Putty knife or scraper safety gloves and glasses razor blade scraper glazing compound if window pane is glazed chisel heat gun paint.
How to change window pane in a door.
Separate the exterior grille frame.
A fit that is too tight will result in another broken pane.
Use a caulking gun and squeeze a thin layer of window glazing compound in the primed grooves.
Jalousie windows are a type of window design often referred to as a louver window.
Step 5 set the points.
Remove the grille frame screws.
The pane should fit loosely to allow for expansion and contraction of the wood.
Measure the opening and have a piece of glass cut at your local hardware store 1 8th inch shorter and 1 8th inch narrower than the opening.
If any voids show under the glass pull out the pane add more putty and start over.
Press down gently so the glass adheres to the caulk.
Press the new window glass lightly to bed it.
Press the new pane into the caulk.
If you choose to replace a window pane in your door yourself these are the materials you will need.
With the help of a friend set the new window glass in place.
Wiggle the pane into the putty while applying even pressure with the tips of your fingers.
Cut the paint film.
Make sure the pane is completely in the sash before letting go of it.
Press in new glazing points every 10 inches with the tip of a putty knife.
Use a utility knife to cut through the paint film where the grille frame meets the door starting at one corner and working.
Remove the grill frames and glass panel.
Common in the southeast and california jalousie windows were a common fixture in early to mid 20th century.