Caulk is used on most door lites to glaze the outer frame to the glass.
Trimming the glass lites on a door.
Carefully remove the broken pane from the door.
Guide to door lite and sidelite inserts.
Anytime you have a broken pane or sidelight call us at 855 603 1919.
The first is an insert attached to the door by using a lite frame that protrudes from the surface around the perimeter of the lite.
Scrape away the old glazing compound from the windowpane opening.
We offer free in home consultations which allow us to identify the problem get precise measurements and offer an upfront cost estimate.
Press the glass into the compound then secure it with glazing points.
To see our selection of lites visit our door and side lite section of products.
Insert the tip of a putty knife between the molding and the frame of the door.
When the molding lifts up 1 4 inch move the screwdriver to the next side.
The surround insert in a door panel or sidelite is a full 3 piece component consisting of exterior moulding interior moulding both of which make up the lite frame or rim and glass sandwich.
In the millwork industry this glass is called a lite.
This diy project only takes about an h.
When adding glass to a door slab two methods are used.
If the caulk squeezes out onto the glass surface it can be removed by lubricating with windex original glass cleaner running a razor scraper or putty knife under the caulk around the perimeter and peeling off the excess caulk.
Guide to door lite and sidelite inserts.
Lay a thick bead of glazing compound around pane opening.
Glass doctor experts are trained and equipped to do all types of window repair and glass replacement.