Types of glass and options for what can be replaced, tips on how to disassemble and install in an interior door. How to insert glass into interior doors of various models. Glass on an interior door is broken, how to replace it

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, it is advisable to replace the fragile element in the door leaf 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;
• a door with a 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 fixed again 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 will definitely not be able to master the science of replacing glass in an interior door on your own if a problem occurs with the following types of product:

• 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” enthusiast than a professional, found a way to easily change oval, zigzag or other irregularly shaped glass. He finds out the exact dimensions of the glass insert by tracing the contours 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 repairing a door yourself

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”

• simple glass as a traditional and budget option (you simply order it from 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:

1. 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

2. Using pliers, a chisel and a hammer, remove the glass retainers from the door.
3. 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.
4. The recess under the glass insert is freed from the gasket and scraped with sandpaper, removing the layer of sealant.
5. 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

6. 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.
7. The product is inserted into the opening. The sealant is again carefully applied around the perimeter of the bed.
8. 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

9. 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 the door leaf has been completely disassembled. 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 beginner to replace the 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.

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, attentiveness 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 increases the interior space of the room;
• lets in a greater amount of natural light 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, such expensive material is made as a set for all 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. The classic version with a decorative film sticker 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 in its pure form they are easily subject to mechanical damage (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

In order for the replacement of glass in interior doors to take place in comfortable conditions, it is necessary to get rid of its remains on the floor, and only then proceed with subsequent dismantling using improvised means.

For the 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 using gloves, you must wear shoes with thick soles.

Works with wooden frames

Typically, 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, possible damaged wooden areas are painted. 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 new glazing beads are intended to be used, they are painted in the color scheme of the door separately from the door leaf. 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 make it difficult to replace the glass in the door yourself. These doors do not have traditional glazing beads. 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. Complete assembly is carried out in the reverse order of disassembly.

When replacing triplex, household tools and technologies are indispensable. Such glass is usually installed exclusively in industrial environments.

Triplex - all fragments remain on film

For reference. Triplex is a multilayer glass in which the layers are glued together under high pressure with a 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

Replacing glass in an interior door is not a difficult task, but, as elsewhere, it is replete with its own subtleties and nuances. This is exactly the case when we can say that one wrong move can lead to irreversible consequences. In this article, together with the website, we will analyze in detail the process of replacing decorative glass in a door leaf in all its smallest details. Moreover, we will consider it in relation to several of the most common door leaf designs.

Replacing glass in an interior door: what we change for what

Before we begin directly studying the issue of replacing glass in a door leaf, let’s first study the materials that can be used for these purposes - don’t you think that glass is a panacea and it’s practically impossible to replace it with anything? Here everything is just the opposite - modern technologies provide a lot of options, which would be, at least, stupid not to use. Let's study them in more detail.

So, we’ve sorted out the materials, now it’s time to move on to the theory of replacing decorative glass in door panels.

How to install glass in a door: standard option using quarters

The standard version of glazing door panels involves the use of so-called quarters, which sometimes people confuse with glazing beads. On the one hand, they can be called that, but on the other, it’s not entirely correct. But that’s not the point - if you have just such a door leaf in front of you, then we can say that you are very lucky, and the whole process of replacing glass will happen quickly and simply. This technology looks quite simple.

As you can see, everything is quite simple, the only thing you need to understand is that almost all interior door panels are easily damaged. You need to be very careful when removing nails and glazing beads so as not to damage the decorative coating of the door itself.

How to replace glass in an interior door, watch the video.

How to replace glass in an interior door: a non-standard option

Unfortunately, not all interior doors with glass are made using the technology described above - there are doors that at first glance represent a solid structure made of wood and glass without the use of glazing beads. In order to complete and replace the glass, you will need to disassemble almost the entire door, as they say, into planks. How to do it? This process looks like this:

In conclusion, I want to add just one thing - if you are a creative person and have a craving for modernizing something, then simply replacing the glass in your home may involve some changes. For example, new glass can be illuminated from the inside - all that is required is to insert an LED strip into the end of the glass and connect it to the power supply. You can even do more - by equipping the LED door glass backlight with a contact switch, the diodes can be made to light only when the door is closed.

