How To Cover Screws Around The Glass On Front Doors

How to replace the oval glass in an entry door.

How to cover screws around the glass on front doors.

Use thicker 3 8 inch lag screws 3 inches long around large windows. A sturdy screwdriver or small pry bar can quickly bow the doorjamb enough to release the latch. When the molding lifts up 1 4 inch move the screwdriver to the next side. If you opt for an outside mounted style like this keep the design coherent across the room by mounting all the.

A secure entry starts with a solid door and a grade 1 or grade 2 deadbolt with a solid 1 in. Drill pilot holes for the lag screws at each reference mark. Make a mark on the home exterior through each of the holes you drilled to show the locations for the lag screws. Locate the screws that fasten the outer framework of the glass insert to the door.

If the screws aren t exposed use a small screwdriver to pop off the small decorative caps. Long throw bolt see buying a deadbolt. If plenty of wall space exists between the top of the door frame and the ceiling fill it with a single wide roman shade treatment that will fold up tightly when not in use but will cover the entire door expanse in one swift motion at nightfall. From the outside face of the door carefully lift the exterior frame and glass assembly into the door opening.

Install the window unit. Roman shades above the frame. Have a helper hold the plywood in place at the window to be covered. Have a helper hold the unit in place from the outside while you position the interior half of the grille frame on the inside of the door and secure the two halves with the provided screws.

Check all exterior doors.