How To Install A Dog Door Into A Glass Door

This option includes cutting a hole in your existing glass door and installing a pet door through that hole.

How to install a dog door into a glass door.

Buy a pet door guys window here. Use a glazier the glass in your slider window or sidelight is going to be tempered and you can t cut that. During this time your new glass panel is cut to size the mounting holes are drilled and the opening for your pet door is cut into the glass. The dog door or cat door is mounted in a new pane which will be installed exactly the same way as the original glass.

If your pet door doesn t include a template use the plastic slide as a template. As most glass doors today are tempered and dual pane which can easily shatter it s recommended to hire a professional installer to avoid any mess. For single pane of glass 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. Then your new glass panel is placed through a toughening treatment to ensure it is strong and durable to support the pet door and every day wear and tear.

Place the template in the desired location on the door at least 3 inches above the bottom edge of the door. Glass doors sl. Most pet doors include a template for placement. This is not a do it yourself job.

Insert the exterior half of the pet door through the cut opening. Through the glass pet doors. Then follow the instructions below. We offer affordable pet door dog door and cat door installation in glass for dogs and cats of all sizes.

Tape the template in place. You can also get the existing glass pane removed get the desired dog door insert installed in it and get it put back. Request a quote online or call 1800 018 886. 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.