Adding Glass to Your Front Door - A DIY Guide

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  • @MrFixItDIY
    @MrFixItDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    *Update* - Unfortunately the MRFIXIT15 Promo Code is no longer valid on the zabitat website. I apologize for any inconvenience.

    • @TexasbyStorm
      @TexasbyStorm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you have to remove the door knob and lock to do this job?

  • @BruceAUlrich
    @BruceAUlrich 7 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    I had no idea something like this was even possible. What a great way to upgrade a door without purchasing an entire new one. Great video!

  • @mizzfourtunate3062
    @mizzfourtunate3062 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love to see a man with a steady hand and a steady everything else with a handsome face 🙌🏽 I learned a lot from this video

  • @lzh3131
    @lzh3131 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Great repurpose of an outdated door, without buying new. You gave great instructions. Adding to my project list.😊

  • @FlyboythaACE
    @FlyboythaACE 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love your difficulty rating system, that about sums it for real

  • @MrThinlizzie
    @MrThinlizzie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I used the general gist of your video to take the glass insert from one door and install it in my door. Took me about an hour including removing the old door from the hinges, removing all of the hardware, measuring, cutting and re-install of the glass, hardware and putting it back on it's hinges.
    Awesome vid, thanks for the ideas!!

  • @ebonycarter76
    @ebonycarter76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You get the diy award of the year sir💯⭐️⭐️⭐️awesome awesome job thanks 🙏

  • @MelvinDlaCruz
    @MelvinDlaCruz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😊 how cool is this before you leave in cold weather

  • @DrLee-dg9dn
    @DrLee-dg9dn 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this. I’ve been researching adding glass to our solid wood door. Seeing this video I now have hope that I can do this myself, with as you say, an extra set of hands. I think I’m gonna try To do this.

  • @envisionelectronics
    @envisionelectronics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m floored. I can’t wait to transform a cheap $300 slab door to something amazing! Thanks!!

  • @noodles806
    @noodles806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is exactly what we were looking for! Thank you!!!

  • @mzniecypoo
    @mzniecypoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG you made it look so easy.

  • @reinaldoromero25
    @reinaldoromero25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job just installed yesterday thanx for lean back on jig advice. Came out great 👍 wonderful product

  • @denisem5437
    @denisem5437 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm going to try this on my bathroom door and frost it once installed. The information is priceless. Thank you so much

    • @denisem5437
      @denisem5437 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrFixItDIY ...Thank you for that information.

  • @rmpeete
    @rmpeete 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You made that look easy. Great job!

  • @bobwatrous1305
    @bobwatrous1305 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    buddy - you are amazing

  • @suzieb4900
    @suzieb4900 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very awesome video!!! thank you so very much for this!!! I greatly appreciate it!

  • @karensaunders485
    @karensaunders485 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so glad that I found this video! Thank you 😊

  • @BNM0826
    @BNM0826 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice job...door looks great, Thank you for posting!

  • @ogram46
    @ogram46 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have been looking for a video like this all day. My builder put in two 6 panel doors. They look like a sore thumb beside the other door patterns. Thank you!

  • @angelaramirez5540
    @angelaramirez5540 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My front doors don't have any windows. I thought of searching for videos to see if I could do it myself, and I'm glad I found this video. A question though, can I cut old 70's doors with the equipment you used? I think these are plain old-style wood doors.

  • @ProjectsandThings
    @ProjectsandThings 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    NIce, this is exactly what I want to do on my bathroom door up top somewhere. I made a video recently about upcycling an old stained glass door and now I´m hooked, Thanks man!

  • @nalimikari6936
    @nalimikari6936 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the new door. More welcoming😇

  • @janestewart3231
    @janestewart3231 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looks GREAT! Thanks for sharing!

  • @juleboole
    @juleboole 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is definitely one of the projects I have been desiring to attempt. You make is look really easy. I will just need help picking it up and putting it back in place.

  • @socalboilervsg5477
    @socalboilervsg5477 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome! I was curious to know if this was possible so I'm very happy that a quick Google search led me to your video. I will absolutely be putting this to practice. Thanks for posting!

  • @daneboe
    @daneboe 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Fantastic! This is such a cool idea.

  • @racheljoslin4198
    @racheljoslin4198 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video earned a subscribe 👍

  • @shahidopal2723
    @shahidopal2723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job and very informative.

  • @tilemarblegranite
    @tilemarblegranite 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks great!

  • @flamingomtn
    @flamingomtn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for pointing me toward Zabitat.

  • @carriebreese
    @carriebreese 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @MrFixIt is it the same principle or concept for a solid wood door?

  • @michaelpitman5594
    @michaelpitman5594 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I never knew how much I can actually do myself. My to-do list just got a little bit longer. Thanks.

  • @ronaldallen2504
    @ronaldallen2504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful job

  • @steve3342
    @steve3342 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow !!! Very Cool , I will keep this in mind . Nice way to upgrade . Thanks

  • @denesestanley3966
    @denesestanley3966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. I've been looking for such a video. will do this to an interior door

  • @thefrenchsuck03
    @thefrenchsuck03 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    dude that looks great, awesome improvement!

