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By Color. Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article parts. Things You'll Need. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Article Summary. Part 1. Cut away the interior and exterior trim. Use a utility knife to cut through the caulk and paint holding the interior trim in place.
Once the caulk is cut, work a pry bar into the opening. Put pressure on this to pull the interior trim away from the wall, removing it slowly so you can deal with any caulk, paint or glue that might still be present. There may be staples holding the top piece of trim to the side pieces as well. Repeat the same steps on the exterior trim. If you pry the trim away without cutting the caulk first, you risk damaging the wall. Set the trim aside. Lift the doors out of place. Grasp each section of the door firmly with both hands.
Lift it straight up out of the running track, and pull the door backwards out of the frame. The doors are heavy, so should be removed one at a time. Each section of the door can weigh about pounds 45 kg. If you notice the bottom rollers are hanging up as you lift the door, get an assistant to pry them up gently as you move the door up and out. Remove nails holding the door frame in place. Once the trim has been removed, you can remove any nails that are left behind. Then, use a screwdriver to remove the screws which hold the frame of the sliding door to the wooden door frame.
Remove screws on the left, right, top, and bottom sides of the sliding door. If the door is older, its screws may be stripped or caked with paint or caulk, making them difficult to remove with a screwdriver. Instead, have someone hold the door to stop it from falling while you use a reciprocating saw with a bimetal blade to cut between the door frame and the framing and quickly slice through any screws and nails.
Part 2. Measure the opening for your glass door. Use a tape measure to measure the full width of the hole.
Measure from stud to stud. Write down these measurements so you can refer to them when shopping for a door. Before you measure, make sure to remove any boards or shims that may have been added to make the old door fit. Purchase a sliding glass door. Make sure to bring your tape measure with you to confirm that the door you choose will fit well within the opening in your house.
Glass door frames can be made of various materials, including wood, vinyl, or aluminum. A simple 6 feet 1. Pre-hung sliding glass doors can be installed as a single unit. Clean up and adjust the opening. At this point, the opening that you pulled the old door out of will likely be cluttered and rough. Remove any leftover nails or torn material.
You may also need to adjust the opening. If the frame is slightly too large for the sliding door you purchased, nail in one or more strips of 1x3 plywood to adjust the size of the opening. Part 3. Apply flashing to the door frame. Flashing is a type of adhesive, waterproof tape that will protect the door frame and lower edges of the sliding glass door from water damage. Flashing will also prevent water from entering around the edges.
Apply a layer of flashing along the bottom sill of the doorframe. Let the tape hang over the outer edge of the doorframe, so you can bend the tape over and press it down on the external side. You can purchase flashing at any hardware store or home-supply store. Set the door frame in place. Have a friend help you lift and carry the door frame inside the house, and push it into position in the large opening.
Be sure not to install the door backwards. The side with the small track for the sliding screen should face outwards. Screw the frame in place and add insulation. Use the same screws that you removed from the sides, top, and bottom of the old door frame. Otherwise, the doors may not fit properly. If there are sizeable gaps above and on the sides of the door frame, stuff a sheet or two of fiberglass insulation into these spaces.
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