Can You Install a Dog Door into French Doors?
French doors are one of the most popular places to install a pet door, and the good news is that in most cases, yes, you can.
At Platinum Pet Doors, we’ve installed pet doors into hundreds of French doors across Sydney using professionally manufactured replacement toughened safety glass.
Whether your French doors are timber, aluminium or uPVC, we’ll recommend the most suitable solution for your home and your dog.
Can You Cut the Existing Glass?
No.
If your French doors are fitted with toughened safety glass, the existing glass cannot be cut once it has been manufactured.
Instead, we replace the existing glass panel with a brand-new toughened safety glass panel manufactured specifically for your door.
The pet door opening is cut before the glass is toughened, resulting in a safe, professional and factory-finished installation.
Can Pet Doors Be Installed into Double Glazed French Doors?
Yes.
If your French doors are double glazed, we simply replace the existing insulated glass unit with a brand-new double glazed unit manufactured with the pet door opening already incorporated.
The finished result maintains the appearance and performance of your existing doors while allowing your pet easy access.
Which French Door Should the Pet Door Go Into?
Every home is different.
When we visit to measure, we’ll recommend the best panel based on:
- The way your doors open.
- Furniture placement.
- Access for your dog.
- Everyday practicality.
- The appearance of the finished installation.
Our goal is to make the pet door feel like it has always been part of the door.
Which Pet Door Is Best for French Doors?
This depends on your dog’s breed and size.
We regularly install:
- PetSafe Medium
- PetSafe Large
- PetSafe XL
- PetWay pet doors
- SureFlap microchip cat doors
- High Tech Pet collar activated doors
We’ll recommend the best option based on your pet and your existing doors.
How Does the Installation Process Work?
French door glass installations are normally completed over two visits.
Visit One – Measure
We measure the existing glass panel and confirm every dimension before manufacturing.
Manufacturing
Your new toughened safety glass is custom manufactured with the pet door opening already cut before the toughening process.
Typical lead time is 5–7 business days for single glazed glass and approximately 2–3 weeks for double glazed units.
Visit Two – Installation
We remove the existing glass panel and install the new replacement glass complete with your new pet door.
The finished installation is safe, neat and professionally completed.
Why Choose a Glass Replacement Instead of an Insert?
A replacement glass panel provides several advantages over temporary insert panels:
- Factory-finished appearance.
- Better weather sealing.
- Better security.
- Full use of your French doors.
- No bulky temporary panel.
- Professionally installed by qualified glaziers.
Need a Quote?
Simply send us:
- A photo of your French doors (inside and outside).
- Your dog’s breed (and shoulder width for larger breeds).
- Your suburb.
We’ll recommend the best pet door and provide a fixed quote with no obligation.