Sliding patio doors also referred to as patio doors are typically made of durable glass and steel aluminum vinyl or wood frames these doors are designed to offer a clear view into your backyard and many include sliding door locks that offer added security to your home.
Trimming out a sliding glass door.
Also called sliding glass doors these doors are designed to glide horizontally with one operating panel and one stationary panel.
In either case once you re ready to begin choose a side of the door to begin with and start lining the molding up in the exact spots you measured and marked earlier.
Sizes will tend to be a little different but as long as you select french doors that are slightly smaller than the old door it will be fairly easy to add more material to your frame to make it fit.
Step 3 install.
Secure the first piece with your carpentry nails.
Choose a trim that suits your home and your design aesthetic.
The trim around a door is also known as the casing and it adds some architectural interest to your room.
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They fit into tighter spaces than our hinged doors because their panels don t interfere with your room or patio.
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Old sliding glass doors can also be replaced with pre hung french doors if you prefer.
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If this is the case it is recommended to put the molding up around your sliding glass door piece by piece.
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