The glass in the door broke, what should I do? “Revitalizing” a broken product: replacing glass in an interior door

Replacing glass in interior door It is not considered a particularly difficult task, but it must be performed 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. Trade construction organizations provide such services directly when purchasing glass decor.

Glass inserts are most often replaced 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 a 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 corrugated 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 is a 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 door models with glass of complex shapes. 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. The edge of the glass is protected by a silicone seal, which must be removed and stored if it is not damaged. If the integrity of the material is compromised, it must be ordered together with the 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 need to clarify that you need material with a 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 a 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 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 the sliding door.

Glass fragments are a traditional decoration for interior doors. True, if the glass cracks, then instead of a sophisticated style, the room takes on an unkempt appearance. Therefore, the fragile element in door leaf It is advisable to change quickly. The task does not require the involvement of a specialist at all.

When is it possible to replace glass yourself?

A man without special skills in replacing glass in an interior door will not be afraid if he deals with such products as:

domestic veneered economy class door;
door with glass insert, secured with glazing beads;
business class collapsible door.

Damaged glass can be easily removed from a domestic veneered economy class door. The empty opening in the domestic door model is measured with a tape measure, and a new piece of glass, ordered from the workshop, is carefully inserted on top. After these manipulations, silicone gel is distributed around the perimeter of the glass, the excess of which is removed with a rag.

In a domestic veneered door, glass is inserted through the top

Unfortunately, even when repairing a domestic veneered model, you can do something stupid. One day, my father, a builder by profession, in his haste forgot to lower the ruler inside the cell where the glass used to be. The result is quite predictable: without taking into account the depth of immersion in the door leaf, the glass turned out to be small. And all you had to do was add 2 cm to the size of the glass insert.

When the broken glass in the door is held in place by glazing beads with decorative nails, take a screwdriver or a spatula with a hammer. The last two tools are used as levers: a spatula is inserted into the gap between the door leaf and the bead, and the handle of the spatula is hit with a hammer, forcing the nails to rise from their holes.

Door beads hold decorative insert in place

After removing the glass particles, the recess for the new decorative element is coated with silicone sealant. The glass is inserted into the prepared opening and again fixed with glazing beads.

When working with a spatula and a hammer, you risk scratching the door leaf. Trouble can be avoided if you place a piece of rag under the glazing bead in the area where the nail holds it.

Glass from doors of this model is removed after dismantling the glazing beads

The business class door will need to be disassembled into parts to replace the glass. This involves removing all the bolts under the rivets. At first glance, it may seem that everything is simple. However, those who cope with the dismantling of fasteners and old glass will definitely encounter a difficulty - the troublesome process of assembling a business class door. There is a high probability that it will turn out skewed.

You definitely won’t be able to master the science of replacing glass in an interior door on your own if trouble happens to you. the following types products:

a door with a glass insert of a non-standard shape, the dimensions of which are difficult for a non-professional to determine;
a door with triplex, sold at an exorbitant price, which encourages you to buy a new product rather than repair the old one;
a door with glass fixed with hidden wedges, which can only be removed from the recesses and opened to secure a new element by a master.

However, my father, who is more of a “break and build” lover than a professional, found a way to easily change glass with oval, zigzag or other irregular shape. Exact dimensions he recognizes the glass insert by tracing the outline of the broken element on the cardboard. Having received the template, the father calmly orders glass from the workshop or cuts it himself.

Irregular glass shape is not always an obstacle to self-repair doors

Video: simple glass insertion on top of the door

How to replace glass in an interior door

A good substitute for a cracked glass insert in an interior door can be:

organic glass, which does not break, but is easily scratched;
Organic glass is a competitor to a simple glass insert
decorative glass, the advantage of which is the original style, and the disadvantage is the difficulty in finding a pattern that matches the patterns on the other glass inserts of the door;
Decorative glass is used to give the door a “zest”
plain glass as traditional and a budget option(it is simply ordered to a glazier after finding out the dimensions of the old glass insert);
A door with regular glass inserts is in demand, despite its simple appearance
double-folded fiberboard, covered with decorative film for furniture, but at the same time unable to give the door a special aesthetics and last for many years;
In place of the glass, a piece of fiberboard covered with film looks great
plywood, which, when covered, will provide the same benefits as fiberboard, and is most often used as a temporary option.

