Broken glass in a room door is an unpleasant thing, greatly spoiling the mood and interior of the apartment. Moreover, it is unsafe and fraught with cuts and other injuries. What to do? Carefully collect the fragments and urgently engage in glass work.

Can't you do it without a professional?

True, experts do not advise amateurs to master these very jobs. Design modern apartment so complex and advanced that an amateur most likely simply will not be able to understand the design and will not understand the glass fastening scheme. Even a professional carpenter who is not familiar with technological innovations in repairs and the features of your particular model can easily screw up this job. And you will pay for the glazing twice: to him and to the master for eliminating the defect.

This is in case you spent money on good designer and an expensive team of builders and your interior doors are decorated with glass baguettes, ruffles, colored ones and mirrors. If your apartment is very simple, without any bells and whistles and you are used to doing repairs yourself, you will not encounter any prohibitive difficulties in replacing the transparent rectangle between the room and the corridor.

Hopelessness with triplex

First, let’s figure out what manufacturer your door is from and how the glass was attached to its panel. Because if it is veneered from a Ulyanovsk factory with glass 10 millimeters thick (with a standard of 4–6), then you still can’t do without contacting a specialist: it’s triplex, which you can’t replace on your own. Triplex is installed exclusively in the factory workshop and is so expensive that it is cheaper to buy and install new door.

Option one (simple)

In domestic economy class veneered doors, glass is simply placed on top. In this case, we sigh with relief, measure the “vacated” opening with a tape measure or a centimeter, go to the workshop, order new glass - and carefully insert it. Coat with silicone gel; Once it dries, remove any stains with a cloth.

An important point: do not forget to use a ruler to reach inside the cell in which the glass stood and measure the depth required for its fastening. Usually it's a centimeter or two. But if it is not added to the length and width of the future purchase, it will have to be repeated.

Option two (also “economy class”)

It happens that glass is secured with glazing beads and decorative nails. In this case, you can also cope with replacing it on our own. We sigh with relief, measure with a tape measure... (See the first paragraph of the text in the previous subheading. The second, however, also doesn’t hurt to re-read). The only difference: after the broken or cracked glass is removed, the glazing beads are removed, and when a new one is inserted, they are put back and nailed down with the same nails that were originally there.

Option three (collapsible)

Let's assume you have business class prefabricated doors. This option is more complicated. The door will have to be disassembled. To do this, unscrew the bolts under the rivets from the sides of the door leaf, bottom and top. The main difficulty is to put the door back together: distortions are possible!

Option four: if the glass is of irregular shape

Even standard rectangular glass can be inserted once you have some experience in this matter. If it is oval or even zigzag... It is important to guess the size so that you don’t have to buy it again and again. It is better to remove the dimensions of the broken glass onto cardboard. But the work must be exquisite. Tolerance from exact dimensions should not exceed 3–5 millimeters. And when using paper to remove patterns, it can reach 7 millimeters...

In fact, there are many more options. Almost the same number as manufacturers of interior doors. In laminated glass, for example, sometimes the glass is attached to a glazing bead that cannot be seen from the outside. Such a door cannot be repaired at all; it is not the glass that will have to be replaced, but the entire door.

But laminated one is at least inexpensive. It will be a shame if you take on repairs designer door and you’ll break it completely... So if you’re not confident in your glazing abilities, it’s better to call a professional. Or buy a new door. Because there is something odd here: a branded door repair will almost certainly cost you more than installing a new one.

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Interior doors equipped with glass inserts look great and delight the eye of their owner. Such door designs fill the room with light. However, glass is glass and even modern strong glass sometimes breaks. At the same time, you shouldn’t be too upset - inserting glass into an interior door is quite simple.

Types of glass

Before considering the procedure for replacing the glass insert in door leaf, it is worth studying the materials that can be used to perform these works. After all, there are many options that can replace “classic” glass.

