Install the glass on the pane with latex caulk and replace the trim very carefully.
Replacing a window in a french door.
Drill pilot holes through the frame and shims where the door hinges are.
Measure the pane and cut the replacement glass accordingly.
Surrounded by fixed transoms and sidelights a traditional pair can take on a modern look.
Replacing a broken window in a french door is extremely simple and just takes a little elbow grease and patience.
Install the new frame and door assembly using shims to level the door and make it close and open properly.
Drive nails just far enough to temporarily hold frame in place.
So you ve just built a new deck on the back of your house and those once lovely double windows in the living room would now make a better door sliding glass or french out to that awesome deck.
The tape should extend 6 inches.
Home centers stock low to mid range models.
Check the inside face of the door glass frame for small round seams.
But for the widest selection visit high end lumberyards and window and door showrooms.
Replacing or repairing the broken window in a french door will save you more money than buying a whole new door.
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Before you start take the broken window out of your door there are a few things you will need before you get started.
Secure frame permanently with 3 inch deck screws through the rest of the holes in the hinge assemblies.
Place masking tape across the window on the outside of each french door panel.
The good news about turning a window into a door assuming it s wide enough is that the advanced carpentry required for altering a load bearing wall.
Paint the trim to match your french doors.
Not only does the broken glass destroy the elegance of the door but it s also a hazard especially if there.
Put a small amount of caulk around the outside of the trim and apply putty to any holes.