Description
This magnetic fly screen door is a black polyester mesh curtain that hangs in a doorway and seals itself shut behind you, using magnets set down the full length of the centre seam. It comes in 85 x 210cm and 100 x 210cm, from $41.32 at Lets Party. It fixes with an adhesive strip plus around 15 push pins, and needs no tools.
The problem with a doorway in an Australian summer is that you want it open and the flies want it open too. A hinged screen door is the proper answer and costs several hundred dollars fitted; a mesh curtain is the answer for renters, for back doors, for caravans and for the door onto the deck that only matters four months a year. The magnetic seam is what makes it work in practice - you walk through with an armful of plates and it closes behind you without a hand, which is the specific moment when every other kind of curtain fails.
Specifications
| Material |
Polyester mesh |
| Colour |
Black |
| Sizes |
85 x 210cm or 100 x 210cm |
| Closure |
Magnets down the full centre seam |
| Fixing |
Adhesive tape strip plus push pins |
| Pins supplied |
Approximately 15 |
| Tools required |
None |
What's in the Box
| Curtain |
1 x magnetic mesh screen curtain |
| Fixing |
1 x adhesive tape strip |
| Pins |
1 x box of approximately 15 push pins |
| Not included |
Tools, spare tape, curtain rod |
Why Choose a Magnetic Screen Curtain
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Closes on its own - magnets run the full height of the seam, so it seals from top to bottom rather than gaping in the middle.
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Hands-free - you can walk through carrying a tray, a laundry basket or a toddler and it shuts behind you.
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Removable - the full-frame tape design means it comes down at the end of summer and the doorway goes back to normal.
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Suits renters - no drilling, no hinges, no permanent alteration to the door frame.
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Fits more than house doors - single doors, sliding doors and camper or caravan doors, provided the opening is within the stated sizes.
How Does a Magnetic Fly Screen Door Close Itself?
Two panels of mesh hang side by side and overlap slightly at the centre. Sewn into that overlap is a line of small magnets, spaced from the top of the doorway to the floor. When you push through, the panels part; as soon as you are past, the magnets pull the two edges back together and hold them closed along the whole seam. The important detail is the spacing - a curtain with magnets only in the middle will close in the middle and gape at knee height, which is exactly where flies come in. Full-length placement is what makes the difference between a screen that works and a novelty.
Will It Fit a Sliding Door?
Yes, provided the opening matches one of the two sizes. This is the measurement that matters and it is worth getting right before ordering: measure the doorway opening, not the door itself, and choose the size that is equal to or slightly larger than the opening. A curtain narrower than the doorway leaves a permanent gap at the edges. Slightly oversized is fine and in fact preferable, because the extra mesh sits against the frame and seals better. For a wide sliding door, note that 100cm is the widest size here, so a two-metre opening needs a different product.
Can Pets Get Through On Their Own?
Yes, and for a lot of buyers that is the main reason to fit one. A dog or cat learns within a day or two to push through the seam, and the magnets close behind them the same way they do for a person. That removes the constant getting-up to let an animal in and out. Two honest caveats. A determined puppy or a cat that likes to climb can damage mesh, so this is not a permanent pet door for an animal that treats everything as a toy. And a nervous animal may need a few days of the curtain being held open before it will walk through a barrier it cannot see past.
Buyers are typically renters who cannot fit a hinged screen door, caravan and camper owners, people with a back door onto a deck or garden they use in summer, and households with a dog or cat that wants constant access to the yard.
For more, see our Home and Garden range, Summer, and Essentials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which size should I order?
Measure the doorway opening. Choose 85 x 210cm for a standard single doorway and 100 x 210cm for a wider one. Slightly oversized is better than slightly undersized.
Will the adhesive tape damage paint?
Any adhesive strip can lift paint when removed, particularly on older or freshly painted frames. Test a small area first, and remove it slowly and warm rather than sharply.
Why are push pins included as well as tape?
Tape alone can let go in heat, and an Australian door frame in summer gets hot. The pins hold it mechanically as a backup - which is why the tape is a full-frame strip rather than a few tabs.
Can it be washed?
The supplier gives no washing instructions. Mesh of this type is normally wiped with a damp cloth rather than machine washed.
Does it keep out mosquitoes as well as flies?
It is a fly-screen mesh, so it blocks insects that cannot pass the weave. Very small biting insects such as midges may still get through any standard fly mesh.
Will it stay closed in wind?
In a light breeze, yes. In strong wind the panels will lift like any curtain - this is a screen, not a door.
Can I cut it to size?
Not without losing the hemmed edge and the magnet seam alignment. Order the size that matches your opening.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from within Australia, so orders reach Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin quickly ahead of the fly season rather than waiting on overseas transit. Regional and remote addresses go through the standard Australia Post network.
Dimensions and materials are as supplied by the manufacturer; allow up to 2cm variation due to manual measurement. Colour may appear different on screen. This is a temporary insect screen, not a security or safety barrier, and it will not prevent a child or pet from passing through a doorway.