Decorative glass as a door insert is one of the most expensive options. Not all door manufacturers use such glass sheets in their products. In general, this is an excellent option that does not require any additional modifications - the main thing is to find one on sale with the same type of decor or pattern as on the rest of the doors in the apartment or house, which can be very challenging task. Often, if the glass on one door is damaged, this entails the need to replace glass inserts on all panels, which can be very expensive, because the price of such glass starts from 1,500 rubles per square meter.

Regular glass is a good and, most importantly, a more affordable alternative to expensive decorative glass. However, this material requires a little modification, which is the application of a special decorative film. You can purchase them at construction markets or in hypermarkets - wide choose will allow you to find a film for every taste and color. As a result, this option will cost half as much as decorative glass.

You can also purchase as a replacement monolithic polycarbonate(plexiglass). Any glass, whether ordinary or decorative, is glass with all its inherent characteristics. If used carelessly, such inserts can break, which cannot happen with plexiglass. It is nothing more than transparent plastic. There is only one drawback, and it is insignificant - plexiglass is highly susceptible to scratches and loses its transparency over time. As in the case of ordinary glass, slight modifications using the same film are also possible here.

Replacing rectangular glass

Replace glass with traditional rectangular shape in a regular door leaf it is not difficult. Often, a glass sheet or insert is mounted through the upper end.

So, the first step is to remove the old glass shards from the door. Then measurements are taken of the space in which the new glass sheet will be installed. After that, glass of suitable sizes and thickness is purchased. It is then very carefully inserted through top part door leaf. To strengthen the insert, you can use silicone gel - it is applied around the perimeter of the glass element.

When taking measurements, it is necessary to take into account the depth of the groove where part of the glass goes. Its value must be added to overall dimensions glass sheet. To measure it, lower a metal ruler into the groove.

If the glass is held on the door leaf using so-called “glazing beads”, then both measurements and installation work are performed in the same order, except that the glazing bead must first be dismantled. Then, after installing the glass, it is installed back using small nails.

Replacement of glass in premium doors

If everything is simple with more affordable models of interior doors, then with premium models some difficulties may arise. Such doors require a special approach. The replacement process is very labor-intensive. Often, the canvas has collapsible design, and in order to dismantle a broken or otherwise damaged glass insert, you will have to completely disassemble the entire door, then replace the insert and put everything back together. Usually this work is trusted only to specialists, but you can do the replacement yourself. To do this, you need to know how a particular door model is disassembled.

If the door leaf is made not of wood, but of metal (for example aluminum), then there are also certain nuances. In the event that the glass is inserted in the same way as on inexpensive doors or glazing beads are used for fastening, then replacing it is quite possible. But it is very undesirable to allow direct contact between the metal of the door and the glass. When installing, it is best to use a rubber lining.

How to replace non-standard glass

Glass in modern interior doors can be made in a unique design style. The shape of the insert can be very different - it will be better if the glass is oval and much worse if it is made in the shape of a wave.

If the glass is inserted into the canvas through the top, then the first step is to remove the fragments of the broken glass insert. Then, using a felt-tip pen or marker, the resulting hole is outlined along the contour on paper or cardboard. After this, you need to order new glass of the required shape from the workshop, after which you just need to insert it into place.

Features of working with paneled structures

Paneled doors are very popular. Replacing glass requires dismantling the structure. Often, these door panels are easy to disassemble. The glass in them is the panel. The canvas can consist of a vertical and transverse support, glass between them, as well as a baguette - this is a kind of decorative element.

Connections are based on lock system– on most models this is “tongue and groove”. There is no need to completely disassemble the door into its component elements - the main thing is to provide access to the glass. Then all that is left of the damaged glass is taken out of the door structure, and a new one is installed in its place, after which all that remains is to assemble the structure back.

Replacing glass in sliding doors

Doors equipped with glass can not only be hinged - there are a lot of designs and sliding solutions among them. If the glass breaks in such interior door, the first step is to dismantle the canvas, and to get to the glass, you need to remove the metal frame of the door. Due to the large dimensions this can cause some difficulties.

