How To Install A Dog Door In A Glass Door
The exceptions are the quick panel 3 and the thermo panel 3e which have a patented user adjustable step over.
How to install a dog door in a glass door. Drill holes for the mounting hardware following manufacturer recommendations to ensure accuracy. Help fund our videos and support production. When installing a pet door in a door or wall you can choose the step over dimension. The dog door or cat door is mounted in a new pane which will be installed exactly the same way as the original glass.
Position the template in the desired location on the door at least 3 inches from the threshold and tape it in place. Cut this out as directed using scissors. To install a plexidor pet door through glass an installer will come to your house and measure the width thickness and height of your existing pane. However for most patio panels the step over is fixed.
The first option is to hire a glazier to replace the entire glass panel with another one that already has a hole cut through for the pet door. The dog door manufacturer should provide a template. Use an electric drill with a 1 2 inch drill bit to make holes at the center point of each marking. The best way to install a dog door in a single pane french door is to replace the glass pane with one that has a dog door installed at the bottom.
Start in one corner and cut along the outline you made with the template. The glazier will measure your door and create a custom made door that s suitable for your home. You can also get the existing glass pane removed get the desired dog door insert installed in it and get it put back. Trace the inner edge of the template onto the door with a pencil.