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