  • @gcwelds3481
    @gcwelds3481 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is what i wanted to do but didn't know if it was possible thanks

  • @DiannaAtherton
    @DiannaAtherton 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well explained and darn good job. Looks amazing

  • @generalcontractorj5346
    @generalcontractorj5346 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely awesome!!!? Love it 😌😊🤣

  • @anncc7825
    @anncc7825 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent info, and taught well - thank you!

  • @SeenD
    @SeenD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wanted to learn how to install glass in a door, so how to make the frame around the glass and the caulk and all that jazz. This is just prebuilt everything.

  • @robertnelson6255
    @robertnelson6255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good informative video

  • @yettastewart2346
    @yettastewart2346 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice

  • @anthonycorbo3090
    @anthonycorbo3090 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video very easy to follow

  • @ebonycarter76
    @ebonycarter76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely marvelous 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️my next pro ject😅😅

  • @radekw708
    @radekw708 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    does it matter on the thickness of the door? My door is 1 3/4" thick and the glass inserts I see at home depot, lowes etc.. are 1"

  • @radekw708
    @radekw708 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the sizing you see i.e. 22x64 is a typical size, does it include the frame?

  • @rayonwilliamssportsandfun2106
    @rayonwilliamssportsandfun2106 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gonna do mine this week so im back on ur vid for double check

  • @---mq3zq
    @---mq3zq 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the excellent video. Question: do you know where I can purchase the plastic frame that hold the glass insert? The frame of my glass exterior door cracked. The door is facing south so it gets lots of sunlight that caused the cracks over the years. There is a special term for the frame which I don't remember. The frame has screws on both sides / top and bottom.

  • @dufftime
    @dufftime 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    you make it look so easy :)

  • @TheCatsanddogs2222
    @TheCatsanddogs2222 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    which side of the glass shows on the outside ? i have a full stained glass door, but I think it was installed wrong , is the most colorful side supposed to be street side . Or inside thanks

  • @lanarm4942
    @lanarm4942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is awesome! I didn't know this was even possible. Great video! My front door is just like yours and I would like to replace it, but quotes are around 3k or more. Would I be able to use this product if the temperature can get down to -30 Fahrenheit where I live?

  • @Cabbage_Town
    @Cabbage_Town 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well that was cool, gives me ideas. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @onetrueheart
    @onetrueheart 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You make it look easy

  • @imblessed200
    @imblessed200 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome Job! Thnx for sharing ❤

  • @TheLisachoate
    @TheLisachoate 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is MYYY kind of video. :)

  • @smshh33
    @smshh33 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    brilliant

  • @hughchristian1976
    @hughchristian1976 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    MrFixit DIY , Is that half inch glass or one inch?

  • @bcuriel2010
    @bcuriel2010 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you get the glass panel from ?

  • @Will.the.book.dragon
    @Will.the.book.dragon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm trying to find a way to cover or close my window section on my door. Had some break-ins in the area so I want to figure a way to combat it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

  • @donaldso718
    @donaldso718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey nice work! I'm very inspired by this video and will be tackling this myself too. What are the cons of cutting and installing the full glass while the door is still in the frame vs cutting it while laid flat?

    • @bonsummers2657
      @bonsummers2657 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My thoughts exactly. More screwing into the holes weaken the hole-screw integrity,…. but, probably not too bad.

    • @donaldso718
      @donaldso718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bonsummers2657 hey funny you just replied because I LITERALLY just did this project yesterday! And I'll tell you, removing the door and doing it this way with the glass laid down is the best way!! Especially because the frame isn't actually attached to the glass on either side. I thought at least one side was attached, so resting the glass flat on the frame is really the only way to safely and accurately screw in the glass to the door.

    • @lzh3131
      @lzh3131 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@donaldso718I’m definitely doing this. I’m glad I read the comments. I wouldn’t have attempted it standing up. I’ve replaced the bottom sweep, and painted…wish I had seen this sooner.😊

    • @donaldso718
      @donaldso718 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lzh3131yes def take the door off the hinges! It's really not hard at all! I did it all by myself haha. Good luck!

  • @richardzapata4411
    @richardzapata4411 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome job!!

  • @libertarian1637
    @libertarian1637 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you get the decorative insert?

  • @daves5445
    @daves5445 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial there. I have a few questions for you. Hope you can answer them for me.
    So, I have a fiberglass door and two sidelites on either side of it. I am changing them all from the current half round (at the top) style to the squared style, so I need to do a little cutting to modify the new glass. I just purchased two new sidelites and a larger glass for the door (has 2 glass pieces the same size as the sidelites currently). I can't take the sidelites out and will need to cut them stationary. The door I can take off and cut them as you did in this video.
    Before I start to slice and dice my sidelites, I am trying to find the best game plan to do the small cuts required to square off the top corners of the new glass for the two sidelites. I don't think my jigsaw has a small enough footprint to complete the cuts.
    I am crossing my fingers and hoping that I can use my oscillating tool to do these cuts.
    Any helpful hints would be greatly appreciated!

