Detailed DIY tutorial how to replace glass in french door

[@janetlyle4500]

Excellent step-by-step instructions! Our blinds inside the door broke, and we are tasked with replacing it. Thank you very much!

[@roadglassandmore]

I’m glad I was able too help.

[@nomadryder4377]

Thanks for the video, just bought a home at auction. And one of the windows on the French door was broke out. The glass itself was 318 bucks. Installation was another 100 so i opted to do it myself. Thanks again.

[@roadglassandmore]

I’m glad I was able to help!

[@cristeladeleon2582]

You’re the worlds best burglar

[@roadglassandmore]

Haha

[@cherylrichards8930]

Great video, thanks for posting ❤

[@lgarn4095]

I found that it is a lot easier to take out those small plastic inserts covering the screws if you use a scoring tool with a sharp point rather than a small screwdriver. It also does less damage to the trim.

[@roadglassandmore]

Thanks for the suggestion! those plastic inserts are real pain in butt, and so much time consuming

[@xavierpuente1963]

Xavier puente Exelent explanation step by step thank you so much,thank you for your help

[@roadglassandmore]

Thanks, I’m glad I was able to help!

[@anitameeks-chambers9592]

Thank you for tthis video... My dogs have pounded the glass on one of my French doors. The glass is ok but the plastic molding is shot. Should I be able to replace this trim that holds the glass in the door? Maybe from a DIY Big Box store? Will I need silicone caulk or glass glue IF I can find the molding?

[@roadglassandmore]

You should be able to order plastic molding from big box stores, the only thing is you have to know the glass thickness, it’s either 1/2 or 1”. And yes you will need clear silicone to seal one side glass to plastic molding, just like in the video.

[@dennisbrancato6121]

What are the plugs that hide the screws called? Please advise link or links where they can be purchased. Would a heat gun help loosening the up the sealant? Thanks

[@preston8859]

You can use a screw and screw through the plugs and they’ll pop out too. Unless you’re trying to reuse them

[@mojorenehan8328]

good job man 🛠

[@roadglassandmore]

Thanks

[@davidsandoval2846]

Hi I liked this tutorial if I have a door with grid and glass is cracked but still not broke out do I have to break it out to do job thanks

[@roadglassandmore]

Hi, is the grid on the outside or in between the glass? If it’s in the glass just make sure to order new glass with matching grid. If it’s on the outside then it should come off in one piece after you remove the screws ( like I did in the video). Also glass in doors has to be tempered ( tempered glass shutters,doesn’t crack) unless your door has laminated glass ( for security/ wind protection?) but anyway if it’s just cracked just leave it don’t break it out, but make sure you wear gloves!

[@ML-ie1he]

Thank you! I bought a home where they must have used too much silicon and it oozed out on the exterior side of the window b/c now it’s all dirty and grimy from years of weather exposure. Is there anything I can do to clean it? Or do I have to take the window out and start over?

[@roadglassandmore]

You can try to scrape excess silicone off with a flat blade , and rag with denatured alcohol.

[@suep.3334]

Thanks for the video! Nice job. We are hoping to replace normal glass with hurricane glass, so was wondering if it is thicker glass, are there problems? Is there some way to replace the regular glass with thicker glass? Thanks for posting the video. I appreciate it.

[@roadglassandmore]

Unfortunately you have to replace with exact same thickness. Check the existing thickness of the glass prior to ordering new glass.

[@suep.3334]

Thanks for the info. I appreciate it.

[@cherylrichards8930]

I have the exact same door you have in your video. Do you recall the part name and part number of the replacement glass panel? I am having a problem finding the replacement glass panels.

[@roadglassandmore]

You can order the glass through local glass shop or glass supplier, or even try Lowe’s or Home Depot, they sell those doors so May be they can order the glass for you too.

[@TheAfshar]

Excellent work

[@roadglassandmore]

Thank you

[@dannyjuarez9732]

Thank you for the video, does the replacement hard to be the same brand, or are there universal window replacements?

[@dannyjuarez9732]

I have a grid style and want to change it to the type that has a blind inside the window

[@roadglassandmore]

It doesn’t matter where you get the glass, it doesn’t have to be the same brand.

[@roadglassandmore]

And you can order glass with grids inside the glass too, as far as putting blinds inside, it is possible but there aren’t many companies that do that.

