How do I resize a pet door
I just bought a patio door secondhand. It was the perfect price but the pet door is too big. My concern is someone being able to crawl through it. How can I go about filling it in to put in a smaller door?
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Hi, You will need to place and secure a panel on the front and one on the back to cover the whole area and then trim around it.
If the new one is just a little smaller you could add a piece of wood or wide molding to modify the size. If it's a big difference in size, you may need a new door. Here's a link on securing a dog door:
https://www.cuteness.com/article/doggie-door-burglar-proof
Once you resize the opening the existing flap will no longer be able to swing in and out. You will probably need to purchase a new smaller flap.
Might be better to look for another smaller door and resell the one that is too large.
A piece of wood on top of the inside of the doggie door would reduce the height of it, then attach a new flap for the smaller opening.
I agree a solid piece of wood across the top on both sides of the door to the height of the doggie door you would prefer would be about the only thing I can think of.
You would need to cover the existing opening with 3/8" or 1/2" plywood panels inside and out. Anything thinner will be too flimsy. Panels should be about 2" larger than the opening. You want a 1" overlap all around. Use glue and small nails to fasten them in place.
Can you put an insert at the top? I would go with white. Add a panel or two, similar to shiplap look.
I was thinking about it last night, could I put a trim over the edge to bring it in and use some kind of expanding foam to insulate? Then instal the new door in that?
Build in a piece of wood on both sides. Make it look intentional and decorative. Put some decorative molding around the square. Caulk and paint all the same color.
You would have to add a piece of wood securely, then put the new door into place.