Interior doors with glass are pleasing to the eye. Thanks to them, the apartment is always filled with natural light. However, careless handling of such doors can result in their fragile part cracking or breaking. The question arises: what to do? Of course, it is better to use the services professional master, which will qualitatively replace the glass sheet. However, if you think that you can cope with this task yourself, then try it after reading the article.
Replacement of glass in interior doors
Modern interior doors can have original design and, as a result, a complex design. In this case, you should not even think about replacing the broken glass sheet yourself. In some door structures, such an operation can only be carried out at a specialized enterprise.
How to insert rectangular glass
You can replace a broken rectangular glass panel in economy class interior doors yourself.
Typically, the glass panel in such door structures is installed through the top.
Repair steps include the following steps:
- the fragments are carefully removed from the door;
- the space in which the glass sheet needs to be installed is measured;
- The workshop orders glass of appropriate sizes and required thickness;
- the finished glass is carefully inserted on top of the interior door;
- for strengthening, silicone gel is used, which is applied around the perimeter of the glass;
- When the gel dries, you need to remove the smudges.
When measuring the space in which a new glass sheet will fit, you must measure the depth of the groove. This value must be added to the resulting dimensions. The depth of the groove is set by lowering a metal ruler into it.
If the glass sheet is attached using a bead, then measurements and installation are carried out in the same way. Only the “glazing bead” is first removed from door design. At the end repair work it should be attached to its original place. Fastening is done with small nails.
Replacing the glass sheet in interior doors of this type is sufficient labor-intensive process. As a rule, these doors have a collapsible design. And in order to pull out the damaged glass part, the door structure needs to be completely disassembled, replace the glass, and then reassemble it. Only a specialist can do this kind of work. It is usually produced in a special workshop.
If we are talking about repairing a door structure made of another material, for example, aluminum, then this too has its own difficulties. If the glass sheet is inserted into aluminum door just like in an economy class door, but it is fastened in the manner of a “glazing bead” with an aluminum strip, then a replacement can be made. However, direct contact of metal with glass surface undesirable. Therefore, during installation it is worth using a rubber gasket. If the glass panel is built into the door structure, then it can only be replaced by a special service company.
Replacement of non-standard glasses
Glass panels in interior door structures made in a modern designer style, can have various shapes . It's good if they have oval shape, it’s worse when the glass is made in the shape of a wave.
However, if the glass sheet is replaced through the top, then you can try to do this:
- carefully remove the fragments;
- on large sheet collect the papers, putting each in its place;
- Use a marker to trace the outline of the glass;
- Now you can order a glass sheet and insert it into the door structure.
Glass for interior door
Glass can be different in shape and manufacturing technology. These factors affect the price.
According to glass manufacturing technology, there are:
Prices for glass panels may be different.
- If we are talking about transparent glass, then it approximate price can be from 1000 rubles. for 1 sq. m.
- Matte can cost from 1600 rubles. for 1 sq. m.
- The price of a glass sheet with a matte sandblasted pattern starts from 2800 rubles. for 1 sq. m.
- Corrugated can be purchased at a price of 2500 rubles. for 1 sq. m.
- Stained glass can be purchased at a price of 8,000 rubles. for 1 sq. m.
Conclusion
Inserting a glass panel into an interior door is not as simple an operation as it seems at first glance. How to repair a door simple type, was described in the article. However, if you need to repair a complex door structure, or the broken glass has an elaborate shape, then in these cases it is better to call a specialist to your home, who will take appropriate measurements of the broken glass sheet, draw its drawing and install a new one.
Replacing glass in an interior door is not considered a particularly difficult task, but it must be done accurately and carefully. The fragile insert requires skills in handling the material and the appropriate tools, so it is better to order cutting from specialists. Trading construction organizations provide such services directly upon purchase glass decor.
Glass inserts are most often changed for the following reasons:
- Broken glass must be removed, even if it did not fall out. A sudden movement when closing the door will result in possible personal injury.
- Aging of decorative inserts affects their appearance and also often leads to replacement.
- Installing glass doors in your living room is an easy way to freshen up your interior. The repair option only includes replacing the glass in the panel or changing the size of the frame.
- The glass insert may be accidentally stained or scratched. You can replace the glass if it's easier than cleaning it up.
Preliminary stage
To repair a damaged door with a glass panel, you need to carry out preparatory work. Before installing a new insert:
- remove protruding fragments from the frame (most often they are easy to remove with a little effort);
- remove the fabric from the loops and lay it on a flat surface;
- inspect the door and try to determine how the insert is installed;
- If the glass is not broken, then dismantle it.
