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