Retractable Screen Door Colors and Styles

One of the biggest advantages of retractable screen doors is that they practically disappear when not in use. But when they are deployed, and when you see the housing from outside, you want the door to complement your home's style. Roll Away, the brand we install, offers a range of color and configuration options that make it easy to find the right fit. Here is what is available and how to choose.

Color Options

Roll Away retractable screen doors come in five standard colors that cover the most common home exteriors in San Diego: white, champagne beige, desert sand, bronze, and black. White and champagne beige are the most requested for homes with light-colored stucco or trim, which describes a large percentage of San Diego homes. Desert sand suits warmer tan and earth-tone exteriors. Bronze blends well with darker wood tones and Mediterranean-style homes. Black is increasingly popular for modern and contemporary homes where dark window frames are a design feature.

The housing, tracks, and handle all come in the same matched color, so the entire unit looks cohesive. Custom color matching is available for unique situations, though standard colors cover the vast majority of homes we work on.

Single Door vs. Double Door

Standard single retractable screens work for openings up to about 48 inches wide, which covers most standard patio doors. For French doors and wider openings, Roll Away offers double-screen configurations where two screens meet in the middle. Each screen retracts independently into its own housing on either side of the opening. This setup works well for double French doors, wide sliding glass doors, and large patio openings. A double setup costs more, but it covers openings a single screen cannot.

Mesh Options

Retractable screens come standard with a fine-weave mesh that maximizes visibility and airflow. For homes near the coast or in areas with heavy sun exposure, you can also opt for solar mesh that blocks additional heat while still retracting smoothly. Pet-resistant mesh is not typically available in retractable configurations due to its thickness, so if pet durability is your primary concern, a security screen door or standard sliding screen door with pet mesh may be a better fit.

How to Choose the Right Style

• Match your door frame. The simplest approach is to match the retractable screen housing to your existing door frame color. If your sliding glass door frame is bronze, go with bronze.
• Consider your exterior trim. If your door frame and trim are different colors, matching the trim often looks more cohesive since the housing sits against the door frame.
• Think about visibility. If you want the screen to disappear completely when retracted, choose a color that closely matches the surrounding wall or frame so the slim housing blends in.
• Modern homes. Black housings look clean on modern homes with dark window frames.

Installation and Pricing

Roll Away retractable screen doors start at $699 installed, regardless of color choice. Standard colors are included in the base price. Installation takes about 45-60 minutes for a single door. Retractable doors go in the same day when your size and color are in stock; otherwise we measure, order and install when it arrives. Security doors are always made to order: we measure, order and install when it arrives. Swinging doors arrive about a week after we measure. We custom-measure every opening to ensure a perfect fit, because retractable screens depend on precise alignment to operate smoothly and retract fully.

If you are not sure which color or configuration works best for your home, we are happy to bring samples and show you the options in person. Seeing the colors against your actual door frame makes the decision easy.

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