How to Convert a Window into a Sliding Glass Door

[@Fajah69]

Did this on my backyard office. Looks like a store front now, awesome idea!

[@jdw2150]

You deserve more likes on this. It was a useful video for me, and I've installed quite a few exterior doors. Just looking at turning a single window into a single door and browsing video for ideas. Good luck with the channel!

[@stephanielacy2900]

This is a great video, one of which will be using to tackle our window conversion next spring. Thanks

[@homebiztek]

Great video. Can you please mind the audio levels next time? I had to constantly change the volume from when you were talking and when the music blares in. Thanks! I still gave you a like and will watch many times in my attempt to do this myself.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

i hear ya man... not sure why it did that ? Thanks DUDE !

[@jasonvegas3593]

Haha. I just wrote the same thing.

[@OnlyBlix]

I just ran into your videos. Awesome job with these.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Awesome, thank you!

[@five10queen]

Wish I could do this. You make it seem so easy

[@jasonvegas3593]

Love the video. Very informative, only thing I have to add is that the music at the beginning is way too loud. I turned my volume up to hear you, and then BAM! The music comes on and frightened my entire family. Great video though. I really want to do this.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

yeah - hear ya man (see what i did there ! sound joke) lol .... not sure why it did that but when i play back i definitely hear it. hey - i'm always learning ! -Mike

[@kathyr.6825]

Thank you I’m converting my window and door to a slider and using this as my guidance. May I ask what door you purchased and how are you liking it so far? Anything you’d do differently! I’m about to purchase an American Craftsman slider from HD but I like the trim on yours better. Appreciate your time and input!

[@FamilyDIYtv]

I used a masterpiece door with build in blinds. The only thing I’d do differently is trim the outside with white composite trim, instead of running the siding up to the door. Think it would have looked better, might still do it. Both my masterpiece doors came damaged which I had to fix during installation, was a pain ! Also couldn’t get the delivered to my house, had to pick them up. Which was also a pain. The delivery charge is well worth it, especially if it come damaged because you can have them take back ! Lol. I’m putting one more in and I have to get the same door so it matches. I’m not looking forward to picking it up again.

[@mkfmkf3625]

Thank you so much ❤

[@FamilyDIYtv]

you are welcome !!!

[@steviebrown7478]

Nice job

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Thankyou ! -Mike

[@MellisaKriegsmann-m1z]

Looks amazing. Im wondering what does something like that cost?

[@sangkang6294]

Contractor here in Northern Virginia is quoting anywhere from $5k to 10k

[@srezzy1326]

@@sangkang6294 I’m on the east coast north of Virginia, I’m getting quotes at $1500-3000, just for labor.

[@sangkang6294]

@@srezzy1326 Sounds about right, door is made of fiber glass but it might as well be solid gold.

[@srezzy1326]

@@sangkang6294 I’m going to install my own door, might take me longer but at least I know it’s done properly. I had one guy come out, we’re gonna do this and that….I said what about flashing, what about j channel, what about trim and sill plate and insulation??? He says yeah we’re probably gonna need that! Really….ya think? Frustrating, exorbitant and incompetent is scary!

[@garypainter1574]

Great video! This helped me out soo much! Thank you!

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Glad it helped!

[@krystalrogers1266]

Hey. Awesome video! Is it possible to add sliding doors having a window?

[@FamilyDIYtv]

thanks for comment, not sure i understand question. :)

[@michaelraduazzo6146]

Great job. Does the door sit in the bottom plate or subfloor??

[@FamilyDIYtv]

in my case it's kinda both... if subfloor is at correct height then no issues...

[@michaelraduazzo6146]

​​@@FamilyDIYtvmeaning you had to add to the subfloor after taking off the bottom plate?

[@michaelraduazzo6146]

Btw . Totally love the rolling pin! 😂😂

[@FamilyDIYtv]

@@michaelraduazzo6146 went to subfloor

[@andrewheck5270]

Great video. Thank you! We are doing a new backyard patio and have a lot of space to work with. Yours looks very nice and similar to our style. Do you have any additions/projects in your patio that you are extremely happy you did or wish you did or didn’t do?

