“I cannot believe we still get the same view with these screens installed. They blend in seamlessly and work perfectly.”
Lisa Elliot
Fly Screens for Bifold Doors NZ
Do it once, do it right.
Retractable fly screens for bi-fold doors - the Wall Screen and Brio 612 pleated span the full fold-back opening. Installed by our own team.
4.9★ Google rating 3,000+ homes screened NZ owned since 1999
4.9 ★ Google rating
Since 1999 NZ owned
Lifetime On Phantom-made screens
3,000+ Homes screened
NZ Authorised Group member
Up to 9.0 m 4.5 m each side
Why homeowners choose Phantom
Light and views kept
High-visibility insect mesh keeps daylight and your outlook largely unchanged.
Keep the bugs out
Fine mesh stops flies, mosquitoes, and spiders getting in while your doors and windows stay open.
Fresh air all summer
Natural airflow cools your home and clears stuffiness, without letting insects in with it.
Pet-friendly options
Claw-resistant pet mesh stands up to paws, claws, and pets that jump.
See pet-friendly screensLocal team, lasting support
NZ owned and made to measure, then installed, serviced, and warranted by our own team.
Bi-fold doors we have screened
Retractable and pleated screens spanning wide bi-fold openings, with the doors free to fold right back behind them.
-
Retractable Wall Screen across a bi-fold opening - Te Kowhai, Waikato.
-
Brio 612 pleated on a postless bi-fold.
-
Brio 612 track recessed flush into the floor.
-
Brio 612 pleated screen spanning a full bi-fold opening.
-
The kind of full-width bi-fold opening the retractable Wall Screen spans.
-
The Wall Screen's quick-release latch, where two retractable screens meet mid-span.
-
The retractable Wall Screen housed in a slim cassette above a wide door opening.
-
The retractable Wall Screen spans wide glazed openings and retracts out of sight when not in use.
Best fit for bi-fold doors
A bi-fold folds right back to open an entire wall, so a fixed screen would defeat the point. The screen has to cover the full span and then get out of the way. Two Phantom systems do exactly that, screening bi-fold openings up to about 9 m: with standard insect mesh a single screen covers up to about 4.5 m, and two screens meet in the middle for wider runs. The retractable Wall Screen keeps the mesh retained in its tracks; Brio 612 is a pleated screen with a light, easy action and a post-less corner option.
Wall Screen or Brio 612?
The choice is about look and action, not size - both span the same openings and both can be recessed. The Wall Screen is spring-assisted: it retracts back into its cassette on release, with stopping points you can set and a quick-release latch, and its recessed track and channel options hide the housing in a new build. Brio 612 has no spring tension - the pleated panel stays exactly where you leave it - and sits lower-profile because there is no cassette, with a fully pocketed option for new builds. See the system comparison on our door screens page.
Mesh and finish
Standard insect mesh suits most homes, midge mesh suits coastal and estuary properties, and pet mesh stands up to households where the doors get heavy use - see our mesh options for every weave and which screens carry it. Hardware is powder-coated and colour-matched to the Dulux range so the cassette or pleat housing blends into your joinery - see colour options.
Getting a price
Not a fold-back door? See ranch sliders and sliding doors. Otherwise, send a photo of the bi-folds and rough opening sizes through the quote form and we will come back with an indicative price - we only book a measure-up once you’re happy with the solution and product.
Specifications
- Typical span
- Openings to ~9 m - up to ~4.5 m per screen, two meeting in the middle (Wall Screen figures are with standard insect mesh)
- Systems
- Phantom Wall Screen (retractable), Brio 612 (pleated)
- Mesh options
- Standard insect (18x14), midge/no-see-um (18x18), pet
- Fit
- Retrofit or new build
Watch the screens work
See them in action
Short clips of the systems in action - the smooth glide, the retained mesh, and how each system disappears when you are not using it.
Ready for a quote?
Send photos and rough sizes for an indicative price - no visit needed. We only book a measure-up once you're happy with the solution and product.
Warranty by product
Phantom screens carry our limited lifetime warranty. Supplier-made products - the Allegion Brio 612, MagicSeal magnetics, and Ziptrak blinds - carry the manufacturer's warranty.
4.9-star Google rating
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can you screen my bi-fold doors? +
Almost always, yes. Bi-folds open the whole wall, so the screen has to span the full opening and then get out of the way. The Phantom Wall Screen (retractable) and Brio 612 (pleated) handle openings up to about 9 m - each screen covers up to about 4.5 m, and on wider runs two screens meet in the middle (Wall Screen figures are with standard insect mesh; heavier meshes run to smaller spans). MeshLock is sized for single doors, so it is not the fit for a bi-fold.
What is the difference between the Wall Screen and Brio 612 for a bi-fold? +
The Wall Screen is a retractable cassette - spring-assisted, with the mesh retained in its tracks, stopping points you can set along the opening, and a quick-release latch. Brio 612 is a pleated panel with no spring tension - it stays wherever you leave it and has a lower profile because there is no cassette, plus a post-less corner option. Both can be recessed: the Wall Screen has recessed track and channel profiles, and Brio 612 has a fully pocketed option for new builds. We will recommend the better fit for your opening.
Do I have to fold the screen back every time I open the doors? +
No. The screen sits to the side when you are not using it - retracted into a slim cassette for the Wall Screen, or folded into a slim pleat stack for Brio 612 - so the bi-folds work as normal and the opening stays clear.
Can a screen be retrofitted to my existing bi-folds? +
Usually, yes, with a tidy surface-mounted finish to the existing joinery. On new builds we coordinate the recess details with your joiner or builder so the cassette or pleat pocket disappears into the frame.
How does it handle wind across such a wide opening? +
The Wall Screen keeps the mesh retained in the top and bottom tracks to resist blow-outs. Brio 612 runs on high-strength tensioning cords, and for exposed sites an optional high-performance kit lifts its wind resistance by up to about 15%. Both are built for the wide openings bi-folds create.
Are you the same company as Phantom Screens in the US or Canada? +
Phantom Screens NZ is New Zealand owned and run, and part of the wider Phantom Screens family. Phantom in Canada leads much of the group's research and development, and a few of our door and outdoor ranges are made to measure by Phantom in Australia, where our New Zealand volumes are too low to make them here. Our window screens are made in our Tauranga workshop, and every screen is measured, fitted, and serviced by our own team.