Press down gently so the glass adheres to the caulk.
How to change window pane in a door.
Hold the new pane firmly and line it up with the sash.
Jalousie windows are a type of window design often referred to as a louver window.
Press the new pane into the caulk.
Use a utility knife to cut through the paint film where the grille frame meets the door starting at one corner and working.
A fit that is too tight will result in another broken pane.
Remove the grille frame screws.
Step 5 set the points.
Common in the southeast and california jalousie windows were a common fixture in early to mid 20th century.
With the help of a friend set the new window glass in place.
Wiggle the pane into the putty while applying even pressure with the tips of your fingers.
Cut the paint film.
Putty knife or scraper safety gloves and glasses razor blade scraper glazing compound if window pane is glazed chisel heat gun paint.
Separate the exterior grille frame.
Make sure the pane is completely in the sash before letting go of it.
Measure the opening and have a piece of glass cut at your local hardware store 1 8th inch shorter and 1 8th inch narrower than the opening.
The pane should fit loosely to allow for expansion and contraction of the wood.
Continue pushing down until the glass is centered in the opening and about 1 8 inch of putty remains between the face of the glass and the rabbet.
If any voids show under the glass pull out the pane add more putty and start over.
Press the new window glass lightly to bed it.
Slide it into the sash from the bottom first then work your way up until the pane is completely in.
Press in new glazing points every 10 inches with the tip of a putty knife.