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Sounds great ! AI’d go as big as you can. Also - think of multiple destinations… we haven’t gotten there yet but we’re adding a few More structures/ areas about there.

[@joefivebeeps]

I wish you would have shown how you attached the steps and finished the siding around them

[@FamilyDIYtv]

sooo i did record it but completely forgot to edit and post - this reminded me ! lol guess i should find that footage !

[@joefivebeeps]

@@FamilyDIYtv 😂 that would be great! thanks !

[@larrygates3737]

What did you do about the dryer vent directly under the door? Surely you didn’t just leave the vent open under the steps

[@FamilyDIYtv]

That exactly what I did. I put a cover on it and exhaust under the steps. The step are open, so no issue. I was gonna relocate but didn’t make sense.

[@cassiemoran5382]

How much does a job like this cost?

[@KK-yx9qu]

Thank you for sharing. Curious why a door header was used? Does a outside wall not need a door header? Curious how much window/door foam insulation was used. Would’ve like to see upclose you doing that. This helps me a lot - I’ll be replace a window to door soon.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

The header was already there because there was a window there already.

[@dannyosorio4791]

Thank you man 👍👍👍

[@FamilyDIYtv]

No problem 👍 Danny !!! Wooooo

[@MistyBloo]

How long did this cutout and install take? How many persons were needed to complete the job? Thank you for posting this vid. Great content 😊

[@FamilyDIYtv]

With a good plan this took one day to get in weather tight. Another day to finish up siding …. I needed three guys to pick the door up because it was heavy. Thanks Mike

[@maurahaynes7372]

Around How much does this cost to do? How much would convert a single window to a single door? Ballpark figure 🤷‍♀️

[@FamilyDIYtv]

you doing yourself ?

[@brianrozarto7601]

@@FamilyDIYtv No, how much would it cost in labor? I have a 48 inch window with a header in tact and hardie board siding

[@nickk05281982]

What’s you end up doing with that vent under your door?

[@MindyourSociety]

Would it be more difficult to do this with a brick home?

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Yes - I have a video on doing that (but that install was without existing window). So it would be a combination of both videos. Check it out. It’s on the channel… Also consider subscribing! Thanks Mike

[@CancionesdeCunaParaTuBebe]

Uff lo que estaba buscando gracias por toda la información

[@chandracox6814]

I've got a door and a window I want to swap places. How much would something like that typically cost?

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Doing it yourself? Or ?

[@FamilyDIYtv]

@@Kel-th9hv It’s cost me 2 grand but could be done cheaper and there’s so many variables. The door cost $1,600 Additional installation materials - $200 Siding/ drywall - $200 You could do cheaper buy getting a less expensive door from HD or lowes …. Can also spend $3000 alone just on a door. So its tough to estimate in general. - Mike

[@conchim99]

My contractor charges $1k for installation. I'm pretty handy myself. Should I do it myself? I fix my own car. Do my own timing belt on honda Odyssey. I did all my recessed lighting 25 in my new house. Should I attempt this job converting window to door?

[@SixFigureUniverseLegacyBuilder]

@@conchim99 if you are asking. No

[@christopherjohnson4592]

How do I remove a stucco wall for a sliding door install, what's the best way

[@FamilyDIYtv]

That’s a whole other process. You would need a concrete saw BUT you have to be very careful with water penetration with stucco, etc…. Also the finishing will be tough without redoing the whole section, as in patch work is always very noticeable on stucco. I’d hate to say this but maybe consult a pro on the stucco part. Sorry can’t really help there. When I looked for houses, stucco was a nonnegotiable… I don’t want stucco house.

[@MrJeffhanson5758]

The flashing tape you used is not compatible with silicone meaning it won’t stick to it when it cures. You need a polyurethane sealant when using that product like Tremco, Sika, or Permathane

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Wow- didn’t know that ! Thanks for the heads up.