  • @southwestontario
    @southwestontario 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's awesome! Thanks!

  • @sueandrew2436
    @sueandrew2436 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you add a glass insert to a solid wood door?

  • @juniorclassicvwbugs924
    @juniorclassicvwbugs924 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My door thickness is 1-3/4 inches. When I measured my glass from insert frame edge to edge it measures 1-1/2 in ; is that normal?

  • @robertwatkins8220
    @robertwatkins8220 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks! looks like I can do this!

  • @christineshipp8965
    @christineshipp8965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it possible to do this with a fiberglass door, too? Thank you:)

  • @ronicahesbon8523
    @ronicahesbon8523 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm trying to fix one similar and don't have the trim that locks the window into the door, what is that trim called ?

  • @mebootm
    @mebootm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Unbelievable! Thank you so much.

  • @heatherferrell1954
    @heatherferrell1954 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I use a circular saw instead of a jig? I can never get a straight line with a jig.

  • @sophiadoreen1980
    @sophiadoreen1980 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi is that a real all steal door?

  • @bang4466
    @bang4466 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A little trick for you using the jigsaw if the blade is too long cut a little bit off of it so then you don't have to tilt the jigsaw and the heel will scratch whatever surface you're working on

  • @jackbagelz5010
    @jackbagelz5010 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    do you use a jigsaw for a fiberglass door

  • @nigelcheung6929
    @nigelcheung6929 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you mention for winter insulation ?

  • @nbhart1
    @nbhart1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a glass insert on my door and would like to replace the glass and insert a BREEZEPORT. I cannot find just the insert. The full BREEZEPORT doors retail between $8 and $10,000. Have ou ever replaced the glass in a door and inserted a breezeport? Do you know where I would buy just the BREEZEPORT insert?

  • @camilorojas8045
    @camilorojas8045 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do not have a door that has any previous glass insert... what would you recommend I start my cut with in order to insert the jigsaw blade in to continue the cut?

  • @artcore9886
    @artcore9886 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you insert glass into a fiberglass front door?

  • @AOC1979
    @AOC1979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You F’n rock!

  • @matthewmawson3378
    @matthewmawson3378 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have foam core plastic door. Would this work with that?

  • @johnjohn35104
    @johnjohn35104 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!👍👏👏

  • @laurenmal3628
    @laurenmal3628 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What material is this door? Can it be done on vinyl?

    • @laurenmal3628
      @laurenmal3628 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steel with foam lol answered the first for me

  • @debhorapedroza1705
    @debhorapedroza1705 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have sliding door an want to put glass but the doors are hollow can I do it.

  • @rudimedfuti
    @rudimedfuti 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    We don't have these kits in Denmark. I have to do go the hard way, to upgrade my old wooden door..

  • @lovewenwin
    @lovewenwin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice

  • @mayarmariam7218
    @mayarmariam7218 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was amazing!!!!!! :)

  • @ChristopherWrasse
    @ChristopherWrasse 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So all that's holding that glass in place is plastic trim on both sides and a few screws?

    • @lzh3131
      @lzh3131 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad you mentioned this! This could quash this idea..live in hurricane zone, 3 in 6 yrs. I don’t think my insurance will cover😢

  • @terryannanderson8812
    @terryannanderson8812 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wow. I would have guessed it to be way more f bombs.

  • @Tearyatobitz
    @Tearyatobitz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Would you like some door with that glass? 😂😂

  • @LaurelJoy78
    @LaurelJoy78 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    So cool!

  • @BRITTKNORMAN
    @BRITTKNORMAN 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this cheaper than buying a new door? Seems expensive to buy insert plus pay someone to install as well.

  • @Youtubinginfo
    @Youtubinginfo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @masterpakkar1737
    @masterpakkar1737 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to know how to manufacture the door

  • @chubbieminami3274
    @chubbieminami3274 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I decided to go further and make my own stained glass panel because I found a teacher nearby. If you love DIY, why not make the whole glass!

  • @DoggosGames
    @DoggosGames 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    when i did this i dropped 27 f-bombs

  • @shelleymallo5360
    @shelleymallo5360 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can you find glass from a front door?

  • @marcobala9284
    @marcobala9284 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    We got the same tape measure

  • @johnc3601
    @johnc3601 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Why on Earth would you waste time removing the door knob & deadbolt ????

    • @Super_Land
      @Super_Land 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's in the way when cutting is why. Your jig saw is running over the location of the knob and deadbolt.

    • @johnc3601
      @johnc3601 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Super_Land I fully understand but the situation in the video definitely didn't require the removal of the doorknob or the deadbolt. It wasn't even close. Perhaps an addendum added to the video emphasizing this (possibly) not needed step would help anyone that might be apprehensive working with this type of hardware.
      Nice vid though. I did my door this past Spring based on your vid. Thank you !