I Want To Put A Window In My Door

Mark the centerline of the door near the door s top edge using a carpenter s pencil.

I want to put a window in my door.

Divide the dimensions by 2 to find the center of the door. We picked out a tuscan style decorative glass window that was a special order. For those who have already been asking here s the link to the exact window we chose for our front door. Rather than purchasing a new door consider putting a window into your existing door.

Your local builder supply lumber yard or home improvement center can supply you with everything you need. You can add interest and beauty to your front entry door not to mention more sunlight to your entryway by installing a window in the door. Determine the height of the window. Now you ll simply lay your glass out on the sawhorses then pick your door up and gently.

Nail all the frame pieces with a nail gun into the sides of the opening. Measure dimensions of the opening and cut 2x4s to build a frame that will hold the door. A solid wooden door especially one with panels may be a simpler project than installing a window in a metal or fiberglass doors. Draw a straight line connecting the two marks using a straightedge.

Then fit the frame back on top and screw it in. Place another mark near the bottom edge of the door. Mastercraft 22 x 36 decorative glass for exterior door tu 106. If your door is solid wood you ll need to take it down and cut a panel the size of the window you want to install.

Carefully lay it on top of the glass.