Required Tools

To replace damaged old glass with new one, you need to find the following tools and devices:

Stages and procedure for replacing glass in an interior door

Replacing the glass insert in an interior door is carried out step by step:

The door leaf is lifted and removed from its hinges, and then placed on the floor or a large table.
The door is placed on a flat surface
Using pliers, a chisel and a hammer, remove the glass retainers from the door.
All pieces of the decorative insert, down to the glass chips, are removed from the opening. To avoid being cut by shrapnel, they work only after putting on thick gloves.
The recess under the glass insert is freed from the gasket and scraped with sandpaper, removing the layer of sealant.
The opening where the glass insert was previously located is measured with a tape measure. At the same time, it is taken into account that the parameters of the new product should be 3–4 cm smaller than the dimensions of the stock, because, in addition to glass, sealant will need to be placed in the opening. The measurement data is provided to the glazier.
The area of the door with broken glass is measured with a tape measure
As soon as the master hands over the finished glass, the recess under it is coated with silicone sealant. A gasket is placed on the edges of the glass insert.
The product is inserted into the opening. The sealant is again carefully applied around the perimeter of the bed.
The glass is fixed in the opening using glazing beads with decorative nails or other elements.
Decorative nails are used in combination with glazing beads
After 2 hours, which are needed for the sealant to dry, the door is put back in place.

By the way, having noticed that the glass does not fit into the opening freely, you cannot put pressure on it, trying at all costs to squeeze it into the stock. The smartest way to solve the problem is to trim the cushioning material.

Video: an easy way to replace glass secured with glazing beads

Disassembling an interior door before replacing glass

When the glass and wood in an interior door are connected into a single unit without glazing beads or other devices, the glass is replaced only after complete disassembly of the door leaf. This operation is carried out in stages:

Video: example of disassembling a door to replace the glass insert

It may not be possible for a novice to replace glass in an interior door the first time. In this matter, it is important for a man not to lose composure - and everything will work out. Of course, provided that he does not violate any instructions in the instructions.

To make your own glass replacement in door design, you should stock up on suitable tools and equipment. These include:

gloves that will protect your hands from cuts and abrasions;
a chisel can also be useful to replace broken glass;
when inserting new glass you will need a hammer; you can use either a carpenter’s hammer or a special furniture hammer;
Design option for interior door with glass
Sealing paper should also be on hand; it will be needed to adjust the size of the glass and secure it firmly in the door structure;
silicone is also useful for strong fixation, regardless of whether ordinary glass is installed or decorative;
It’s also worth having a broom and dustpan on hand to sweep away excess shavings and glass debris from the door frame.

This is a small set of tools that should be at hand when replacing glass in interior doors yourself.

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Types of glass

Today in the construction market there is not a single option for replacing glass in door openings.

Before you dare, without the help of others, to replace damaged glass in the door design, you need to study certain types and place a bet on the one that best suits your wishes. You can pay attention to the following glass for doors:

Ordinary glass.
Decorative glass.
Organic glass.

In essence, each of the above types of glass is suitable for installation in interior doors.

But it’s worth familiarizing yourself with the features of each of them and betting on the one that is more suitable in all respects.

Regular glass

Among the advantages, the following facts can be noted:

The cost of such glass is affordable to everyone.
Installation does not require additional knowledge and equipment to cut a suitable part.

Of the shortcomings, only one can be named: ordinary glass requires installation of additional finishing, which means purchasing additional parts.

Design of sliding doors with glass

Such glass is covered with a decorative film, which can be ordered or picked up in the market along with the main material.

In general, if you prepare all the necessary raw materials, then this option is completely worthy of attention.

Decorative glass

This type of work has a number of advantages:

exquisite design solutions, among which everyone will find an option for themselves;
The installation is just as simple as in the version with ordinary glass.

Among the shortcomings the following facts can be noted:

High cost per unit of product.
Difficulty finding a replacement if necessary.
It is necessary to customize the sketch if we are talking about decorative glass with patterns.

Turning a blind eye to the shortcomings, this type of glass for an interior door is worthy of attention.

Organic glass

The advantages are:

this type of insert into an interior door has the highest strength;
the cost is average between ordinary glass and decorative glass.

Flaws:

Organic glass is a transparent plastic structure.
Doors with organic glass
Plastic, more than glass, is susceptible to corrosion and mechanical damage. Therefore, over time, organic glass loses its aesthetics and becomes cloudy.
To avoid such misunderstandings, you should timely treat the surface with special protective mixtures.

Design options for doors with glass

Having thought about what price policy approaches, and what abilities you have for installing glass in an interior door, you can bet on a certain option. After purchasing, you can begin the process of installing new glass to replace the damaged one.

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Preparing to replace glass

Step-by-step instruction:

The first thing to do is to use a chisel and a hammer to loosen the glazing beads that hold the fastening part that holds the glass.
It is necessary to start the work process from top to bottom; this is a safer option.
When all the beads are loosened, you can evenly begin to pull them out of the structure. This function also needs to be done from top to bottom.
It is necessary to carefully remove the upper structure of the doors and gradually, slowly, pull out the pieces of warped glass. Be sure to wear protective gloves when doing this.
Removing the remaining glass from the door
When the warped elements are removed from the base of the door structure, you need to sweep up the remaining glass to make workplace safe.

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Features of door parsing

When replacing glass in a door, remove the door from its hinges.

The process of removing doors from hinges

This will help ensure safety during the procedure.