[@a.castillo6624]

Great video. Thanks man

[@sangkang6294]

You need to verify the measurement is from inside or outside, some replacement companies require outside of the frame measurement not the glass side.

[@larzchannel5975]

I have a 15 window light kit to replace. I assume it’s much the same as it’s one piece of glass. I just got the replacement kit. Am I correct ?. It’s 22x64 standard size

[@roadglassandmore]

The type of the door in the video the sizes are always even number , but depends on how big the door is , 6foot wide doors I believe 28x64, the doors in the video 5 foot so the size us 22x64. There are 2 different thickness of the glass, most common is 1/2 and there are some doors that have 1” double pane glass.

[@larzchannel5975]

@@roadglassandmore I think you replaced the glass I realized. I have a new vision kit entirely with new glass and new frame but it’s the same size but has 15 lights. I guess the old kit just pops out ? Not sure. I took the front frame off

[@JuanGomez-gb6ce]

Hi, how much does the inside and outside trim overlap door? Is it about 1/2 inch? I would like to install a cat door under the window without compromising the integrity of the window or door frame. Thank you.

[@roadglassandmore]

Yeah, I think it overlaps the door about 1/2 inch

[@MeiweideSausage]

Great video, I have a question, if I want to find a professional to do the job, how should I start? What kind of service should I search on google? Thanks again!

[@roadglassandmore]

Looks for a local glass/window shop.

[@petethehandyman9185]

Thanks so much, really helpful!

[@roadglassandmore]

Thanks, always glad to help.

[@Nicole-dj3jf]

Hi I have a double door french patio door the inside glass broke but the outside didn't break?is this a double glass door or does it all fix the same even tho the outside glass isn't broke

[@roadglassandmore]

Dual pane or (insulated glass unit ) comes vacuum sealed., so you need to replace the whole thing not just one pane of glass.

[@blackboxmobile7106]

This is great. Thank you.

[@dannyhague1425]

Could I take the glass out and replace it with the high impact glass that you see on doors where you might be hit by hurricane?

[@roadglassandmore]

I’m not familiar with “high impact” term , but you should be able to replace it with anything you want, as long it’s the same size and thickness!

[@ddosgogo]

Hello, the hole plug link is dead. Do you have another link? Thank you.

[@roadglassandmore]

I will update the links, Here www.amazon.com/Entry-Door-Lite-Frame-Plugs/dp/B0B4BL6ZS5/ref=asc_df_B0B4BL6ZS5/?_encoding=UTF8&hvadid=673703835252&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032466&hvnetw=g&hvpone=&hvpos=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvrand=10074825887927955688&hvtargid=pla-2204745537263&linkCode=df0&mcid=b1612e340b793857b902613a7e8d0b4f&psc=1&tag=hyprod-20&ref_=navm_hdr_signin

[@JavierMartinez-ii1zv]

Great video!

[@roadglassandmore]

Thanks

[@fxpestoperator5527]

Friend, I need to replace mine and was hoping to find out how to measure the glass so I can order ... Do I measure the outside of the frame or the glass itself, because mine is measuring 65.5" x 21.75" if I measue the frame. Thanks for any help. :)

[@roadglassandmore]

Hi, so if you door is the same as in this video, the glass size always an even number no fractions. It should be 22” x 66” and there are 2 overall thickness 1/2 “ is very common but I also have seen 1” So try this, measure the day light meaning just the visible glass part what you can see, and add 1” to that size. Let me know if you have questions .

[@tylersmyth4380]

Also a 22 x 64 for a single door and low e is 1 inch over all

[@rajatdipak]

Thank you

[@victoriasmith4208]

where do you get the glass, and how much you paid for it, thanks great tutorial

[@roadglassandmore]

You can buy glass at your local glass shop, or directly at glass supplier. For regular (annealed) glass expect to pay at least $6 a square foot.

[@steveperry7579]

I cannot find screw holes? I've dug, drilled & sanded?

[@roadglassandmore]

You may have a different style door.

[@joeytornado1313]

Man, thank you!!!

[@petesaari3748]

Where can you purchase the trim?

[@roadglassandmore]

I’m not 100% sure, but you can try Lowe’s or Home Depot, they sell these type of doors so I assume they should be able to order replacement parts too!

[@gregoryking8482]

How do you replace outside glass?

[@roadglassandmore]

Not sure what you mean, dual pane glass comes sealed as a unit ( 2 pieces of glass glued together) , there is really bo easy or effective way to just cut out one pane of glass and reseal/reglue it back in place.