Decor

For creative people who love to improve something, to make the world around themselves and other people a better place, the usual process of replacing glass can be turned into creative work. For example, you can get an interesting effect if the new glass is illuminated from the inside. How to do it? Everything is very simple - in the groove where the glass is inserted or into its end, install LED strip. After which the system connects to electrical network. You can also equip the door leaf with a microswitch so that the strip lights up only when the door is closed. Such decor gives a very wide scope for imagination and creativity, and the result can be very interesting and unique.

The use of glass in interior doors is a popular technique in interior design. Glass adds airiness and lightness to the room, increasing daylight, and they just look good. But since glass is very fragile construction material, there are often situations when one part or the entire glass needs to be replaced. Broken glass should not be left in the door; in addition to reduced aesthetics, it can be dangerous if the glass falls out completely or partially. Replacing glass in an interior door with your own hands is not difficult; you will need attention, accuracy and a minimal set of tools.

Types of glass for interior doors

Working with glass largely depends on the type of glass you have chosen for installation in the interior door. The most common are 3 types, the features of each must be taken into account when working with it.

• Ordinary glass. The advantages of the material include affordable price, working with glass does not require special knowledge and skills. But after fastening ordinary glass additional finishing will be required, which will entail increased costs. Buy either impact-resistant glass or cover it with a special film that prevents the glass from shattering in the event of an impact - these secrets are also associated with an increase in the price of glass.

• Decorative glass. Installation of decorative glass is as simple as the previous version. The choice of various patterns and types of decor will not leave the most demanding buyer indifferent; everyone will find glass that will fit into their ideas about the future piece of furniture. Among the disadvantages are the rather high cost per unit of material, as well as the difficulty in selecting new glass if replacement is necessary.
• Organic glass. Plexiglas is not a completely derivative state of glass; the material is close to plastic in its characteristic qualities and operation. And this is both a plus and a minus of the material. The advantage of organic glass is its strength; breaking such an insert is not easy. The disadvantage of organic glass is that it gradually changes in appearance; over time it becomes cloudy. To avoid this, it is necessary to promptly coat the plexiglass with a special compound.

Glass replacement tools

To ensure that nothing distracts you while working, prepare in advance the materials and tools that may be needed in the process.

• Selected replacement glass, the right size, edge-treated, safe to work with.
• Gloves to protect hands from cuts. Thin garden gloves will not work; they will not protect you from sharp glass if the material falls and breaks; choose durable special clothing.
• The tools you will need are a chisel and a furniture hammer.
• Sealing paper will be needed to adjust the glass to the size of the desired groove.
• Prepare silicone to firmly fix the glass in the door opening.
• Do not move the broom and dustpan far away; sweep regularly while working to avoid cuts and splinters.

Glass replacement step by step

Replacing glass in an interior door consists of several sequential procedures in stages.

• Remove the door from its hinges, place it on the floor, flat surface. Place it under the door dense material so as not to damage the canvas and flooring. Make sure the door is secure and does not wobble or slide around on the floor underneath you.
• Using a chisel and hammer, loosen and carefully remove the beads holding the glass in place. Carefully, using gloves, remove glass shards from the opening and check that there is no glass left in the door. Sweep the work surface.
• Remove the lining and remaining sealant from the opening. When replacing glass, these compounds will have to be replaced with new ones. Use the fine fraction.

• Apply silicone around the perimeter of the opening. Use a gun to distribute evenly. Pull the protective gasket over the glass and install the glass in the opening. Apply a second layer of silicone, only on the other side relative to the glass.
• Place the fixing beads in place and nail them with thin nails. Give the canvas a few hours for the silicone to dry, then hang the door on its hinges. Job completed!

Replacing glass yourself is not difficult, this step-by-step instruction will help you do everything right. The main thing is to take a responsible approach to safety and the choice of new glass so that the result pleases you for a long time.