In old apartments, glass was inserted into the door frame using putty. To repair interior doors and replace broken glass, you need to use a knife or screwdriver to pry off the bead holding the insert. After this, pull out the nails with pliers, remove the glass part and clean the opening from any remaining paint and putty.
To work, you need to prepare the following tools:
- glass cutter;
- hammer;
- small nails;
- silicone sealant.
Often the glazing beads also need to be replaced. You can buy them at hardware store, in the lumber department.
Kinds
Door glazing is done using different types material:
- transparent - often complemented by pasting with decorative films with patterns imitating stained glass;
- matte - rarely requires additional finishing;
- with a pattern, corrugated and stained glass are decorative species glass, it is better to entrust cutting them to specialists;
- tinted or mirrored.
Material selection
Frosted or corrugated glass is used where a view of the room from the outside is undesirable: in the bathroom, bathroom, bedroom. These types of material are thicker than transparent window glass: it reaches 4-6 mm. Home master will not always be able to cope with cutting on his own. Therefore, after dismantling the old glass, it is recommended to take the dimensions of the opening for insertion and order a replacement in the workshop construction company.
For the living room, decorative glass for doors is more often selected: with an engraved pattern, made using complex technology and surface treatment with a sandblasting unit, stained glass, consisting of colored pieces connected together. If desired, you can use both grooved and frosted glass, if the interior design is not particularly luxurious or is made in a minimalist style.
Both transparent and any other can be installed in the kitchen. A budget option- simple window glass covered with film, or decorative curtains on a glazed structure.
Options for replacement
If it is not possible to quickly insert decorative glass into doors instead of broken glass, there is an option to replace it with other materials. For temporary insertion you can use:
- plywood or fiberboard covered with a film that matches the veneered surface of the canvas;
- plexiglass ( monolithic polycarbonate);
- window glass covered with stained glass film.
These materials are not the best decor for a door, so in the future you will have to make repairs again and insert new glass into the opening.
How to replace glass in an interior door
In economy class doors, the insert is removed and installed from above, through a special groove. The seal is silicone sealant: do not forget to thoroughly clean the frame from any remaining residue. Before replacing a glass part, you need to find out its dimensions.
Glass in inexpensive models It has a rectangular shape, so it is enough to determine the dimensions of the glass opening in terms of width and length. When taking measurements, it is important not to forget about the allowances that are needed to secure the insert in the grooves. Measuring the allowance is simple: slide the ruler into the groove. Add the resulting value to the length and width of the opening.
It is advisable to cut the glass as accurately as possible so that it fits easily into the mounting gaps. Before installing glass in the interior door, fill the grooves with sealant.
Doors more complex design To replace the glass you will have to disassemble it. To do this, you need to find bolts on the sides, closed with special decorative plugs. By unscrewing the bolts, you can remove part of the blade and remove the insert. Take measurements taking into account allowances.
When inserting glass into a kitchen door with a panel, the master must find dowels in the upper and lower parts of the panel. They need to be removed and 1 side of the frame removed. Pull the glass panel out of the groove, take measurements and cut out a replacement part. Reassemble the structure in reverse order. Place the dowels on glue.
How to insert rectangular glass
Rectangular inserts can also be found in interior or kitchen doors old apartments, and in expensive products in new buildings. Inserting glass into an old-style door is easy:
- after dismantling the bead and cleaning the recesses, measure the opening taking into account the groove;
- cut a rectangle to size and insert it into the opening, applying a little sealant there;
- install the glazing bead in place and secure with nails.
Inexpensive plastic, laminated and veneered products come with inserts on fastenings with glazing beads. In such a case, repairs are carried out as indicated for old-style doors, removing the strips around the perimeter of the opening on only one side of the door. It is advisable to save the nails that secure the glazing bead and use them when installing the planks in place. To prevent rattling of the newly inserted glass, before the procedure, silicone sealant should be applied to the recess between the blade and the slats.
Options for doors with complex designs sometimes include permanent fastenings: a groove with hidden wedges. Such a product will have to be taken to a workshop for a proprietary replacement: it is impossible to do this with your own hands. According to user reviews, repairing a complex structure with hidden fixation is more expensive than purchasing another door, so it makes sense to find out the details from a sales consultant in advance.
Installing custom forms yourself
Manufacturers produce unusual models of doors with glass complex shape. They are beautiful, but repairing them will not be possible without the help of a specialist. When replacing glass in an interior door with your own hands, you need to start by inspecting the fastening of the insert: if it is too complicated, then you should immediately call a specialist to your home. But if there are removable elements, as a rule, you can replace the insert yourself:
- Remove the door from its hinges and place it on a piece of cardboard. Its size should be sufficient to completely close the opening.
