Installing a sliding glass door is a great way to let in natural light and make space appear larger. Sliding glass doors lie on a track, and one door slides past the other. You can install sliding glass doors in your home if you have the right equipment and an easy-to-follow guide.
Materials and tools needed to install a sliding glass door
- Screwdriver
- Drill and drill bits
- Measuring tape
- Silicone
- Nails
- Shims
- Glass sliding door and frame kit
- Step one-preparation.
It is best to ensure that you have all the tools and materials you need within reach. You lay a large tarp or cardboard on the floor to protect it from scratches and make cleaning up easier.
- Step two -apply silicone.
The second step is to apply adhesive to the wood that is next to your door jamb. Ensure that you apply enough silicone to the lumber.
- Step three –put in your sliding glass doors.
Take your sliding glass door unit and fix it in place. It is advisable to ask for help with this step since it can be heavy, and you do not want to break the glass.
- Step four –put in your shims.
Next, put in shims to ensure that the door is level and keep the track smooth.
- Step five – secure the door with screws.
Ensure that the door is level and in the correct position before fastening it with screws. You will probably need somebody to hold the door in place while you secure it.
- Step six –trim the shims and install the hardware
The final step in your installation is to cut off the extended shims and install the hardware.
Voila! You can clean up the mess and enjoy your new sliding glass door.
Advantages of installing sliding glass doors
- Sliding glass doors ensure optimum use of space
Sliding doors require less space than swinging doors, and they help you maximize the space available. Sliding door panels do not need extra floor space for opening increases accessibility and allows you to personalize passageways. The glass doors are flexible and will enable you to divide or join areas as needed.
- Glass sliding doors make the space brighter.
Glass interior doors maximize the distribution of natural light to every corner. Interior frameless sliding glass doors help make your home brighter than when using wooden doors. Additionally, glass partitions allow you to partition the space and create less enclosed areas contributing to a brighter room.
- Glass sliding doors enhance accessibility.
Glass sliding doors are easier to open than swinging doors which enhances accessibility. Sliding systems that allow for large passageways, self-opening and self-closing mechanisms improve accessibility and make guests welcome.
- Glass doors are elegant and stylish.
Glass sliding doors are elegant and leave a good impression on your guests. Their contemporary designs are versatile, and can you can incorporate them into any style.
- Glass doors have additional safety features.
The security of your home is paramount. Any added security feature helps. Glass sliding doors are customized to have gaskets, aluminum seals, and fixed leaves secured together. You can get an additional locking mechanism with a hook-over that makes the leaf more secure. Engineered stiles will also provide added stability.
You can get strengthened or tempered glass up to six times stronger than standard glass, therefore not quickly broken. It also does not shatter into small pieces when broken, making it safer to use in offices.
Laminated glass doors have an added layer of reinforcement, making them difficult to break. Bulletproof glass doors do not blow easily and are resistant to force.
Contact us at Glassupply.com, and we will supply you with high-quality safety glass strong enough to keep your home and loved ones safe. We will provide laminated, tempered, and shatter-resistant glass for your doors and windows.
- Tempered glass sliding doors have noise reduction and temperature control
The tempered glass helps reduce outside noise and internal temperature control. Using tempered glass sliding doors will help you use minimum energy to maintain interior temperatures. You can install composite gaskets on the sliding glass doors to check the internal temperature and keep out loud noises.
- Enjoy unobstructed views with glass doors.
You can enjoy the views outside your home with glass sliding doors. If you want more discretion, patterned glass doors will give you some privacy whiles still allowing for visibility.
Contact us at Glassupply.com for all your DIY glass project needs. We offer an innovative online software system, DIY installation guides, videos, and online/phone support to help you get a flawless end product at half the cost. We use strengthened tempered glass that makes our doors durable and guaranteed to give you value for your money.
At Glassupply.com, we aim to supply the highest quality glass and glass hardware that surpasses our customers’ expectations. We stock various types and sizes of framed and frameless glass doors, and you can also choose clear, frosted, or patterned glass from our vast options.
