Most buildings require safety glass in entry doors because it helps to prevent injuries if the pane is broken.
How to change a pane of glass in a door.
Reattach the wooden stops with wire brads.
Mark the location of the pieces on the back so that you can replace them in the same order.
Use a pin nailer to shoot 1 inch pin nails through the molding pieces at a.
Measure the broken door pane for a new piece of glass.
Press in glazing points around the perimeter of the frame to secure the glass image 2.
Hold the molding down tight against the glass.
Measure the broken pane of glass beyond the molding stops that help to hold the glass in place.
Carefully remove the broken pane from the door.
Clean scrape and lightly sand the frame and the trim pieces.
Carefully remove broken glass pieces.
Using a painters tool or chisel gently pry the trim from the frame.
Double check the measurements of the glass and opening then carefully insert the new glass into the door frame opening image 1.
Press the glass down to bed it into the glazing compound.
Place the molding back on the door in the same order that you removed it.
This diy project only takes about an h.
This is the size glass pane your should order from a hardware store or glass maker.
Scrape away the old glazing compound from the windowpane opening.
Lay a thick bead of glazing compound around pane opening.
Take your time and be gentle to remove the pieces without breaking them.
Order the replacement pane.
Press the glass into the compound then secure it with glazing points.
Then subtract 1 8 to allow for the new glass to expand in the door when it heats up.