The structure should be placed on a flat surface so that it is comfortable to do the work. And the surface, in turn, should be covered with dense m, which will protect flooring from damage. The door structure will have to be disassembled in any case. And this step of work should be approached with caution and responsibility. Before you start replacing the glass yourself, you need to measure the size of the glass.

The complexity of the process depends on how unusual the shape of the glass is. When the step of disassembling the doors and removing the old damaged glass has come to an end, you can begin the upcoming actions.

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Preparing a place for glass

When the upper part of the door structure is removed, you need to prepare the place where the glass will be located.

Before replacing glass in an interior door, you need to:

Remove the lining that was previously used to replace it with a fresh one, or after preparing the surface, insert it back.
It is necessary to remove any remaining consistency of sealant or lubricant. When new glass is installed in a skylight, fresh consistency must be applied for a high-quality, long-lasting structure.
Removing sealant residue from the door
The next step is to clean the surface with a small sandpaper. This will clear the glass opening from protruding remnants of the old consistency and dust.

These actions will improve the quality of work on replacing damaged glass in the door leaf with a new one.

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Combined doors with glass elements look great and refresh the interior with their appearance.

But extremely often glass elements turn out to be of poor quality, crack, become covered with scratches and abrasions, or completely break into fragments. Do not despair if such a problem occurs with one of your doors, because replacing glass is not so difficult, especially if you turn to professionals for help.

In fairness, it should be noted that the most pleasant fact can serve as a prerequisite for replacing glass: for example, you decided to change the concept of interior design, but at the same time want to abandon the existing interior doors, in this case it is quite simple to insert the remaining glass into them.

Glass replacement consists of the following steps:

dismantling old glass;
taking measurements;
preparation of suitable parameters in the glass workshop;
processing of cut glass, grinding it, tempering it to increase strength (if necessary);
installation of the latest prepared glass.

The cost of the work is determined based on the configuration and size of the glass sheet, its type, as well as what the door itself is made of.

Final cost finished work, you can calculate by contacting an online consultant on our website or calling a surveyor.

Calculation of the cost of a glass product based on your size

Replacement of glass in interior doors

Modern interior doors can have unique design and, as a result, a complex design.

In this case, you should not even think about replacing the broken glass sheet without the help of others. In some door structures, such an operation can only be carried out at a special enterprise.

How to insert rectangular glass

Replace broken glass sheet rectangular shape in economy class interior doors you can do it 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 place where the glass sheet needs to be installed is measured;
Glass of appropriate sizes and suitable thickness is ordered from the workshop;
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, it is necessary to remove the smudges.

When measuring the place where the new glass sheet will be placed, it is imperative measure the depth of the groove.

This value must be added to the purchased dimensions. The depth of the groove is determined by lowering an iron 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 the door structure. At the end of the repair work, it should be attached to its original place. Fastening is done with small nails.

Repair of business class interior doors

Replacing glass panels in interior doors of this type is a rather labor-intensive process.

As a rule, these doors have a collapsible design. And in order to remove the warped glass part from them, the door structure needs to be completely disassembled, replace the glass, and later reassemble it. Only a specialist can do this kind of work. Traditionally, it is created in a special workshop.

If we are talking about repairing a door structure made of something else, for example, aluminum, then there are difficulties here too. If the glass panel is inserted into an aluminum door the same way as into an economy class door, and is fastened like a “glazing bead” with an aluminum strip, then a replacement can be made.

But, direct contact of the alloy 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 unusual glasses

Glass panels in interior door structures made in a modern designer style, may have different forms. It’s great if they have an oval shape, but it’s worse when the glass is made in the shape of a wave.

However, if replacing the glass sheet is done through the top, then you can try doing this:

carefully remove the fragments;
collect them on a large sheet of paper, 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 production technology.

These reasons influence the price.

According to glass production technology there are:

colored;
transparent;
bronze;
transparent with bevel;
satin with facet;
with fusing;
corrugated.

Prices for glass panels may be different.

If we are talking about transparent glass, then its approximate cost 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 cost of 2500 rubles.
for 1 sq. m.
Stained glass can be purchased at a cost of 8,000 rubles. for 1 sq. m.

Fastening glass with beads

Very often, glass in interior doors is installed using glazing beads, which are attached to ordinary decorative nails. In this case, the work of replacing the glass in the doors will be ordinary and quick, which you can handle without the help of others.

To get the glass, you need to carefully pull out the nails, take away the glazing beads and, voila, you have the glass in your hands. We insert a new one into the vacated gap and return the glazing beads to their place. To prevent the inserted glass from rattling when opening or closing the doors, apply transparent silicone into the glass gap.

Replacement of glass in veneer doors

If you got a veneer door Russian production, and the economy class door itself, then you can breathe a sigh of relief, door glass just inserted on top.

We take it out, measure the clearance, order new beautiful glass and carefully insert it. As soon as the glass is inserted, it is imperative to coat the gap between the glass and its lining with silicone. This will prevent the glass in the doors from rattling when you use them. If there are smudges, it doesn’t matter, they are simply removed with clean rags.

