The style and color of the door handle can be upgraded and you can also add grids for a traditional french door look.
How to replace patio doors with french doors.
As you look at replacing your sliding patio door with a french patio door there are a variety of options and upgrades to consider.
Start by uninstalling the glass doors and pulling out the old door frame.
In order to remove the frame of the sliding doors you have to cut the stucco with a four inch diamond blade.
Patio door options and upgrades.
I cut it two inches away from the exposed frame and remove the stucco and the styrofoam.
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Now the flange is exposed i remove the nails or screws and the frame can be pulled out.
Remove the threshold and doorjamb.
How to replace sliding glass doors with french doors.
Installing french doors from scratch is a big job but it s made easier by pre made door kits.
Do this carefully if you d like to reuse them on your new door.
Remove trim pieces around the door frame by prying them out with a hammer.
New french doors will still swing open on a hinge either outwards or inwards but the newer model will increase security and greatly reduce the need for any repairs.
If you re considering replacing a sliding glass door with french doors leave the stress to the glass experts at glass doctor.
Remove the door from its hinges by placing a screwdriver under the top lip of the hinge pin and tapping with a hammer to drive the pin out.
Use your hammer to remove the nails holding the sliding door unit in place.
Replacing sliding glass doors can be a challenging process but we make it simple safe and efficient.
Our experts offer a variety of affordable door options so you can customize the perfect french doors for your home.
When replacing french doors one of the important considerations to make is the material you want the new doors to be made from.
If the jamb proves difficult use the reciprocating saw and the metal cutting blade to cut through the nails then pry the doorjamb off.