Motorized Retractable Screen Doors
Motorized screen doors are ideal for large openings like bi-fold doors, multi-panel sliding doors, patios, and garages. A good option would be the H4500 Motorized Screen. This motorized screen reaches up to 22 feet wide and is controlled by a remote. For a patio or garage, a motorized screen is usually the most convenient solution. Our motorized retractable screen has many mesh options and colors available.
Motorized Retractable Screen Door Specifications
| Size | Customizable for large doorways |
| Fitting | Slides along a track and retracts into housing |
| Mesh Material | Mesh options include sun-control fabrics, insect-control fabrics, privacy fabrics, blackout fabrics, and vinyl |
| Color Options | 7 standard colors and custom color order option |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty on aluminum and 5-year warranty on the motor |
Applications
Motorized doors are best for large entryways where manual doors might be awkward to open and close regularly, including:
- Garage doors
- Patios
Benefits
Here are some of the benefits of installing a motorized retractable screen door:
- Strong and durable build quality
- Remote control offers convenience and security
- Energy-efficient in hotter and humid climates
- Promotes natural light indoors
- Protects your home from insects
- Auto-stop detection ensures safety
Choosing Retractable Screen Doors for Your Home in 2025
Choosing the right retractable screen for your home means choosing which product, color, and mesh option you prefer. All of these options should be customizable to suit your home and lifestyle. Mirage offers a variety of colors, including 26 options for the standard retractable screen and four for the 3500 Large Opening Screen.
Along with the color options, there is also a wide range of mesh options. Think about what you want to gain from your screen. Are you looking for more privacy or protection from seasonal bugs? Do you have pets in your home? Based on your lifestyle and space, you may want a standardized fiberglass mesh or a strong Tuffscreen mesh to help your screen resist damage from pets. You could also consider a transparent vinyl screens, excellent for commercial or residential spaces, or a black-out fabric if you want to be able to keep out light.
Familiarize yourself with product options to determine what size and type of door you need. Whether it’s a single door, French door, or garage door opening, a retractable screen door can add privacy, convenience, fresh air, protection from bugs, shade, and more.
Features and Benefits of Mirage Retractable Screen Doors
Some of the features and benefits of choosing Mirage retractable screen doors include:
Features
- Smooth running: designed with Teflon-infused plastics, which creates the smoothest screen in the industry.
- Pivot Pro Handle: Allows for easy opening of your screen
- Multiple colors available
- A variety of replaceable mesh types are available
- Customizable sizes to fit any entryway or doorway
- Brass brushing in the rolling mechanisms to extend the lifespan of our doors
- The smoothest-running screen doors in the industry
- Limited lifetime warranties
Benefits
- Durable and long-lasting
- Provides protection from insects
- Adds privacy and shade to any room
- Magnetic strips ensure the door closes securely
Mirage Screen Systems Provides the Best Retractable Screens
Mirage screen systems offer a variety of options to find the best type of retractable for your space. Whether it’s a traditional opening, a large opening, or a custom opening, Mirage can offer a screening solution that fits. To find an installer in your area, visit the dealer locator.
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