How to add a window to a hollow core door by beck from beckwith s treasures.
Adding a window to your front door.
It is a small room and while i am rarely in there with the door shut i thought.
Adding a window to a front door 1.
Step 2 sand the edges of the opening with medium grit sandpaper to make it smooth.
Here s how it s done.
It took us awhile to get used to coming down the stairs and being hit with light like the front door was wide open.
The natural light that streams through the entry now is wonderful.
Cut the panel out of the door or a piece the size you require for your window.
For metal doors you ll have to figure out if there s a wooden frame underneath and cut the window to fit inside the framework without weakening the structure.
Measure and mark the area you will remove to receive the window.
If you re limited to a certain size opening go visit your window supplier and see if they offer a window kit that fits.
Using the measurement guide on zabitat s website measure the size of your cut.
You can also apply this concept when choosing outdoor planters or patio furniture.
Remove the door from the door jamb by removing the pins from the hinges.
I am excited to share a simple tutorial for dressing up a boring interior hollow core door.
Adding the decorative glass window and painting the door white tied the entry together nicely.
Apply additional coats if you wish for great opacity.
Sorry i had to re upload this video.
In this front entry the arch in the window above the door is a prominent design element that reappears in the awning overhead.
Measure and mark for your cuts.
Finish the corners with a handsaw to get a nice clean cut.
Hi i am beck from beckwith s treasures.
Apply a thin coat of the spray paint and let it dry.
Center the tip of a large nail at the base.
Welcome my wife has been wanting a new front door.
Place the door exterior side down across two sawhorses.
We painted our door before we even started the project because it was desperately in need of some.
Connect the entry with the rest of your home s exterior by repeating elements to create a cohesive look.
How to add a window to your front door step 1.
This is the complete one.
The first one only played half the video.
Clean the glass throughly and tape off the window or door frame.