- Outline the outline of the opening as accurately as possible, do not forget to take into account allowances for installation.
- The template must be cut out and fitted into the opening. It must fit exactly the size of the frame.
- The template for glass with complex shapes must be taken to a cutting workshop.
- All that remains is to invest finished parts into grooves coated with sealant and secure with decorative overlays.
In sliding structures
A sliding door can consist of a large glass panel and a thin frame around the perimeter or look like a swing door: with inserts in wood or plastic panel. In any case, the canvas must be removed from the awnings and laid on the floor. To remove a heavy object from the profile grooves, you will need an assistant to slide the sashes.
If the door consists of a frame and glass, you will need to disassemble it completely. You can find bolts on the edge of the framing structure and remove them. Glass edge protected silicone seal, which must be removed and saved if it is not damaged. If the integrity of the material is compromised, it must be ordered together with glass door.
Take measurements along the length and width of the canvas. It does not shatter into fragments, but only becomes covered with cracks, so the task is easy to cope with. When ordering glass from a workshop, you must specify that the required material is protective film(or triplex, as for car windows). After receiving the ordered product, all that remains is to insert it into the frame, first putting the seal on the edges. When installing, cut the silicone tape so that it is 5 mm smaller than the glass on each side.
When installing glass element between MDF panels the canvas is collected on a horizontal surface. To install glass, overlays that are attached to nails are most often used. When installing the insert and driving small fasteners into a wooden door, you need to act carefully so as not to break the glass: one wrong move will lead to repeated repairs. Raise the assembled canvas and install it in the profile runners for sliding door.
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Interior doors equipped with glass inserts look great and delight the eye of their owner. Such door designs fill the room with light. However, glass is glass and even modern strong glass sometimes breaks. At the same time, you shouldn’t be too upset - inserting glass into an interior door is quite simple.
Types of glass
Before considering the replacement procedure glass insert in the door leaf, it is worth studying the materials that can be used to perform these works. After all, there are many options that can replace “classic” glass.
Decorative glass as a door insert is one of the most expensive options. Not all door manufacturers use such glass sheets in their products. Overall this is great option, which does not require any additional modifications - the main thing is to find it on sale with the same type of decor or pattern as on the rest of the doors in the apartment or house, which can be very challenging task. Often, if the glass on one door is damaged, this entails the need to replace glass inserts on all panels, which can be very expensive, because the price of such glass starts from 1,500 rubles per square meter.
Ordinary glass is a good and, most importantly, more affordable alternative to expensive decorative glass. However, this material requires a little modification, which is the application of a special decorative film. You can buy them at construction markets or in hypermarkets - wide choose will allow you to find a film for every taste and color. As a result, this option will cost half as much as decorative glass.
You can also purchase monolithic polycarbonate (plexiglass) as a replacement. Any glass, whether ordinary or decorative, is glass with all its inherent characteristics. If used carelessly, such inserts can break, which cannot happen with plexiglass. It is nothing more than transparent plastic. There is only one drawback, and it is insignificant - plexiglass is highly susceptible to scratches and loses its transparency over time. As in the case of ordinary glass, slight modifications using the same film are also possible here.
Replacing rectangular glass
Replacing glass with a traditional rectangular shape in a regular door leaf is not difficult. Often, a glass sheet or insert is mounted through the upper end.
So, the first step is to remove the old glass shards from the door. Then measurements are taken of the space in which the new glass sheet will be installed. After that, glass of suitable sizes and thickness is purchased. It is then very carefully inserted through the top of the door leaf. To strengthen the insert, you can use silicone gel - it is applied around the perimeter of the glass element.
When taking measurements, it is necessary to take into account the depth of the groove where part of the glass goes. Its value must be added to overall dimensions glass sheet. To measure it, lower a metal ruler into the groove.
If the glass is held on the door leaf using so-called “glazing beads”, then both measurements and installation work are performed in the same order, except that the glazing bead must first be dismantled. Then, after installing the glass, it is installed back using small nails.
Replacement of glass in premium doors
If everything is simple with more affordable models of interior doors, then with premium models some difficulties may arise. Such doors require a special approach. The replacement process is very labor-intensive. Often, the door leaf has a collapsible design, and in order to dismantle a broken or otherwise damaged glass insert, you will have to completely disassemble the entire door, then replace the insert and put everything back together. Usually this work is trusted only to specialists, but you can do the replacement yourself. To do this, you need to know how a particular door model is disassembled.