Replacement of glass in collapsible doors

Most often, prefabricated doors belong to business class doors. To replace the glass, you will have to disassemble the door itself. On the sides of the door leaf we find the bolts under the rivets and unscrew them. Traditionally, the bolts are located at the top and bottom.

Before doing this, first remove the door from its hinges, since if there is more than one glass, then others may simply fall out.

The main difficulty for you will be to assemble back the elements of the door structure. Be careful not to get any distortions.

Otherwise, the door will stop closing normally.

How to replace glass if it is the wrong shape

If you already have some experience in installing glass, then when the glass goes in a zigzag or is generally oval, the main difficulty when replacing it is to guess the size.

It happens that the glass simply cracks and remains in the door. In this case, before you get it for you, you must definitely take the dimensions, which are redrawn using paper or cardboard.

In this case, the glass layout must be clear. Otherwise, you will have to order it more than once. Also take into account the size of the groove, which around the perimeter of the glass opening should be the 1st size. Traditionally it is 5 millimeters.

Selection

Replacing glass in interior doors can be justified for various reasons, most often these are:

Damage. During the operation of the door, the glass insert can be easily destroyed. This is especially true for those who have active kids at home.
But it's not just about breaking ability. It can also be scratched or dirty. If the problem cannot be eliminated in any other way, the only solution is replacement.
Obsolescence. Over time, old glass loses its attractive appearance and may not fit into modern interior. If you do not want to completely change the door, you can limit yourself to changing the insert.
Update. This option is relevant for those who want to change the situation without significant costs. This is not only about repairs, but also about simple desire adjust the interior.

How to replace unnecessary glass in a door?

You can find suitable size glass remnants at home. Ordinary glass can be decorated independently using film or painting. The safest ones are purchased options. Embossed ones are also often used.

In addition to glass, you can use plastic or sheets of plywood; the outer ones are decorated in any way available to you.

Fastening with glazing beads

First, let's look at how to change the glass in a panel interior door.

In this case, the insert is secured using glazing beads. In order to remove the old one, you need to carefully pry it off and remove it together with the studs. After this, clean off the putty around the perimeter and carefully remove the insert. A fresh fragment is installed in its place, coated with sealant and pressed with glazing beads.

Schematic illustration of fixing glass in a door with glazing beads

Now let's look at how to insert glass into a door if you want to increase the area of the decorative element.

First you need to remove all the old parts. Using a jigsaw, cut out the required size hole. Wooden plugs are installed in the hollow panels around the perimeter. You need to select grooves in them using a drill, chisel or cutters. Next, glass of suitable dimensions is cut out and installed in the manner already described.

Collapsible paneled design

You can insert glass into a paneled interior door in a slightly different way. The highlight of this canvas is that it consists of many collapsible parts.

The glass in this case is the panels. In order to replace them, you need to disassemble the door into parts.

The paneled fabric has the following elements:

the longitudinal (vertical) support is made of solid wood;
the transverse (horizontal) support is also made of wood;
panel, that is, the narrowest insert in the free space between the supports;
baguette element - decorates the inner perimeter of the insert.

Schematic representation of the design of a collapsible paneled door

The connection principle is based on a tongue-and-groove joint.

It is not necessary to remove all parts, the main thing is to open access to the glass. To do this, just remove the top crossbar and slightly move the racks apart. After the inserts are removed from the structure, fresh ones are cut out according to their shape and size and installed in the same place.

Do-it-yourself replacement of glass in an interior door

Glass door between rooms it looks extremely beneficial in any interior. But, in addition to beauty, it also performs practical functions. Due to the glass, the size of the room visually expands, and additional light enters the room. It often happens that the glass in an interior door needs to be replaced. The reasons for this may vary.

The most common is its damage, the need to turn it around, or the owners’ desire to replace the glass with one that matches the new interior design.

Interior door design with glass.

How to replace glass in an interior door?

If there are no mirrors, stained glass windows, glass baguettes or other decorations in the interior door, then you can, observing painstaking care and the usual plan of action, replace the glass yourself.

To decide on the procedure, you first need to find out what kind of interior door you have. That is, you need to understand how the glass is attached to it.

In almost all old and almost all modern door models, glass can be inserted into the gap and fixed using ordinary or figured glazing beads. But there is another type of fastening (with hidden fixation), when it is useful to place the glass through the end of the door.

When replacing broken glass in an interior door, you need to act very carefully so that when working with tools you do not destroy the door, as well as the new glass.

Before starting work, it will be useful to get rid of old glass, often broken or cracked. It is better to prepare for this by providing yourself with the necessary tools and available resources:

gloves (it is better to take thick ones, but not extremely thick ones);
medium sized hammer;
dustpan, broom;
paper of the highest density;
wide slotted screwdriver or chisel.

Fasteners in the form of glazing beads are loosened using a screwdriver (you can also use a chisel) or a hammer.

