The new fireplace doors should come with straps that will be used to secure it to the firebox.
How is door glass held in place.
The pane typically is not glued in but may have a light bead of caulk or silicone around the perimeter to cushion the glass slightly.
Angle the nail so that it penetrates over the glass through the.
This is done in part to allow the glass to.
Door glass is held in place by wood molding.
Hold each piece down against the glass tight with one hand.
Most are usually held in place with a few screws that can be loosened with a nut driver.
It s a straightforward process that involves cutting and nailing four mitered pieces over the glass.
Here are the basic steps to removing the wood stops for entry door glass inserts.
Start by removing the old doors.
Shoot 1 inch pin nails evenly spaced at 2 inches through each piece.
Front door glass is held in place with molding.
Steps for upgrading glass fireplace doors.
To determine their placement attach the straps to the bottom of the door and hold the door back in position in the firebox.
Locate nails holding stops in place and remove old caulk using a metal putty knife once caulk is removed using your putty knife carefully pry up the four wood stops.