Doors with glass inserts of various configurations and sizes are not an invention of today or even yesterday. Previously, this was called stained glass doors and they were installed not only for beauty and grace. In some houses and other residential and non-residential premises, such doors also carried a certain semantic load. They depicted coats of arms, some landscapes and religious symbols. Nowadays, this point is rarely observed, but other functions have appeared.

Visually increasing space, better lighting, maintaining the overall style of the room, and so on. But the inserts have changed little in their physical properties, and sometimes it becomes necessary to replace the glass in the door. It is, of course, easier to call a glazier specialist, but doing it yourself is not so difficult.

The answer to this question suggests itself, and it is quite natural. Another similar glass. Logical, isn't it? But sometimes it happens that glass that is suitable in size, design or color cannot be obtained within a short period of time, and replacing broken glass in an interior door is simply necessary. Leaving it in place, firstly, is unsightly, and, secondly, dangerous. Especially if there are small children in the house, who constantly forget the most important instructions of their parents and can get hurt. And therefore, you will have to look for a replacement, and neither pride nor aesthetic education allows you to leave a hole in the door.

The simplest option is to insert a neatly cut piece of plywood or fiberboard. They can even be somewhat refined by pasting them with some exquisite pattern. Or attract the same children to paint it in the style of the early impressionists. Just remember that this is a temporary option and you still need to look for and then insert suitable glass.

Getting ready for work

Any household work related to the repair of some mechanism, household appliance or interior door begins with the fact that the person who is going to carry out this repair selects the optimal set of tools. To fix an iron, you will probably need a soldering iron. To hang wallpaper, you need a roller, scissors and an assistant. To hang a shelf in the bathroom, you need a drill, dowels and precise instructions from your wife on exactly where to hang the shelf.

To replace broken glass in a door you will need:

• Gloves.
• Wide screwdriver.
• Hammer.
• Chisel.
• Sharp knife.
• Tape measure or centimeter.
• Sealant, rubberized gasket or glazing bead.

And the last step before replacing the glass in an interior door is to remove the door itself from its hinges and place it in a comfortable position. Of course, you can carry out this operation right on the spot, but it will be more convenient, and removing modern doors is a matter of a few seconds, you don’t even need an assistant. Just open the door, lift it and that's it.

Just make sure that the fragments from the damaged insert do not fall out and injure you.

Step-by-step instructions for replacing glass

So, all the preparatory work has been completed. The right tool is within arm's reach. No one is running around or standing over your shoulder. Let's get started:

• We remove the damaged glass and all fragments. This is where gloves are needed. The chips are probably sharp and it is quite possible to injure yourself on them when pulling them out with your bare hands.
• Remove the bead or gasket.
• Remove any putty or sealant.
• It would be a good idea to go around the entire perimeter with sandpaper.
• We take measurements. It must be taken into account that the glass insert itself must be installed without the slightest effort. Therefore, both the length and width are calculated so that they are several millimeters smaller.
• Based on the dimensions obtained, we order glass from a glazier or cut it out ourselves.

At this point, the process of removing the glass insert, which for some reason has broken or become unusable, can be considered complete. The time has come to restore the door to its original condition.

• Along the entire perimeter, closer to one edge, it is necessary to apply a layer of silicone sealant.
• The new glass insert is secured with a gasket.
• On the other side of the glass, a layer of silicone sealant is again applied.
• We secure the insert with glazing beads and leave it for some time necessary for the sealant to harden.
• We shake the doors lightly, checking that the glass insert does not rattle. Otherwise, seal the joint with another layer of sealant.
• If everything is done efficiently and there are no side effects, you can safely hang the door in its rightful place.

All that remains is to check that the door, updated with a new glass insert, rotates on its hinges as freely as before and to carefully tidy up the workplace, where there could be glass shards invisible to the eye. Sometimes even working with a powerful vacuum cleaner for a long time cannot collect them all. In this case, it’s worth using a little trick that everyone used in childhood when sculpting figures from plasticine. Knead a medium-sized piece of this elastic substance in your hands and walk it over the entire work area. Even the tiniest fragments will not hide from plasticine, and the heels of all your family will be safe.

Paneled door

With paneled doors, everything is both more complicated and easier at the same time. It’s more difficult because you’ll have to disassemble almost the entire door piece by piece. Easier, because there is nothing difficult about it.