The main thing is to wear gloves. It is not necessary to remove the fasteners one hundred percent. For safety reasons, it is better to start from the top. Remove the fragments or glass little by little, starting with the larger ones. Place them in thick paper and wrap them immediately. After this, the fastening beads are removed. If the rubberized gasket suddenly becomes damaged, it is better to purchase fresh tape. Make sure that nothing falls or breaks, and if this happens, then immediately remove the fragments with a broom and dustpan. It is better to work in shoes.

How to replace glass: stages of work

To change the glass in an interior door, you will need to find its clearance.

For complex shapes, it is better to contact a glazier. Although at home you can make a special cardboard pattern. Add the purchased dimensions there. Now you can cut new glass onto it. You can master the precise shapes without any outside help. The main thing is to remember that the glass cannot fit closely into its bed. This means that it is necessary to record dimensions that will be 1.5-2 mm smaller than the stock for each side.

Glass fragments must be removed using thick gloves, first large, then small.

Glass can be purchased either in construction stores, or ordered from a workshop that specializes in cutting glass and mirrors.

The interior door must be prepared for insertion.

Remove the old gasket from the entire surface of the stock, remove the used own term putty together with sealant. Purchase in advance fresh sealant(special for glass and windows). Glass fastening systems may also be useful, depending on the door model. It may also happen that the glazing bead breaks during dismantling. Available for sale big choice flexible analogues of such fasteners, made in different colors.

Glass also needs preparation. Let it warm up to room temperature. Then wash it using soap and water. It is better to wipe with a clean piece of cotton. This will make cutting easier, while protecting the glass from breaking and crumbling.

Where the fixing point is, remove any remaining paint and putty.

Remove your door from its hinges and lay it on some horizontal surface. A table will do for this as well. The main thing is that it is long and wide. This way the interior door will be able to lie down completely, because inserting glass in a suspended state is a risky business.

Apply silicone around the entire perimeter of the bed where the glass will go. Use a caulk gun for this. Place the glass in spacer tape. After this, begin to carefully place it in the door. Avoid pressure on its surface. If the insert is tight, try cutting the gasket.

Process with silicone sealant and the second part of the glass.

The fastening beads also sit on the sealant, after which they must be tightly fitted to each other.

And later it is better to secure them to the door leaf. For this purpose for us, take decorative finishing studs. The sealant sets in about an hour, no less. After this, you can hang the door back.

Each door will have its own aspects. But if desired, the right approach Replacing glass will not be a difficult task for you. The main thing is to do the work carefully, and everything will work out!

We insert glass into the interior door ourselves

Broken glass in a room door is a nasty thing, greatly spoiling the mood and interior of the apartment.

Moreover, it is dangerous and fraught with cuts and other injuries. What to do? Painstakingly collecting the fragments and urgently doing glass work.

Can't do without a specialist?

True, experts do not recommend that amateurs master these very jobs. Design modern apartment so complex and advanced that an amateur will most likely simply not be able to understand the design or understand the glass fastening scheme. Even a professional carpenter who is not familiar with the technological news of repairs and the features of your particular model can completely screw up this job. And you will pay for the glazing twice: to him and to the master for eliminating the defect.

This is the case if you have spent money on a good designer and a precious team of builders and your interior doors are decorated with glass baguettes, frills, stained glass windows and mirrors.

If your apartment is very simple, without any bells and whistles and you are used to doing repairs yourself, you will not encounter any prohibitive problems in replacing the transparent rectangle between the room and the corridor.

Hopelessness with triplex

First, let’s figure out what manufacturer your door is from and how the glass was attached to its panel. Therefore, if it is veneered from an Ulyanovsk factory with glass 10 mm wide (with a standard of 4–6), then you still cannot do without contacting a specialist: it is triplex, the replacement of which cannot be handled without the help of others.

Triplex is installed only in the factory workshop and is so expensive that it is cheaper to purchase and install a new door.

Option 1 (simple)

In Russian economy class veneered doors, glass is simply placed on top. In this case, we breathe a sigh of relief, measure the “vacated” opening with a tape measure or a centimeter, go to the workshop, order new glass - and carefully insert it. Coat with silicone gel; Once it dries, remove any stains with a cloth.

An important point: do not forget to use a ruler to climb inside the cell in which the glass stood and measure the depth required to attach it. Traditionally this is a centimeter or two. But if it is not added to the length and width of the future purchase, it will have to be repeated.

Option 2 (also “economy class”)

It happens that glass is secured with glazing beads and decorative nails.

In this case, you can also cope with its replacement on your own. We sigh with relief, measure with a tape measure... (See the 1st paragraph of the text in the previous subheading. The 2nd, in general, also does not hurt to re-read). The only difference: after the broken or cracked glass is removed, the glazing beads are removed, and when a new one is inserted, they are put back and nailed down with the same nails that were there originally.

