How to Remove Stationary Sliding Glass Door
A stationary sliding glass door is also called a fixed sliding patio door or is designed to be used for the space of a room. Once it is open, its position will stay standing in place. Compared with a swinging glass door, this stationary sliding glass door has more stability and does not have a swing problem. Moreover, it can keep the whole area clean without any traces of wear-off on its tracks.
However, no matter how practical they are as your room parts, people always want to choose a new style and function design when updating their old house into a modern one. A solid wood sliding patio door might fit well with the house interior decoration theme, but it cannot hide along with the time passing by. Today I will discuss how to remove stationary sliding glass door. So let us get started.
Why Remove Stationary Sliding Glass Door?
Removing a stationary sliding glass door can be done only if one of the following cases happens in your home. The first is that your sliding door does not slide properly. You can’t open and close the door correctly. When you try to move it, something seems stuck on the tracks holding the glass door.
Another case for removing a glass door is installing another kind instead of this stationary one. Or else, maybe because of wear and tear, your current sliding glass doors look old or need replacement soon. In any other case, this article will teach you how to remove a stationary sliding glass door from your home and put another installation in its place!
Step-wise Guide on How to Remove Stationary Sliding Glass Door
Step 1 – Removing the Glass
Remove all the screws from the glass that you will be able to access. If there are any screws behind the door, you may have to use a drill and get it through into the cabinet base on which the door is mounted. This is because removing these screws will help take off the frame beneath it. Put all screws aside somewhere safe so you can easily reach them again when replacing the doo…
Step 2 – Remove Cabinet Frame
Take out all of its components like putty tape, sealant, glue, etc. Using a drill, remove all of its nails or mounting brackets from one side that you want to remove from your house wall. Since most rooms have doors only on one side, you need not remove the whole frame. Put off its screws, which should be enough to loosen up the door, which is now only being held in place by a leaving spacer. …
Step 3 – Final Steps
It’s time to disconnect all of the hardware components so that you can easily remove the first sliding glass door panel by itself. Disconnect the rollers from their mounting brackets and unscrew them completely. Pull them aside together with their rods, tracks, and hinges with minimal effort. Once they are removed, simply unhinge it from one side using your hands while also removing the last roller at the same time…
Step 4 – Removing Additional Components
If any additional hardware component is stuck on top of the sliding door, like a chamberlain or automatic closer, you need to remove it. Disconnect its wires from the electrical outlet and unscrew it before pulling it off. You may now remove your fixed glass doors alone…
Step 5 – Cleaning
After removing the old door, you need to clean the parts used in its construction with a dry cloth and the door’s frame. Its screws and nails should also be wiped using a damp rag to remove any leftover putty tape or caulk traces. Once done, reconnect all of these joints together.
Precautions while Learning How to Remove Stationary Sliding Glass Door
- Before trying to force any sliding glass door from its track, make sure it is unlocked.
- Only try to remove the stationary sliding glass door if there is a power outage because these doors are heavy even without the frame. They could cause serious injuries if one falls on you while removing them manually.
- If you want to try taking off the sliding glass door with your hands, hold it firmly at both ends and start pulling in opposite directions, which will cause the brackets on which the stationary sliding glass door slides open or closed to loosen up after this step continue removing it by pushing or sledding it out of its tracks using a crowbar or similar metal tool (Do not use plastics tools since they can break easily).
- While removing a stationary sliding glass door, do not try to remove it by tugging at its sides or top and bottom since this may cause damage to the sliding glass door’s tracks and brackets. Instead, you can remove it using the same method mentioned above but with these precautions in mind.
- Ensure you do not place yourself in front of a stationary sliding glass door while trying to take it off its track because they are heavy even without the frame compared with their opening counterparts (Rolling Sliding Glass Door).
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is The Best Replacement for A Stationary Sliding Glass Door?
If you need to replace a stationary sliding glass door, you might consider getting retractable or folding doors instead.
The main advantage of these doors is that they are easier to install. They come with hinges and hardware, so you must mount them in the opening. You don’t have to take down the walls around it, as long as it’s an unobstructed passageway.
You should also be able to find replacement parts for these doors if something happens during one of those rare events where your dog attempts suicide by running into the door head first, and this can save a lot since most companies will charge at least $100 per part for sliding glass doors. So if you have already made investments in buying a glass door, it will be even more advantageous for you to go with one of these doors.
If you need a replacement door and the area around your door is not filled with obstructions, and if there’s enough space between the top and bottom parts of your current glass sliding door, that should mean that these retractable or folding doors are the ones for you.
How Do Retractable Doors Work?
Retractable doors consist of two tracks, which run from either side of the opening up approximately 35 inches on either side of the doorway. These tracks allow the panels to retract into them when they are not in use. When opened, these panels slide out and across the opening.
When you are finished using your retractable screen door, close it back up by pulling the handle or pushing on any panels. You can rest assured that the same easy access will be there in future days after long-term use. These doors make excellent security features for homes and provide you with good ventilation without compromising safety. They also protect children from accidentally getting their fingers caught and prevent pets from escaping and unwelcome insects or strangers from entering your home.
The great news is that these doors are quite economical to buy and extremely easy to install with a few basic tools, making them both an affordable option when adding new security measures to your home, whether you have just moved in or are upgrading your old door.
You can use different materials to build these doors, such as fiberglass screens or steel frames. Steel framed retractable sliding door is the most popular choice of all. These panels come with various attractive finishes and colors, and they may be installed in any doorway no matter what it’s width.
How to Install Retractable Sliding Screen Door?
Installing a retractable screen door for your home is an easy DIY project that just about anyone can accomplish with only basic carpentry skills. The most important step in installing your new door is choosing the tracks you want to use and ensuring they are the correct length for your opening. The next step involves purchasing the frame parts kit and the panels you want to use. You will also need to ensure that your door opening is large enough for the panels to slide through and space for the tracks to fit into. Once you have these things, you must set up your tracks and install them on each side of your door opening. Next, secure them in place by screwing or nailing them onto your outer door frame using wood screws. Next, if desired, cut a piece of plywood slightly smaller than the size of the open portion of the screen track and place it at the bottom where it comes out from under your house siding so that water does not collect there if it rains. The last step includes installing your sliding/rolling glass doors on their tracks using the hardware included with your door panels.
Conclusion
Lastly, I hope the aforementioned discussion has helped you learn how to remove stationary sliding glass door from scratch. You should always follow all the pertinent issues regarding this process. Thank you, and have a good day!
Angela Ervin
Angela is the executive editor of DIY quickly. She began her career as an interior designer before applying her strategic and creative passion to lifestyle and home. She has close to 15 years of experience in creative writing and online content strategy for housekeeping, home decorations as well as other niche efforts. She loves her job and has the privilege of working with an extraordinary team. She lives with her husband, two sons, and daughter in Petersburg. When she's not busy working she spent time with her family.