Interior doors are often decorated with inserts of various glasses. It looks very beautiful and stylish. But it happens that the glass breaks or is damaged in some other way, which leads to the need to replace it. Insert new material It’s quite possible to do it yourself, without resorting to the services of specialists. To do this you need to have necessary tool and follow safety precautions.

When replacing broken glass, the question arises: what other materials can be used? Modern technologies Now they offer many options that you can use.

So, what can you replace the broken glass surface:

1. Organic glass - its main advantage is that it is very difficult to break. True, you can scratch it. But even in this case, the material simply becomes cloudy. If desired, you can cover the plexiglass with decorative film, which will not only perform an aesthetic function, but also protect the material from scratches.
2. Decorative glass is one of the most expensive and stylish options. Its only drawback can be the problem of finding material with the desired pattern, otherwise all the glass will have to be replaced.
3. Simple glass - everything is simple here. Filmed required sizes, the order is made to the glazier, and then installation takes place.
4. Plywood or fiberboard – temporary, a budget option. You can close the hole with a sheet of fiberboard folded in half, which is then covered with decorative film. But still, one cannot expect any special aesthetics or durability from such a replacement.

Using any of these options, you can safely replace the broken glass surface in an interior door.

Moreover, if desired, you can further darken the glass or glue any decorative inserts onto its surface.

Replacing glass in a door: preliminary stage

After you decide what material will be used to replace the glass, you can proceed directly to the process itself. There is nothing complicated here.

However, before starting repairs, you should take some steps:

1. Remove the door and place it on any flat surface. As a rule, to do this, it is enough to lift it a little and twist it, freeing it from the loops.
2. Pull out the fragments if they still remain. This must be done very carefully and preferably wearing rubber gloves to avoid injury.
3. Remove the gasket that contained the old glass, and also clean the door of putty or sealant.
4. Clean the stock using sandpaper.
5. Take measurements. If the glass is of the correct or fairly simple shape, then this will not be difficult to do.
6. Order new glass from a glazier or cut it yourself.

You should know that the new glass should not be tightly inserted into the grooves. This means that when calculating dimensions it should be 15-20 mm smaller on all sides than the stock itself.

How to install glass in a door yourself

After everything necessary measurements will be made, the glass has been purchased or made to order, you can proceed directly to the installation itself.

Installing a glass surface in an interior door looks like this:

• Silicone sealant is applied around the entire perimeter of the hole;
• The new glass is inserted into the gasket and placed in its place;
• The sealant is applied again, only on the other side;
• The glazing beads are screwed in, which should then be secured with special decorative nails;
• Then you need to wait one or two hours until the sealant dries, after which you can hang the door in its place.

If the glass is very tight, do not use too much force to install it, otherwise you may damage it. In this case, it is better to trim the gasket slightly.

When inserting new glass, various sealants can only be used if permitted by the manufacturer. In other situations it is better to do without them.

Sometimes it happens that the view door designs is a solid canvas made of glass and wood (for example, MDF) without the use of glazing beads or any other improvised means. What to do in this case? In this situation, in order to replace glass that has broken or been damaged in some other way, the doors can be completely disassembled.

This is what the process looks like:

1. First, the door leaf is examined for the presence of special plugs. It is they who often hide various fastening elements (usually self-tapping screws).
2. Next, the structure can be removed from door hinges and place it on the floor or other hard and level surface.
3. Then all the plugs found must be carefully pulled out and the fasteners unscrewed. Moreover, it is not at all necessary to do this on both sides.
4. After the fasteners and plugs are removed, one of the door sides is removed, followed by the glass surface.
5. Next, new glass is inserted, and then the process of assembling the structure in reverse order.

In case of any problems with the seals, you can apply a little soap solution to the edges of the glass and thus make it easier to fit.

How to properly change glass in an interior door (video)

Replacing glass in an interior door is not as difficult as you might think. This entire process can be done on your own if you have the time and tools. The main thing is to accurately take the required dimensions, remembering to be careful when working. When choosing a new glass surface, you need to take into account its properties and the overall design of the room so that everything looks beautiful and harmonious.

