Use a utility knife to cut through the paint film where the grille frame meets the door starting at one corner and working.
How to change window pane in a door.
Cut the paint film.
Separate the exterior grille frame.
Jalousie windows are a type of window design often referred to as a louver window.
Step 5 set the points.
Press in new glazing points every 10 inches with the tip of a putty knife.
With the help of a friend set the new window glass in place.
Press down gently so the glass adheres to the caulk.
Continue pushing down until the glass is centered in the opening and about 1 8 inch of putty remains between the face of the glass and the rabbet.
Press the new pane into the caulk.
Putty knife or scraper safety gloves and glasses razor blade scraper glazing compound if window pane is glazed chisel heat gun paint.
Common in the southeast and california jalousie windows were a common fixture in early to mid 20th century.
The pane should fit loosely to allow for expansion and contraction of the wood.
Measure the opening and have a piece of glass cut at your local hardware store 1 8th inch shorter and 1 8th inch narrower than the opening.
Remove the grill frames and glass panel.
If any voids show under the glass pull out the pane add more putty and start over.
Hold the new pane firmly and line it up with the sash.
Make sure the pane is completely in the sash before letting go of it.
Press the new window glass lightly to bed it.
Slide it into the sash from the bottom first then work your way up until the pane is completely in.
Wiggle the pane into the putty while applying even pressure with the tips of your fingers.
Use a caulking gun and squeeze a thin layer of window glazing compound in the primed grooves.