[@GY6SCOOTERCHAT]

This is what scares me about hiring people to do jobs around the house. People don’t know what they don’t know

[@gripgetter]

@@FamilyDIYtv you did a great job man 👍🏾 I’m looking forward to doing mine very sooner than later thanks for the video.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Just heads up - installing door today and called Protecto wrap and asked, That’s not true, its compatible with silicone.

[@davidlangley6671]

Did you use the same header from the window ?

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Yes

[@brianrozarto7601]

How much the labor for this project?

[@FamilyDIYtv]

impossible for me to answer... i'd get a few quotes...

[@brianrozarto7601]

@@FamilyDIYtv I meant the one you did.

[@stephenmiranda7015]

How much did you charge for that slider install

[@FamilyDIYtv]

it's my house

[@betsygalloway3310]

😂lol

[@Jagracoki]

Can you tell me where to find the door jamb extension? I asked at Home Depot and showed them a photo, but they looked at me with a blank stare and shrugged 'I dunno'. I spent half an hour in there trying to find it.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Try the drywall isle. Should be in same section and corner bead.

[@1YzeWhoaman6821]

I got a wild estimate for an install like this. What do you think is fair? They tend to charge by job rather than hour on something like this. How long did this take you, all in?

[@FamilyDIYtv]

so many variables. Best thing to do is get multiple estimates and make sure your comparing apples to apples. So same quality door, ect.. giving a number is almost impossible.

[@1YzeWhoaman6821]

@FamilyDIYtv Lowe's wanted $900 but when the guy came to measure he said Lowe's wouldn't even allow them to replace double window with patio doors, only door for door replacement. Second estimate $1800. So, Idk where to go from here. Such a large difference in rates.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

@@1YzeWhoaman6821 if that includes door and install, that’s great prices in my opinion ! Check quality of door. Think my door alone was $1600, in total it cost me 2 grand in materials. I did install myself.

[@1YzeWhoaman6821]

@@FamilyDIYtv That would be fantastic but the door alone was 4 grand.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

@@1YzeWhoaman6821 4g’s seems high for the door. $1800 for labor for labor seems a tad high but depends on your location. It’s a full day, if not more, of work.

[@ianharmon4]

I think I would have measured from the middle and framed both sides. So that the door would be centered in the opening. What was the reason for not doing that on this particular job? Asking just out of pure curiosity.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

I’m not sure I understand, the door is centered but we laid the door out where it made the the most sense on the inside and outside. Notice there’s another door pretty close to it, so that impacted it. Also another door was installed further down the wall, as well as a new kitchen layout in the inside. Allot of variables… So each job has its own details…. Thanks Mike

[@raulsbackyardoutdoorliving262]

I want to do same thing to an old house built 1949 this house has old wooden frame glass windows double pane with storm screens..any advice for me I am building incline but Considering the age of my house what would be your best advice..? My window is 82in high to the floor and 68 width in stud to stud..what size of window would i need..?? Thank you in advance for you advice and help. I can provide u with pics of the old window.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

You want to put a door in right ? Your height seems fine but the width, just go smaller than 68. Consider rough opening size when buying a door. Not the finished size.

[@raulsbackyardoutdoorliving262]

@@FamilyDIYtv Yes I am putting a door in. I order a sliding door sized 70W x 80H, my house has old asbestos siding on the outside, this will be tricky to mold it on the outside frame, whats your advise for external sealing the flush, and what external kind all weather trim should i use??

[@jasonvegas3593]

How much do you think it would cost me to do this myself? (Minus my ER bills) I’m kidding, I’m doing a kitchen reno now. My wife wants to convert our windows to a sliding door. We are in the middle of a pool install out back

[@lavander6638]

do you need. permits ? to convert that?

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Yes - u need permits to pretty much do anything.

[@TheWhoIsThat]

What if the installers skip the sill flashing tape and just lay the door down on wood with silicone between the wood and the bottom of the door

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Not ideal but prob okay. That’s the way it was doing for decades. If it gets a lot of rain on it I’d maybe consider adding tape to bottom to cover whatever wood you can see. Tough to answer without seeing it.

[@habiburrahamanhasib389]

Do i have to get permission from the city??