Option 3 (collapsible)

Let's assume you have business class prefabricated doors. This option is more complicated. The door will have to be disassembled. To do this, unscrew the bolts under the rivets from the sides of the door leaf, bottom and top. The main difficulty is putting the door back together: distortions are possible!

Option four: if the glass is of the wrong shape

Even ordinary rectangular glass can be inserted if you have some experience in this matter.

If it is oval or generally zigzag... Here it is important to guess the size so that you don’t have to take it again and again. It is better to remove the dimensions of the broken glass onto cardboard. But the work must be exquisite. The permissible deviation from clear dimensions should not exceed 3–5 mm. And when using paper to remove patterns, it can reach 7 mm...

In fact, there are even more options. Almost the same number as manufacturers of interior doors. In laminated glass, for example, from time to time the glass is attached to a glazing bead that cannot be seen from the outside. Such a door cannot be repaired at all; it is not the glass that will have to be replaced, but the entire door.

But the laminated one is at least cheap.

It will be sad if you take on repairs designer door and you’ll break it completely... So if you’re not convinced of your own glazing capabilities, it’s better to call the professionals. Or buy a new door. Therefore, there is some strangeness here: a branded door repair will almost certainly cost you more than installing a new one.

Video: how to correctly cut glass with a regular glass cutter

Replacing glass in an interior door: step-by-step instructions

The glass in the interior door broke? This does not mean that your interior glass doors cannot be restored.

You can completely replace the glass yourself, and the door will be like new. It all depends on how brave you are to take on such work. Working with glass requires certain abilities. Safety precautions must be observed. The ability to replace glass at home depends on what kind of glass was installed initially. Important qualities are: glass fastening method and door type.

Let's figure out what can be done in each specific case.

Replacing glass in an interior door: classic rectangle

The procedure for replacing rectangular glass is not complicated. The main thing is to do everything methodically and according to the instructions.

Splinters can be dangerous. Carefully remove the fragments from the door and collect them from the floor. To remove the fragments from the door, slightly loosen the glazing beads (see below for information on how to remove the glazing beads). Observe safety precautions: wear work gloves. Reminder: Before throwing away broken glass, measure its thickness.
Remove the door from its hinges and place it on a flat, horizontal surface.
If possible, do the work in the workshop rather than in the living room.
If the glass was secured with glazing beads, carefully unscrew the screws that hold them in place. If the screws are decorative, they should be kept. Check ordinary screws for rust and replace any that are unusable. Most often, glazing beads are secured with nails. Then pliers and a chisel will come in handy. Use a chisel to pry up the glazing bead and loosen it evenly.
In this case, the head of the nail becomes accessible for gripping with pliers. In this way, remove all the nails and remove the glazing beads.
It is better to save the decorative glazing beads in order to secure the new glass with them. Beads on interior doors are occasionally subject to rotting, as happens on window glass. Difficulties that may occur: scratched or broken glazing beads. Traditionally, scratches can be painted over with varnish. Broken glazing beads can also be glued together, and the gluing areas can be painted with varnish or sealed wax pencil in colour.
Remove old putty (or sealant) using a chisel, knife or awl.
Measure the height and width of the glass opening.
Make sure that the glass is strictly rectangular in shape by measuring the height and width at various points in the opening. If the error is small, it can be neglected by specifying the minimum length and width when ordering. The missing density is compensated by silicone and glazing beads. A large error (more than 5 mm) will require ordering glass in the shape of a trapezoid. The outcome and speed of the next work depends on the accuracy of your measurements. Therefore, treat this procedure for us scrupulously.
For glass that has been inserted into a groove.
Add to the height the depth of the cells in which the glass stood at the top and bottom. And add the depth of the cells on the left and right to the width. It is important that the glass size is 1-2 mm smaller than required, this will make insertion into the grooves easier. It’s worse if you specify a size larger than necessary: the glass will have to be cut.

Order glass from a special workshop. Maybe instead of broken glass you want to put frosted glass, a print, a mirror or a stained glass window. Look at the photos of interior doors with glass in different variations, before making a choice.
When choosing, consider which room the door is in: in the nursery you need to insert glass with film.

It happens that in the garage there is a forgotten piece of glass that is almost suitable in size. You need to reduce it slightly. When cutting glass, be sure to wear safety glasses: even small fragments can seriously damage your eyes. After finishing working with glass, carry out a thorough cleaning. After cutting the glass, file the edge.
Attach glazing beads to one side of the door. Insert glass. If there are grooves, it is better to apply silicone to them in advance for durability and density.
Secure the glass with glazing beads on the other side.

It is better to paint new glazing beads the same color as the door. Use stains or special varnish.

Replacement of glass with increased opening

Let's assume that after the glass shards are removed, you want to make a door upgrade: change the shape or size of the doorway. It is completely possible to replace the glass in an interior door by raising the opening with your own hands.

Collapsible door

This option is available for independent replacement, if, of course, the door design is not very intricate.

