The width of the pet door should be 2 inches wider than the measurement between your pet s shoulders see pictured.
How to install a sliding door doggie door.
It s a do it yourself project that s simple to complete.
Measure your pet the dog or cat door you choose needs to be large enough to accommodate the height and width of your dog.
If your door is heavy have a friend positioned on the outside of the door to assist you.
If you choose a door too small they may not feel comfortable going through it.
The new panel that is inserted has glass on top and a pet door flap at the bottom.
Once the caulk is dry reattach the door complete with your new dog door to its frame.
If any gaps remain use caulk to seal around the newly installed doggie door.
Once you install a doggie door in a glass door the slider of the door slides in its track against the sliding glass pet door panel.
Before you install a pet door in your home you ll need to choose the right model.
Pet doors or dog doors that mount in the sliding screen door are usually installed in the lower left or right corner of the screen door depending on how your patio door opens.
Next you ll need to secure the doggie door to the exterior door by attaching the screws into the predrilled holes.
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Mount the pet door into the cut wood as directed by the instructions.
Before purchasing a new dog door or cat door consider the size.
How do i install my sliding door insert.
Consider the size of your home and your pet when making your selection.
Once you ve removed all three pins carefully open the door and lift it off the hinges.
Install your sliding glass pet door.
When installing a pet door in a glass door a panel is inserted into the sliding door track.
These are the general steps for installing your pet door in a standard exterior door.
Close the door and secure with a lock.
Lay the door flat on a set of sturdy sawhorses.
The height of the pet door should be 2 inches taller than the measurement between the top of your pet s shoulders and the bottom of its chest see pictured.
Next slide the wood into the sliding glass doors frame.
Please consult the manual and cutting template for your pet door for more specific instructions.
Here are a few tips.
The track for the door is shortened.
Position the door so that the location of your pet door is clear of the sawhorses and the interior side is facing up.