[@D90NAS77]

What if the outside doesn’t have screws..? Is it just glued on?

[@roadglassandmore]

Screws are set from the inside

[@D90NAS77]

Thanks! I found them!

[@TheAfshar]

But I didnt see any link for buying the screw covers

[@roadglassandmore]

Here you go, ebay.us/9m10yb I will try to find them on amazon too

[@UyenNguyen-xj3gn]

Thank you so much.!!!

[@dennisbrancato6121]

I am experiencing water leakage into the interior portion of the door. I do not believe it is related to the sill. It only happens when there is significant rain blasting the exterior windows. I have noticed dripping from the corners of the interior window panes of both doors (french setup). It appears to drip downwards into the sill area making it appear that it is coming from the sill. The door is steel. I put tape on the exterior portion of the door windows (lower) to confirm that the water is coming in via a possible broken seal between the glass and the frame. I think the tape will prevent water from getting at the seals. Has anyone experienced leakage similar to this? The next step is to remove the panes and reseal.

[@roadglassandmore]

I have never seen these French doors leak around the glass, the only thing I can think off is that the glass was replaced at some point in the past and wasn’t sealed properly. I would pull the glass out and reseal it . But be really careful when removing the glass not scratch it or break it, use very thin putty knife.

[@dennisbrancato6121]

@@roadglassandmore This was a new door installed 2014. The home was built from scratch and the builder put it in. That doesn't mean that the seal isn't broken, but I will have to remove the frame supporting the glass to find out. I have resealed the exterior joints on the sill but that didn't stop the water. Problem is engineered hardwood floor is edged out at the door and absorbing the water causing dry rot damage. This particular flooring is not available anymore so a solution must be found. An overhang protects the door from most moisture, but when a storm comes through, the rain goes horizontal and the overhang isn't effective. Once again, I noticed water dripping downwards from the interior corners of the glass at the bottom of the door leaking onto the floor so, my suspicion is the seal around the glass.

[@kevingarner4342]

I have the exact problem with the glass on my French doors . This has been a great video to help me to alleviate the issue

[@dianecrumbley90]

About how much can I expect to pay for 2 pieces of glass? Where did you order yours from? Great video. Thanks!

[@roadglassandmore]

Double pane Is roughly about $6 a square foot for annealed ( regular glass) and about $7-8 a square foot for tempered (which is required in doors) that’s from local glass supplier here in Sacramento but if you go to a regular glass shop the will usually mark up the cost of the glass a little (about 10%)

[@mikenyb]

@@roadglassandmore Nice video, Thanks. I have the exact same door, was yours the 1/2 in or 1" thickness? Also what is the name of the glass supplier you used in Sacramento? Do you have to be a contractor to buy from them?

[@minlwin3249]

thank.

[@roadglassandmore]

Welcome!

[@djszal]

DISCLAIMER!! I just watched this video and thought it was a great explanation. Very straight forward. HOWEVER!! Not all doors are created equal! I just did one for a client and there was no caulking securing the glass in place. As soon as I removed the screws, the glass panel started free falling!! Luckily i was fast enough to catch it without it shattering into a million pieces. Very dangerous if the glass panel is not caulked in place. This video is no good if it is not caulked in place. Be careful out there.

[@roadglassandmore]

Good point, it must have been replaced by someone in the past and they did not use silicone.

[@djszal]

@@roadglassandmore The one I removed and the one that the client purchased both had rubber weatherseal on the inside of the outside trim so no silicone caulk is needed. The glass that was replaced was the original from the factory and hadn't ever been replaced.

[@tylersmyth4380]

For a 8 ft door it is 22 x 80

[@lidiadeabreu2960]

🎉😊

[@gus5028]

Great Thanks man

[@halopinero]

Our frame has no screws. I’m guessing it’s glued.

[@xavierpuente1963]

Xavier Punete

[@steven-mf1dm]

Plexiglass alot cheaper

[@chrisramberg]

Huge turn on

[@GuidoLoko]

LMAO - Ohhh Glass seems to get me everytime too hahaha

[@wewereneversane9833]

These are lies, I've seen French construction workers fix these. You're meant to light a baguette on fire then throw it at the broken door as hard as you can. Like brand new.

[@PrincernPrince]

Thank you sir!

[@roadglassandmore]

You are welcome