How To Repair A Broken Window Pane In A Door

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.

How to repair a broken window pane in a door.

This should help release the more stubborn glass bits. This will help to keep the glass from flying everyplace when you crack it. If any voids show under the glass pull out the pane add more putty and start over. Remove the glazing medium to expose the entire glass pane.

Using the hammer tap the glass until it breaks then remove all the broken pieces and discard. If the window is cracked but not broken tape both sides with duct tape to keep it from. If it is cracked you need to use the masking tape to tape in a criss cross manner across the cracked pane. If the glass is stuck use gloved hands to wiggle them out carefully.

Press the pointed end of each point against the frame and gently press it into the wood with a putty knife. Keep the area swept up of glass chards and splinters. If possible remove the broken pane of glass in one piece. Put on protective gloves pull any loose pieces of glass out of the frame and put them in a paper bag.

Be careful not to break the glass as you press on the glazier s points. This is the size glass pane your should order from a hardware store or glass maker. Place a piece of clear packing tape over the crack if the glass feels sturdy. Then subtract 1 8 to allow for the new glass to expand in the door when it heats up.

Apply tape to the cracked area on the opposite side of the pane as well if accessible. Next you will apply the glazing compound along the edges where the glass meets the wood. Rub the tape pieces with your. For an old glazing compound or putty use a heat gun to warm up the material slightly.