Accessorize. Consider decorative glass elements and stunning sidelights for your replacement door to give the exterior of your home an instant facelift.

Refresh with color. Find a beautiful replacement door that adds a splash of color and helps your home stand out from the rest. For a more dramatic change, consider painting your home’s exterior.

Accent with lighting. Add a lighted walking path or install spotlights to bring out special landscaping or architectural focal points on your home. The style and finish of your replacement door can complement the outside light fixtures to create a nice, cohesive look.

How Door Replacement Works

The door replacement process can be divided into three steps: selection, installation and warranty/service coverage. Here’s an overview of what happens at each step:

As you set out to find the right door, you’ll start by:

Contacting and meeting with potential partners: direct with manufacturer, home improvement store and/or contractor.

Understanding your installation options: manufacturer, home improvement store, contractor or DIY.

Understanding the styles, options and material types that fit your personal style and your home.

Creating a budget.

Getting accurate measurements of your existing door.

Choosing a replacement partner.

Whether you do it yourself or have someone do it for you, installing a new door involves:

Creating a door installation plan and schedule.

Prepping your home for installation day.

Installers containing the work area to minimize disruption to the rest of your home.

As you prepare to enjoy life with your new door, make sure you know:

How to operate and care for your new replacement door.

Who to contact in the event issues with the door or installation arise.

What your warranties do and don’t cover.