If door leaf made not of wood, but of metal (for example aluminum), then there are also certain nuances. If the glass is inserted in the same way as on inexpensive doors or glazing beads are used for fastening, then replacing it is quite possible. But it is very undesirable to allow direct contact between the metal of the door and the glass. When installing, it is best to use a rubber lining.
How to replace non-standard glass
Glass in modern interior doors can be made in a unique design style. The shape of the insert can be very different - it will be better if the glass is oval and much worse if it is made in the shape of a wave.
If the glass is inserted into the canvas through the top, then the first step is to remove the fragments of the broken glass insert. Then, using a felt-tip pen or marker, the resulting hole is outlined along the contour on paper or cardboard. After this, you need to order new glass of the required shape from the workshop, after which you just need to insert it into place.
Features of working with paneled structures
Paneled doors are very popular. Replacing glass requires dismantling the structure. Often, these door panels are easy to disassemble. The glass in them is the panel. The canvas can consist of a vertical and transverse support, glass between them, as well as a baguette - this is a kind of decorative element.
Connections are based on lock system– on most models this is “tongue and groove”. Disassemble the door constituent elements It’s not completely necessary - the main thing is that you have access to the glass. Then all that is left of the damaged glass is taken out of the door structure, and a new one is installed in its place, after which all that remains is to assemble the structure back.
Replacing glass in sliding doors
Doors equipped with glass can be not only hinged - there are a lot of designs and sliding solutions among them. If the glass in such an interior door breaks, the first step is to dismantle the panel, and to get to the glass, you need to remove the metal frame of the door. Due to the large dimensions this can cause some difficulties.
Decor
For creative people who love to improve something, to make the world a better place around themselves and other people, the usual glass replacement process can be turned into creative work. For example, you can get an interesting effect if the new glass is illuminated from the inside. How to do it? Everything is very simple - in the groove where the glass is inserted or into its end, install LED strip. After which the system connects to electrical network. You can also equip the door leaf with a microswitch so that the strip lights up only when the door is closed. Such decor gives a very wide scope for imagination and creativity, and the result can be very interesting and unique.
The most fragile elements in any interior are those containing glass components in their design. Broken souvenirs or dishes are always regrettable, but if the fragile decor on the door is damaged, then repair work cannot be avoided.
Quick replacement of glass in an interior door can be carried out by trained professionals, however, with some skill, care and accuracy, this operation can be performed without outside help. This will require a small set of tools and a sufficient amount of time.
Application of transparent decor
Beautiful door glazing simultaneously performs several functions:
- is a decoration of the room;
- visually enlarges inner space rooms;
- lets in more natural luminous flux;
- in some cases, it allows you to save expensive materials from which the door is made.
The physical characteristics of this fragile material are such that in some situations, glass for interior doors can break from an unexpected sharp blow. By nature, it will not be possible to put the fragments back together, so replacement will have to be carried out.
Types of glass in the interior
There are several types of glass used in doors. Not all of them behave the same after damage. Let's consider the types of material:
- Decorative glass. One of the most expensive options, which is a true decoration not only of the door, but of the entire room. In most cases this expensive material made as a set for everyone internal doors. Simply replacing such glass in an interior door will be problematic, because it will start to stand out from the overall set. The amount per 1 m2 often exceeds $20.
Decorative glazing
- Ordinary glass. Classic version with a decorative film sticker it will cost much less to replace. It is enough to buy separately a glass plate of the same size and a self-adhesive film.
A more dangerous but inexpensive option
- Plexiglas (monolithic polycarbonate). This material does not have the problems of traditional glass, as it is not subject to destruction from impacts. In fact, it is plastic that can also be used in doors. Such glass in interior doors can also be covered with decorative film, since pure form they are easily exposed mechanical damage(exposure to scratches).
It does not break, but it is easy to damage - scratch, break off a small fragment from the edge, etc.
You can temporarily close the opening when interior doors are being repaired and broken glass is being replaced with something opaque to ensure a closed space in the room.
VIDEO: Instructions for replacing glass in a door leaf
Preliminary replacement operations
To ensure that replacement of glass in interior doors takes place in comfortable conditions, it is necessary to get rid of its remains on the floor, and only after that proceed to subsequent dismantling using improvised means.
For classic design with glazing beads you will need a screwdriver and a hammer, which we use to loosen the fastening in order to remove the pieces that have not fallen out. The operation must be carried out with gloves to avoid damaging your hands. Removal begins with the top fragments, which are placed in a prepared container with thick paper at the bottom. Next move on to the lower residues. In addition to wearing gloves, you must wear shoes with thick soles.
