Adding Glass to Your Front Door - A DIY Guide

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  • Опубликовано: 15 сен 2017
  • This week I show you how you can add some curb appeal and give new life to an old front door by adding a decorative glass insert in just a couple hours.
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  • @MrFixItDIY
    @MrFixItDIY  4 года назад +14

    *Update* - Unfortunately the MRFIXIT15 Promo Code is no longer valid on the zabitat website.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

    • @TexasbyStorm
      @TexasbyStorm 2 года назад

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

  • @BruceAUlrich
    @BruceAUlrich 6 лет назад +84

    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!

  • @FlyboythaACE
    @FlyboythaACE 5 лет назад +17

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

  • @daneboe
    @daneboe 6 лет назад +8

    Fantastic! This is such a cool idea.

  • @lzh3131
    @lzh3131 5 месяцев назад +1

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 Great repurpose of an outdated door, without buying new.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

  • @mizzfourtunate3062
    @mizzfourtunate3062 11 месяцев назад +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

  • @BNM0826
    @BNM0826 3 года назад +1

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

  • @juleboole
    @juleboole 6 лет назад +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.

  • @reinaldoromero25
    @reinaldoromero25 3 года назад +2

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

  • @anncc7825
    @anncc7825 4 года назад +2

    Excellent info, and taught well - thank you!

  • @steve3342
    @steve3342 6 лет назад +2

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

  • @janestewart3231
    @janestewart3231 3 года назад +1

    That looks GREAT! Thanks for sharing!

  • @socalboilervsg5477
    @socalboilervsg5477 5 лет назад +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!

  • @CabbageTown33
    @CabbageTown33 6 лет назад +2

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

  • @DiannaAtherton
    @DiannaAtherton 4 года назад +1

    Well explained and darn good job. Looks amazing

  • @noodles806
    @noodles806 Год назад +1

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

  • @rmpeete
    @rmpeete Год назад +1

    You made that look easy. Great job!

  • @thefrenchsuck03
    @thefrenchsuck03 6 лет назад +1

    dude that looks great, awesome improvement!

  • @ronaldallen2504
    @ronaldallen2504 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful job

  • @denesestanley3966
    @denesestanley3966 4 года назад +1

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

  • @ebonycarter76
    @ebonycarter76 3 года назад +1

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

  • @mzniecypoo
    @mzniecypoo 3 года назад +1

    OMG you made it look so easy.

  • @ProjectsandThings
    @ProjectsandThings 4 года назад +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!

  • @mebootm
    @mebootm Год назад +1

    Unbelievable! Thank you so much.

  • @shahidopal2723
    @shahidopal2723 3 года назад +1

    Great job and very informative.

  • @ogram46
    @ogram46 2 года назад +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!

  • @karensaunders485
    @karensaunders485 Год назад

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

  • @imblessed200
    @imblessed200 4 года назад +1

    Awesome Job! Thnx for sharing ❤

  • @MrThinlizzie
    @MrThinlizzie 6 лет назад +13

    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!!

  • @anthonycorbo3090
    @anthonycorbo3090 5 лет назад +1

    Great video very easy to follow

  • @MelvinDlaCruz
    @MelvinDlaCruz 10 месяцев назад +1

    😊 how cool is this before you leave in cold weather

  • @denisem5437
    @denisem5437 5 лет назад +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 5 лет назад +1

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

  • @DrLee-dg9dn
    @DrLee-dg9dn 3 месяца назад

    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.

  • @southwestontario
    @southwestontario 5 лет назад +1

    That's awesome! Thanks!

  • @suzieb4900
    @suzieb4900 8 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @nalimikari6936
    @nalimikari6936 4 года назад +1

    I like the new door. More welcoming😇

  • @tilemarblegranite9592
    @tilemarblegranite9592 2 года назад +1

    Looks great!

  • @dufftime
    @dufftime 6 лет назад +4

    you make it look so easy :)

  • @robertwatkins8220
    @robertwatkins8220 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks! looks like I can do this!

  • @richardzapata4411
    @richardzapata4411 6 лет назад +1

    Awesome job!!

  • @angelaramirez5540
    @angelaramirez5540 6 лет назад +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.

  • @onetrueheart
    @onetrueheart 6 лет назад +1

    You make it look easy

  • @envisionelectronics
    @envisionelectronics 2 года назад +1

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

  • @doucme66
    @doucme66 4 года назад +1

    Wow, thank you.

  • @lanarm4942
    @lanarm4942 2 года назад +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?

  • @generalcontractorj5346
    @generalcontractorj5346 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely awesome!!!? Love it 😌😊🤣

  • @gcwelds3481
    @gcwelds3481 4 года назад +1

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

  • @yettastewart2346
    @yettastewart2346 3 года назад +1

    Very nice

  • @bobwatrous1305
    @bobwatrous1305 2 года назад +1

    buddy - you are amazing

  • @SeenD
    @SeenD 2 года назад +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.

  • @---mq3zq
    @---mq3zq 16 дней назад

    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.

  • @LaurelJoy78
    @LaurelJoy78 6 лет назад

    So cool!