[@FamilyDIYtv]

You should get permit

[@Biohnikle]

How much cost doing something like that?

[@FamilyDIYtv]

It’s cost me 2 grand but could be done cheaper and there’s so many variables. The door cost $1,600 Additional installation materials - $200 Siding/ drywall - $200 You could do cheaper buy getting a less expensive door from HD or lowes …. Can also spend $3000 alone just on a door. So its tough to estimate in general. Any more questions- let me Know

[@josephinedunn5764]

Can this be done in a lid cabin?

[@FamilyDIYtv]

@@josephinedunn5764 assuming you mean log cabin. Yes it can be.

[@jonnyboi068]

Need to find a video like this but one where you need to add a glue lam header

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Any video showing how to install a header should work for ya. Hope ya find what you need !!!

[@alexandradodds1002]

roughly how much does this project cost?

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Think it was like 2 grand …I have a breakdown of the cost in another comment somewhere

[@conchim99]

Handy man want to charge about$ 700 to do the same thing. Converting window into sliding door. Is this feasible for me to do? I'm handy too. Just rerouted my hot water slab leak with pex b . Handyman wanted $2k for it. I used $ 150 in sharkbite and tubing and 2 days of work

[@FamilyDIYtv]

I could say with a god plan you can do anything. I'd say yes you can do it !!! get a few friends and family to help and don't underestimate this. one of the most important thing it to make sure you can get it weather tight within the first day, so don't worry about the internal finishing the first day ... just get it weather tight day 1.

[@marthygirma3886]

How much this cost you plsr

[@FamilyDIYtv]

It’s cost me 2 grand but could be done cheaper or more and there’s so many variables. The door cost $1,600 Additional installation materials - $200 Siding/ drywall - $200 You could do cheaper buy getting a less expensive door from HD or lowes …. Can also spend $3000 alone just on a door. So its tough to estimate in general.

[@Lou_Mansfield]

Good info. however the music and your speaking volume differs too much (first few minutes). I have to lower my volume and then re-raise it when you talk again. Later on it gets better though

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Thanks for the feedback ! Yeah music gets loud there for a bit …. Still working on my editing! I’m a work in progress kinda guy ! Lol.

[@logans3365]

This is a lot of money, I wish they would just put bigger windows/doors on homes in the first place.

[@matg3802]

You should had taken the slider out before installing it. No doubt there is a Crack in the corner.

[@betsygalloway3310]

❤❤❤❤ Now I have find a licensed, insured company to do it! Thank you!

[@blueskiesandgreenpasturesp3848]

Please come do mine 😂

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Come finish my kitchen, I’ll do your door ! Mike

[@mattiefattie3895]

Why will "this get a lot of people upset"?

[@FamilyDIYtv]

lol - just having fun .... see someone did ! ha

[@mattiefattie3895]

@@FamilyDIYtv who?

[@aerodyneservices]

A broken weld in the corner is not going to pass inspection

[@toddperry9860]

Don’t worry about the fact you didn’t build a header to structurally cover this new opening. It’s people like you that give builders a bad name.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Dude - there was an existing window ! So in conclusion there was already a header there. As a “builder” you’d think you know this - lol. Here’s your first builder lesson, windows have headers ! Lmao ! Some of the comments from people make amaze me. Come on man, don’t always look to find something wrong, look to help and better others. -Mike

[@tomhuggard1510]

@@FamilyDIYtv Brother, if this was inspected it would fail without a proper header. The header on the existing window was insufficient, there needs to be the width of the wall X 5-1/2” minimum for an opening this size. The header needs jack studs on the sides and cripplers above to distribute the weight. Don’t get defensive, take it as constructive criticism and use it on your next job. That’s how we get better 💪🙏

[@FamilyDIYtv]

@@tomhuggard1510 so a door needs x 5 1/2 but window doesn’t. Also this door opening was smaller than existing window.

[@GY6SCOOTERCHAT]

@@FamilyDIYtvhow is a sliding door smaller than an existing window ?

[@FamilyDIYtv]

@@GY6SCOOTERCHAT the door has to be the same size or smaller if you want to use existing header.