Asked on Aug 07, 2017
Can you cut a hole in a glass panel door to install a pet door?
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I have a small glass panel door off my kitchen that would be the perfect spot to install a pet door. I have installed on a screen door before, but not sure if it's even possible to make a cut out of the glass without shattering it. Has anyone ever attempted this? The door is about 28" wide and 81" high with a 4" wooden frame around all sides.
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I don't think this is possible...and would probably be a safety issue. We had a solid glass door on the back of our house and replaced it with a half-glass door...only has glass on the upper half. That way, we could cut a hole for a doggie door on the bottom half. We kept the glass door in case we ever want to change it back.
I would cut the glass, glue it to a piece of wood, and put hinges on it.
I'd make a call to the local glass company and ask them. That would be the safest way to proceed, especially with such a large piece of glass.
I would have a Glazier do it, because old glass can be a problem......
no, it's tempered glass and won't cut
If the dog hits it in a certain way the glass may shatter. I have one in a regular steel door and I have seen our dogs take the door at a run and nearly miss the door, or hit the edge real hard going in or out. Don't take a chance with the life of your dog, or the glass door.
apparently, there are kits and it can be done.
There are kits but not a DIY project for most homeowners. Visit your local glass and mirror shop for quotes. If you have a sliding glass door or any wall space that would be suitable, check out items in this link.
https://www.hayneedle.com/product/idealmodularslidingglassdogdoor.cfm?source=pla&kwid=DoorsGatesFences%20level03&tid=IDL001-1&adtype=pla&kw=&lsft=adtype:pla&gclid=Cj0KCQjwn6DMBRC0ARIsAHZtCeNlpCu_WG9RE2ipCXuWEKEb731vt3YgX2Dv9KDgiHmFSKvSsclnFFkaAmFBEALw_wcB