Guide · reviewed November 14, 2026
Make a screen cutting list and spline estimate
Separate mesh cut dimensions, frame perimeter and the material you buy.
Open Screen Mesh Cut Planner →Use cut sizes for the mesh
The cutting-list PDF gives every piece a name, identifier and width × height. These values include the per-side allowance. The roll layout may rotate a rectangle, but the same physical cut can be turned during installation if rotation is allowed for the product. Print the list and mark completed cuts as you work instead of relying on an unlabeled pile of similar pieces.
Measure spline when possible
The calculator adds twice the entered width plus twice the entered height for every frame, then applies your reserve percentage. If those measurements use the outside frame rather than the groove, the result is an approximation of groove perimeter. Measuring the actual spline path and checking the manufacturer’s diameter recommendation gives a better purchase specification. The tool does not identify spline diameter from perimeter.
Keep a record of leftovers
Save settings to retain the two roll options and the frame batch. Label usable offcuts with their actual dimensions after cutting; the next batch can use a leftover as a custom roll option. Do not assume a narrow strip has the same usefulness as an uncut roll of equal area. Before ordering, confirm each roll’s stated usable dimensions and the installation instructions for that exact material.