The process of replacing glass is not complicated. It is difficult to disassemble and reassemble such a door. But if you still dare, proceed as follows.

Unscrew all the screws.
Carefully disassemble the structure. If there are a lot of parts, draw an assembly diagram. You can also place parts in in a certain order so as not to get confused during assembly.
You measure, order and insert new glass (or glasses).
Reassemble the structure.

Sometimes door design can be quite puzzling. It's best to set the difficulty before you start the disassembly process. Because you risk doing more harm than doing better.

It is better to order experts to insert glass into an interior door. The cost of the issue will be less than if specialists fix your unqualified repair.

Sliding interior door

To replace the glass or mirror in a sliding door, you will also need to disassemble the entire door. And again, if you are not completely convinced of own strength, entrust the process to professional sliding door assemblers. If you want to complete the entire substitution process without the help of others, be sure to do it with a partner.

First, remove the door from the profile grooves.
The glass or mirror in the sliding door is protected with a special film.
This makes it easier to remove, since the fragments do not fall apart. Carefully take measurements of the broken glass and order a replacement (be sure to indicate availability in your order protective film). In addition to glass, it may be useful to order silicone seal for insertion if the old one is out of order.
When putting the seal on the glass, remember the rule: it should be 5mm shorter than the width of the mirror. To do this, freeze it in advance and cut it to the appropriate length.
If the glass is installed between other types of filler (chipboard or MDF), connect these types together on a horizontal surface.
The horizontal profile must be hammered onto the assembled filling using a mallet.
Proceed with caution! It is not uncommon for glass to break during this process.

Installation of the vertical profile and rollers is done according to the usual scheme sliding door assemblies.

What is impossible to do on your own

Types of glass that are difficult or impossible to install at home: triplex, glass with photo printing, certain types of stained glass. Naturally, almost everything depends on the size of the glass and the difficulty of fixing it. But the main reason is not even the fastening, but the cost of these types of glass. An unskilled approach to installation can result in broken glass and foreign exchange costs.

Another option that is difficult to perform at home.

The glass is fixed in the door using covered wedges, which are inserted into a special groove. This is the so-called hidden glass fixation. It is better to entrust the process of removing wedges to specialists.

You cannot replace the glass on your own. radius door, corrugated or intricately shaped. Such a replacement will have to be ordered from professionals. However, the work is not done at home. From time to time, only the manufacturer can insert glass into an interior door.

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Is broken door glass interfering with privacy or ruining the aesthetic appeal of the room? Fast and high-quality replacement of glass in an interior door is a service that Labrem-Service is pleased to offer. In this case, you can call a specialist to your home in Moscow for free to take measurements, or independently indicate the parameters of the canvas for further prompt delivery and installation.

Interior doors with glass inserts are particularly beautiful. Thanks to them, the room is provided daylight And unique style. At the same time, careless handling can lead to damage to the integrity of a fragile part of the structure. Repair of an interior door with replacement of glass is most often required as a result of the carelessness of children and after all kinds of feasts. Often the influence of a draft also leads to breakdown.

Modern technologies have significantly expanded the design options for decorative parts. If damaged, the features of the form can significantly complicate or even make it impossible to manually restore their aesthetic beauty. In this case, it is recommended to mandatory seek help from specialists.

Replacing broken glass in an interior door requires a complex of work, the scope of which depends on the method of inserting the damaged element. In a normal situation, this process is much simpler than in the case of wardrobes or other furniture. So, first you should buy glass for the interior door, after which you need to carry out the following operations:

glass dismantling
measurement of the new element, which should be 1-2 mm smaller than its bed on each side
cleaning the surfaces of the frame rebate grooves
applying silicone sealant using a gun with a layer of about 3 mm
installation work: pressing the wooden frame, reapplying sealant around the perimeter, securing with glazing beads using nails or screws

Glass installation and related repairs of products are carried out by our specialists in accordance with all modern quality standards:

We carry out work of any complexity, regardless of the type of door (kitchen, balcony, sliding) and its material (plastic, aluminum, wood), with or without lighting
You can insert glass into an interior door in Moscow either at home or in the company’s workshop - the price does not depend on the chosen cooperation option: we offer a free glazier visit
At the request of the client, display, stained glass, mirror, multi-layer, hardened, reinforced, patterned or colored fabric can be used
We carry out related door repairs at no extra charge
Possibility of delivery of fully prepared material in the case when glass insertion into the door will be carried out manually
We provide a one-year guarantee on all services provided

Examples of replacing glass in doors

Application for interior door repair

The application process includes the following stages:

Call to operator: the essence of the problem is clarified (it is urgent to replace the broken glass in balcony door). Based on the results of the conversation, the operator will calculate and agree on the cost with you.
Taking measurements: If necessary, the operator will send a specialist to take measurements. The visit of the master is a free service.
Installation: promptly and in the shortest possible time, a master glazier will prepare glass for interior doors (cutting, tempering, drawing and delivery) and carry out repairs.