Interior doors are often decorated with additional decorative elements, you can often see decor in the form of a glass insert. But if you use low-quality glass inserts or improper and careless use of the door leaf, you may need to dismantle this fragile part. Today we will talk about how to properly replace glass in an interior door.

How to remove cracked glass?

Replacing broken or cracked glass in an interior door begins with removing it from the door leaf. The greatest difficulties arise if the glass insert is cracked, because it must be removed in such a way that the glass does not fall apart during dismantling.

It is best to carry out all work after the door has been removed from its hinges and laid on a flat horizontal surface. If this is not possible, you need to open the door and fix it securely at the bottom so that the door leaf does not wobble during operation.

The cracks themselves need to be covered with several layers of transparent, durable tape on both sides of the glass. It is very important that the tape also covers the undamaged part of it. This manipulation will secure the glass and prevent it from falling apart during dismantling.

You will also need:

• gloves, preferably rubberized on a fabric basis;
• broom and dustpan;
• chisel;
• several pieces of thick paper;
• small hammer.

All work must be done with gloves, this will help protect your hands from damage. The further procedure for removing cracked glass will consist of the following steps:

• It is necessary to establish exactly how the glass insert is fixed in the door leaf. It can be inserted inward through the end or secured with beads.
• If the glass is installed through the end, the door will still have to be removed from its hinges. It can only be removed through a special hole.
• If the insert is secured with glazing beads, then using a chisel and hammer they need to be moved slightly to the side. There is no need to completely remove these fasteners.
• The glass is then slowly removed from the canvas. It is better to perform this operation together, especially if the insert has big size. One person will have to hold the glass at the location of the cracks, and the second will carefully remove it from the door.
• It is necessary to clear all grooves of sawdust, door putty or sealant.

The dismantled insert should be disposed of immediately, having first wrapped it in prepared paper. If a piece of glass breaks off during the work, you should carefully sweep the room.

There are no particular difficulties when performing such work. The main thing is to prepare everything at once required material and perform actions slowly.

It is worth paying attention to condition of the gum, which is located between the glazing bead and the glass itself. If it is severely damaged or torn, it must be replaced with a new one.

What can be replaced?

After removing the cracked glass from the canvas, a new insert must be installed in its place. Many people have difficulty making choices suitable material for replacement. Before starting to describe possible alternative inserts, I would like to say that Sometimes you can simply seal up broken or cracked glass using the following options:

1. Special decorative film in cases where the crack or chip is small in size. It is glued to all the glass at once so that the door looks harmonious and complete.
2. Fiberboard sheet. This option is temporary and can only be used until new glass is selected. To improve the appearance, it is also recommended to cover the temporary insert with decorative film.

To permanently replace cracked glass in a door, you can use other materials:

1. Ordinary glass. This material does not have any decor of its own, it is completely transparent, has wide availability and a low price. When you choose this option for a replacement, you have the opportunity to decorate it in any way in the future.
2. Organic glass has high level strength, and it is very difficult to break it, but scratches on such material appear quite quickly. This drawback can be eliminated with the help of a decorative film, which will both decorate the door itself and protect the insert from minor damage.
3. Decorative (stained glass) glass. This replacement option is the most stylish, beautiful and expensive. An insert made of such glass has an unusual appearance and high strength. True, you will need to spend a lot of time selecting the right one for general style interior drawing. It will be impossible to install some types of this material at home.
4. Tempered glass is characterized by increased strength, fire safety and sound insulation.

There are quite a lot of materials for replacing old cracked glass. Preference should be given to the one that most closely suits not only its technical specifications, but also in appearance.

How to insert it yourself: step-by-step instructions

The installation of a new decorative part in the door leaf should begin not with the work itself, but with measurements. It is necessary to accurately determine the size of the future insert. Carrying out measuring work, you need to remember that the glass itself should not fit into the grooves too tightly, otherwise it may burst again from strong pressure.