We also remove the door from its hinges. We lay it horizontally. We find special plugs that cover the fasteners. Carefully remove them and unscrew the fasteners until access to the damaged element opens. Let's delete it. We insert the same one in its place and do everything in reverse order.

Door with grooves

There is another configuration of interior doors in which you can replace damaged glass yourself. This is a door with special grooves at the end, through which, without any difficulty, you can remove a broken insert or its fragments and through the same groove insert new glass, selected in size and color.

There is also a little secret here on how to do this operation faster and easier. If the new glass, which was selected with special care, and should simply fly into place with a whistle, does not want to be inserted there, you just need to slightly lubricate its edges with a soap solution. After this, the sliding of glass in the groove will become much smoother and easier.

Apartment renovations can be of different types. Planned capital. Temporary, necessary only until better materials are purchased. And urgent, delaying which even for a few days means exposing your loved ones to danger. Broken or cracked glass in an interior door refers to the latter option. There is no need to hesitate to replace it. And why? To gain the necessary knowledge? They are not required. This work is no more difficult than others you do around the house. But even if there are any doubts, it doesn’t cost anything to just sit down and think for a few minutes about how to do it quickly, simply and efficiently.

Most often, repairing interior doors comes down to replacing broken glass. There are cases when you can change it yourself, but sometimes you have to turn to specialists. In this article we will talk about when you can replace damaged glass yourself and how to do it correctly and quickly.

What types of glass are there for interior doors?

• lamination. During production, glass is poured into several layers, between which a special film is placed. The result is a durable material that does not crumble upon impact.
• liquid filling. In this case, a special liquid resin is poured onto the glass, which hardens under the influence of UV rays. It is quite durable, but costs less than that obtained by lamination.

What to do if glass breaks

This unpleasant situation can happen to anyone and, unfortunately, can lead to injury. First you need to remove the fragments from the floor so as not to damage your legs. And then you can remove the remaining glass in the following way:

1. We wear thick rubber gloves to avoid injuring your hands.
2. Using a screwdriver, loosen the glazing beads (the part that holds the glass).
3. We take out the fragments and wrap them in paper. We start with the large parts and then move on to the small ones.
4. We check the gasket tape for damage and replace it with a new one if necessary.

Advice! It is best to wear shoes with hard soles so as not to injure your feet from small fragments. And after you have removed the remaining glass, vacuum the floor again.

After the remaining glass is removed, we take measurements to purchase a new one. You can call a glazier or measure it yourself with a tape measure. If the opening has a complex geometric shape, transfer the dimensions to tracing paper.

Attention! The glass must fit freely into the door. To do this, you need to reduce its dimensions by 1-2 mm on each side.

How to replace glass yourself

Typically, glass is secured to the door frame using glazing beads (quarters). Then the replacement of the coating will be carried out as follows:

• Using a chisel or screwdriver, pull out the nails that hold the quarters in place. Then we grab it with pliers and pull it out.

Attention! First, pull out the side spatulas, then the bottom ones, and then the top ones.

• We remove the old gasket (if it is dried out or torn), as well as traces of glue and old sealant.
• We coat the bed for the glass sheet with silicone for windows or sealant.
• We insert the purchased glass into the canvas.

Advice! The glass should not fit tightly into the gasket; it is better to trim it.

• We install the spatulas, adjust them to size, and then secure them with decorative nails.

Advice! If you purchased ordinary glass and want to get a decorative texture, you can stick a special film. First you need to moisten the glass with soapy water and carefully stick the film, carefully removing all the air so that there are no bubbles.

How to change glass in monolithic doors

There are door models on which the glass is attached without the use of putties. In this case, you will have to disassemble the door according to the following scheme:

1. Remove the door from its hinges and place it on a flat surface.
2. Remove the plugs and unscrew the fasteners
3. Now you can carefully remove the side of the door and remove the damaged glass.
4. We install a new glass sheet and close it back with the side panel. If you have problems with the seal that prevents the glass sheet from rattling, moisten the edge of the glass with soapy water.

In conclusion, I would like to say that there are situations when replacing broken glass in an interior door yourself is impossible. For example, triplex glass needs to be replaced at the factory, just as broken material on PVC doors cannot be replaced.

Replacing broken glass: video

Replacing glass in a door with your own hands: photo