Just three steps - and repairing a door with a glass insert will no longer be a problem for you. Do not put off the decision indefinitely - trust the specialists.

Contacting Labrem-Service is a guarantee of confidence and peace of mind. Do right choice now!

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Interior door leaves with glass inserts different forms and sizes, a popular interior design option today. Sometimes the question may arise about how to replace the glass in an interior door with your own hands if it is damaged. You need to take this nuance seriously and carefully study the replacement procedure, otherwise the design will not have an attractive and aesthetic appearance.

Design and name of interior door elements

Inserting new glass into the opening will not be difficult if you prepare necessary tools and materials to carry out the mission and follow step-by-step instructions.

To replace glass in a door structure with your own hands, you should stock up the right tools and materials. These include:

This is a minimum set of tools and materials that should be on hand when replacing glass in interior doors yourself.

Types of glass

Today in the construction market there is not a single option for replacing glass in doorways. Before you decide on your own to replace the damaged glass in the door structure, you need to study some types of materials and bet on the one that best suits your wishes. You can pay attention to the following glass for doors:

In fact, each of the above types of glass is suitable for installation in interior doors. But it is worth familiarizing yourself with the features of each of them and betting on the one that is most suitable in all respects.

Regular glass

Among the advantages, the following facts can be noted:

The cost of such glass is affordable to everyone.
Installation does not require additional knowledge and equipment to cut the required part.

Among the shortcomings, we can name only one: ordinary glass requires additional finishing after installation, which means the purchase of additional materials.

Design of sliding doors with glass

Such glass is covered with a decorative film, which can be ordered or picked up in a store along with the main material.

In general, if you prepare all the necessary raw materials, then this option is quite worthy of attention.

Decorative glass

This type of material for work has the following advantages:

exquisite design solutions, among which everyone will find an option for themselves;
Installation is as simple as with conventional glass.

Among the disadvantages, the following facts can be noted:

Turning a blind eye to the shortcomings, this glass option for an interior door is worthy of attention.

Organic glass

The advantages are:

this type of insert into an interior door has high strength;
the cost of the material is average between ordinary glass and decorative.

Flaws:

Design options for doors with glass

Having thought about what pricing policy is suitable and what skills you have for installing glass in an interior door, you can bet on a certain option. After purchasing, you can begin the process of installing new glass to replace the damaged one.

Preparing for glass replacement

Step-by-step instruction:

Features of door parsing

When replacing glass in a door, remove the door from its hinges.

The process of removing doors from hinges

This will help ensure safety during the procedure. The structure should be placed on a flat surface to make it convenient to do the work. And the surface, in turn, should be covered with dense material that will protect the floor covering from damage. The door structure will have to be disassembled in any case. And this stage of work should be approached with caution and responsibility. Before you start self-replacement glass, you need to measure the size of the glass.

The complexity of the process depends on how non-standard the shape of the glass is. When the stage of disassembling the doors and removing the old damaged glass has come to an end, you can proceed to further actions.

Preparing a place for glass

When the upper part of the door structure is removed, it is necessary to prepare the place where the glass will be placed. Before replacing glass in an interior door, you need to:

These actions will improve the quality of work on replacing damaged glass in the door leaf with a new one.

Glass installation

Once the canvas is ready, glass replacement can begin with confidence. Carrying out the main task is quite simple.

The main thing is to perform the procedure in the correct order and use high-quality accompanying materials.

The sequence of actions is as follows:

Applying silicone (sealant) at all fastening points. The easiest way to do it correctly along the entire perimeter is to carry out the procedure using a construction gun, which will accurately distribute the sealant over the surface.
Then you need to take a piece of glass previously adjusted to size and stretch a protective gasket over it.
After which the glass is mounted into the structure of the prepared door base. Glass is the most fragile material among all that are used in the process of replacing a damaged structure. Therefore, you should not make any effort if the glass does not fit into the door grooves well. It would be better to cut the gasket or the glass itself, adjusting it to the desired size.
When the glass is inserted into the opening, you need to apply silicone (sealant) again on the other side using a construction gun.
Afterwards you need to fix the upper part of the door structure with beads. When working with glazing beads, you should act carefully; they should fit tightly to each other.
The glazing beads are fixed by attaching decorative nails on top, which will give an aesthetic appearance to the structure and make the overall picture of the apartment’s interior doors look like new.
When the nails are fixed, you should wait several hours so that the silicone sets well and does not become a cause bad work door handles or didn't spoil it at all appearance drip structures. Indeed, in this case it will be difficult to change anything; you will have to start work on replacing the glass again or completely replace the door structure.
After several hours have passed, you can begin a process such as installing the doors in their original place. You should first lubricate the moving structural elements, then fix the door in the opening.
The process of installing a door on hinges

Watch the video: replacing broken glass on an interior door.

Replacing damaged glass with your own hands is easy. The main thing is to take a responsible approach to the process of selecting materials and the actual installation of glass in the opening of the door structure.