To install a new insert you will need the following equipment:

• sealant;
• small nails;
• hammer;
• glue;
• rubber insert.

The replacement itself is quite simple in several steps:

1. The sealant is applied on one side of the door leaf into special grooves for glass.
2. The newly purchased insert is inserted into the elastic band and then installed in the grooves. Glue glass and wood directly without using such rubber seal it is possible, but such an installation will be unsafe, and the glass itself will not be securely fixed in the grooves.
3. The sealant is applied again, but on the other side of the door.
4. After 5 minutes, the previously removed beads are installed. If necessary, they should be securely fixed using special small nails.
5. The door leaf must be left motionless for another couple of hours. During this time, the entire structure will be completely secured inside the door.

Glue the glass into wooden door You can not only use sealant, but also special wood or universal glue. The application of sealant also remains a mandatory part, but this step is performed after the glass is installed.

It is best to do this work after removing the door from its hinges. This installation option is the simplest and is suitable for regular rectangular glass.

The technology itself can be used for other types of inserts installed not only in regular doors, but also sliding or collapsible.

If the glass is located in the side door, and it is not possible to remove the panel itself from the hinges, then it is necessary to secure the door panel firmly in such a way that so that it does not move during operation.

How to change a side door?

In addition to ordinary interior doors, today you can also find side doors, which may also have a damaged glass insert. The drawstring door leaf differs from the usual one in that it has special reinforcement bars that securely fasten the structure itself in doorway. Replacing the insert in such a door will be done as follows:

• It is necessary to remove the door from its hinges using a screwdriver and first removing the plugs. The bolts should be unscrewed with inside loops
• The door leaf is laid on a flat horizontal surface located above the floor level.
• Using a ruler or chisel, it is necessary to remove the remaining plugs located along the edges of the canvas.
• Remove the fasteners with a screwdriver.
• Using a hammer and wooden block it is necessary to disconnect the drawer along the entire perimeter from the door itself. The direction of movement is from bottom to top. It is necessary to begin removing the drawer from the place where the fasteners were located.

• After disconnecting the drawer, you must carefully remove it from the canvas and, wearing gloves, remove the cracked glass from the grooves along with the silicone seal.
• We take measurements of the glass and purchase a replacement.
• But we put the seal on the new insert and insert it into the grooves.
• We install the drawer in place.
• Now you need to assemble and install the entire canvas in the reverse order of disassembling the structure.

Replacing glass inserts in a side door is considered more complex than the work performed on conventional interior doors, so you should approach it extremely responsibly and carefully.

How to fix loose glass in an apartment?

The glass in such door panels does not always crack or break. Much more often you can hear that it simply begins to wobble a lot and make loud and unpleasant sounds. Solve this problem without replacement decorative insert can be done in several ways:

• You should purchase a special “sanitary” sealant, which is applied in a thin strip into the cracks formed between the insert and the wood.
• Ordinary matches are inserted into the corners one at a time glass panel. You can use them instead acrylic putty, which is also applied to the corners of the insert.
• Small pieces of cork are generously lubricated universal glue and around the perimeter of the glass are inserted into the slots.
• You can also carefully remove the beads themselves, apply sealant to the glass, and reinstall them on top, but closer to the decorative panel itself.

All these methods for eliminating noise and movement of glass in doors really help get rid of the problem, and their implementation does not take much time.

Installation options

There are two main ways to replace glass in interior doors, and each of them, in turn, has two varieties:

• Installation of a new insert with maintaining or increasing the size. In the first case, cracked or broken glass is removed and a new one of the same size is installed in its place. This type of work is considered the easiest and fastest.
• In the second case, after dismantling the damaged insert on the door leaf, he draws an image of a new one with a pencil, then measurements are taken, and then glass of a suitable size is purchased. Using a hacksaw, the desired shape of the hole is cut out, special grooves are made in it, and only then installation occurs. Such work requires special care in measurements and caution when cutting out a new shape in the door, otherwise you can only ruin the entire material without solving the problem.