Works with wooden frames
Usually replacing broken glass in an interior wooden door begins with loosening the top, side and bottom beads. Everything is done in exactly this sequence. After removing the remains, we dismantle all the glazing beads.
If necessary, painting of possible damaged wooden areas is carried out. Other cosmetic repairs are also carried out.
If you take fitting measurements for new glass yourself, be sure to leave a technological gap of 1.5-2.0 mm on all sides so that the glass sits in place without tension. It is more problematic with curly shapes. For such an operation, it is advisable to invite glaziers personally.
Use a metal ruler to cut
If there are sealing elements left in the grooves, for example, remains of silicone putty, then it must be removed by scraping it off with a knife or screwdriver. If it is intended to use new glazing beads, then they are painted in color scheme doors are separate from the canvas. They are then allowed to dry for some time. Glass brought into the house from the cold must be left for some time so that its temperature becomes equal to room temperature and it is not too fragile to work with.
When glass cutting is carried out at home, the existing workpiece must be washed with soapy water, holding it with a cotton rag. It is advisable to remove the door from its hinges to make it more comfortable to estimate, take measurements and try on the finished product.
During installation, the ends of the insert must be treated with sealant to prevent the material from drying out and glass falling out during operation.
After inserting the new glass plate, we install glazing beads and secure them with small nails. This must be done carefully so as not to damage the fragile surface again. The beads at the ends are also pre-treated with silicone.
It is necessary to hold the glass on both sides until the glazing beads are secured
It is dangerous to place glass in a door that is suspended, as the glass may fall out of the loose cavity.
Extreme options
Some door designs cause difficulties when self-replacement glass in the door. These doors do not have glazing beads in them. traditional form. You will have to completely disassemble the entire mechanism to get to the very essence. The beginning is carried out by searching for the plugs behind which the fastener heads are hidden.
The procedure is performed with the door removed from its hinges and laid out on a flat horizontal surface. To dismantle the remaining glass, you need to get rid of one of the side panels. When installing new glass in such a structure, it is worth treating the ends of the sheet with soap slurry. This will eliminate possible rattling of the glass in the door. Full assembly carried out in the reverse order of disassembly.
When replacing triplex household tools and technology is indispensable. Such glass is usually installed exclusively in industrial environments.
Triplex - all fragments remain on film
For reference. Triplex is a laminated glass in which the layers are glued together under high pressure special polymer film. By analogy with car glass, it does not fall out when damaged, but remains inside.
VIDEO: Replacing broken glass on an interior door
When buying an interior door with glass, we always hope that it will never break, since we will behave carefully. But this promise is impossible to fulfill, because we are all human, and each has our own character and behavior. Most often, glass breaks during various kinds of holidays, as this involves a cheerful feast, dancing, funny Games and much more.
You can choose glass for interior doors by looking at the catalog
Replacing broken glass in a door by calling +7 967 008 11 18 is currently possible; moreover, there are many companies that offer these services. We are one of such companies that was formed quite a long time ago. Over the years of our existence, we have gained experience, and today, we can confidently say that our craftsmen are high-class professionals. Judge for yourself. People who do the same thing for a long time They can’t do their job with shoddy work. After all, this is impossible, since the hand is already “stuffed” to such an extent that the master can repair interior doors and replace broken glass, as they say, at night and with your eyes closed. Therefore, replacing glass in an interior door is not a job for us, but a calling. Our specialists will repair the door at any convenient time, and at the same time perform their work to the highest standard. Our prices for services are stable, and we can afford it.
We decided to install glass on our own- go for it. But we want to warn you that the tools at hand will not always help you cope with this task, and buying the necessary tools for one time is very expensive. With this money, with the help of a master glazier, you can repair several doors. Specialists working in our company always have with them standard set tools that are suitable for a particular application. Our craftsmen will not ask you for a screwdriver or a hammer, they always use their own tools, since over the years of work they have become “native” to them. Therefore, replacing broken glass in doors will not be a headache for you: so that you do not rummage through the whole house in search of the necessary tool, but were confident that our craftsmen would insert the glass without interfering with you in the process.
Oddly enough, replacing broken glass in doors is most often needed by people who have only recently purchased doors. They are not yet accustomed to the new thing in the house, therefore, they often turn to us for help. Here are some situations from their lives:
- An awkward move that resulted in damage to the door glass.
- A draft that caused the glass in the door to break.
- Various kinds of parties held in the apartment.
- Self-propelled replacement of door glass, which is subsequently corrected by our specialists.
- Children's pranks and many other cases.