How To Change A Pane Of Glass In A Door
Measure the broken pane of glass beyond the molding stops that help to hold the glass in place.
How to change a pane of glass in a door. Mark the location of the pieces on the back so that you can replace them in the same order. Take your time and be gentle to remove the pieces without breaking them. Press the glass into the compound then secure it with glazing points. Double check the measurements of the glass and opening then carefully insert the new glass into the door frame opening image 1.
Using a painters tool or chisel gently pry the trim from the frame. Carefully remove the broken pane from the door. Scrape away the old glazing compound from the windowpane opening. Use a pin nailer to shoot 1 inch pin nails through the molding pieces at a.
Then subtract 1 8 to allow for the new glass to expand in the door when it heats up. Order the replacement pane. Remove all four trim pieces. This diy project only takes about an h.
Press the glass down to bed it into the glazing compound. Carefully remove broken glass pieces. Measure the broken door pane for a new piece of glass. Hold the molding down tight against the glass.
You can put painters tape on the backside of the. Lay a thick bead of glazing compound around pane opening. Most buildings require safety glass in entry doors because it helps to prevent injuries if the pane is broken. Press in glazing points around the perimeter of the frame to secure the glass image 2.
This is the size glass pane your should order from a hardware store or glass maker. Use a stiff blade putty knife to pry the wooden stops from around the broken pane.