  • @robertnelson6255
    @robertnelson6255 2 года назад +1

    Good informative video

  • @daves5445
    @daves5445 2 года назад

    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!

  • @michaelpitman5594
    @michaelpitman5594 6 лет назад +12

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

  • @TheLisachoate
    @TheLisachoate 6 лет назад +2

    This is MYYY kind of video. :)

  • @carriebreese
    @carriebreese 2 года назад +1

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

  • @flamingomtn
    @flamingomtn 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for pointing me toward Zabitat.

  • @smshh33
    @smshh33 Год назад

    brilliant

  • @Will.the.book.dragon
    @Will.the.book.dragon 5 лет назад +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.

  • @mayarmariam7218
    @mayarmariam7218 6 лет назад +1

    That was amazing!!!!!! :)

  • @lovewenwin
    @lovewenwin 5 лет назад +1

    Nice

  • @TheCatsanddogs2222
    @TheCatsanddogs2222 Год назад

    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

  • @johnjohn35104
    @johnjohn35104 4 года назад

    Awesome!👍👏👏

  • @radekw708
    @radekw708 Год назад

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

  • @ebonycarter76
    @ebonycarter76 3 года назад +1

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

  • @radekw708
    @radekw708 Год назад +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"

  • @pjadams251able
    @pjadams251able 3 года назад

    Awesome

  • @AOC1979
    @AOC1979 3 года назад +1

    You F’n rock!

  • @Snipercastt
    @Snipercastt 6 лет назад +1

    The best 🖖🇺🇸

  • @nigelcheung6929
    @nigelcheung6929 5 лет назад

    Did you mention for winter insulation ?

  • @debhorapedroza1705
    @debhorapedroza1705 5 лет назад

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

  • @bcuriel2010
    @bcuriel2010 2 года назад

    Where did you get the glass panel from ?

  • @ronicahesbon8523
    @ronicahesbon8523 Год назад

    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 ?

  • @nbhart1
    @nbhart1 10 месяцев назад

    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?

  • @libertarian1637
    @libertarian1637 3 года назад

    Where did you get the decorative insert?

  • @heatherferrell1954
    @heatherferrell1954 4 года назад

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

  • @asti_8601
    @asti_8601 5 лет назад

    what happens if your insert is smaller than your original glass on the door. It is a rectangular opening and the orignal is 27 1/2 x 64 3/4 replacement is 24 x 62 how do i do that

  • @rudimedfuti
    @rudimedfuti 5 лет назад

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

  • @jackbagelz5010
    @jackbagelz5010 5 лет назад

    do you use a jigsaw for a fiberglass door

  • @donaldso718
    @donaldso718 2 года назад +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 Год назад +1

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

    • @donaldso718
      @donaldso718 Год назад +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 5 месяцев назад

      @@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 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @christineshipp8965
    @christineshipp8965 4 года назад +1

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

  • @marcobala9284
    @marcobala9284 5 лет назад

    We got the same tape measure

  • @hughchristian1976
    @hughchristian1976 2 года назад

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

  • @camilorojas8045
    @camilorojas8045 3 года назад

    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?

  • @juniorclassicvwbugs924
    @juniorclassicvwbugs924 2 года назад

    What is the thickness of this door you are cutting?

  • @artcore9886
    @artcore9886 4 года назад

    Can you insert glass into a fiberglass front door?

  • @bang4466
    @bang4466 3 года назад

    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

  • @masterpakkar1737
    @masterpakkar1737 6 лет назад

    I want to know how to manufacture the door

  • @sueandrew2436
    @sueandrew2436 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @sophiadoreen1980
    @sophiadoreen1980 10 месяцев назад

    Hi is that a real all steal door?

  • @matthewmawson3378
    @matthewmawson3378 2 года назад

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

  • @marcelosantana9311
    @marcelosantana9311 6 лет назад

    Great video! Please get help to carry a door, what he did will really hurt your back and cost more than a door costs to be replaced. Another comment is that I would love to see come comment about price comparing DIY vs Replacing with new door or in some cases hiring a company to do it. Some project you same a river of money other not so much. Loved and subscribed to your videos.

  • @laurenmal3628
    @laurenmal3628 2 года назад

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

    • @laurenmal3628
      @laurenmal3628 2 года назад

      Steel with foam lol answered the first for me

  • @bluesmanreturns
    @bluesmanreturns 5 лет назад +2

    Nice job looks great one problem i looked it up on .zabitat.com that glass section you used cost $900 quite exspensive

  • @ChristopherWrasse
    @ChristopherWrasse 4 года назад

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

    • @lzh3131
      @lzh3131 5 месяцев назад

      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😢

  • @BRITTKNORMAN
    @BRITTKNORMAN 2 года назад

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

  • @Tearyatobitz
    @Tearyatobitz 6 лет назад +4

    Would you like some door with that glass? 😂😂

  • @victorugo2654
    @victorugo2654 2 года назад

    😻😻😻

  • @chubbieminami3274
    @chubbieminami3274 Год назад +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!