Standard Sliding Glass Door Sizes: Everything You Need To Know

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Standard Sliding Glass Door Sizes: Everything You Need To Know 5 minutes Drew Anthony November 20th, 2019 living room setting with sliding doors

A glass sliding door can enhance your home’s decor with its elegant appearance, but choosing and installing one often brings up several questions.

What are the standard sliding door sizes? Is replacing a sliding door straightforward? What if a standard size doesn’t fit your needs?

In this article

Understanding the Appeal of Sliding Glass Doors
Installing Sliding Glass Doors
What are the Standard Sliding Glass Door Sizes?
What if No Standard Door Sizes Match Your Requirements?

Understanding the Appeal of Sliding Glass Doors
Installing Sliding Glass Doors
What are the Standard Sliding Glass Door Sizes?
What if No Standard Door Sizes Match Your Requirements?

Understanding the Appeal of Sliding Glass Doors

Installing a sliding door in your home can be a smart move for many reasons. First of all, they add a degree of sophistication to the interior design through their range of modern designs. This can work quite well in your home if you’re aiming for an overall contemporary minimalistic style.

Furthermore, sliding glass doors will make a room instantly look far more spacious and airy by letting natural sunlight in. As the door is made of see-through glass, it won’t obstruct your view, allowing you to enjoy the surrounding outside view. So, if you have a beautiful garden or porch, you can install a glass sliding door in your living room to be able to view it any time you want. This also helps to set an overall brighter mood in your indoor space.

Another appeal of having sliding glass doors is they allow easy access to your outdoor space. This helps to have a larger area that can host more people when entertaining guests. So, next time you want to host a party, you can simply open your sliding door wide open to seamlessly combine the outdoor and indoor space to have more room.

Installing Sliding Glass Doors

There are a few things you need to know before installing a sliding door. One of those important factors to consider is the size of the sliding door you are about to install. This is important for you to know if you ever want to replace your glass door in the future. Sliding glass doors are available in many standard sizes, making it easier for you to find replacement doors when the time comes. You can install and replace a sliding door yourself with the right tools and know-how, but it is always recommended you have a professional do it for you.

You can also opt for using sliding window rollers if you start to notice that your sliding door doesn’t open and close as smoothly as it used to. Rollers for both doors and windows are available separately in many different sizes according to the size of your door. Once you’ve bought your sliding door and window rollers, you can then contact a professional service to handle the replacement and ensure the door is working smoothly.

To maintain the smooth operation of your glass door, regular cleaning and maintenance are essential. For detailed instructions and tips, be sure to check out our complete guide to cleaning sliding doors. This guide will help you to keep your doors in top condition, extending their lifetime and increasing their performance.

What are the Standard Sliding Glass Door Sizes?

There is no one standard size for sliding glass and patio doors. When it comes to standard sizes, sliding glass doors will generally come in panels of two or three, depending on the space you want to cover with the door. A common standard size people will choose is a 2-panel sliding glass door. However, if you want to cover one entire side of a spacious room, then you may have to opt for a 3-panel sliding glass door.

The most common standard heights for 2 and 3-panel glass doors are:

6.6 feet (80 inches)
6.8 feet (82 inches)
8 feet (96 inches)

The most common standard widths of 2-panel glass doors are:

8 feet (96 inches)
6 feet (72 inches)
5 feet (60 inches)

The most common standard widths of 3-panel glass doors are:

12 feet (144 inches)
9 feet (108 inches)

What if No Standard Door Sizes Match Your Requirements?

If none of the mentioned standard sizes matches the requirements of the space you want to cover with a sliding glass door, then we suggest you seek the opinion of a professional. You should also contact a company that is well-versed in working with glass. They may even be able to solve your problem by building you a custom size sliding glass door for the perfect fit in your home.

If you’re wanting to buy rollers for your sliding doors or windows, then get in touch with Anthony Innovations or explore our range of heavy-duty rollers. Designed with a solid construction, our range of rollers have been engineered to help you easily improve or upgrade your current window and door system.

Drew Anthony

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