What's the difference between a French door and a sliding glass door?

A French door uses a hinge to swing open or close while a sliding glass door operates on a track to open and close.

Do both doors open on French patio doors?

Both doors on French patio doors can open.

How do you secure French doors?

Our French doors have locking bolts at the head and the base of the door. Lifting the handle 45 degrees upward sets the head and foot bolts while a 90 degree turn of the key from the outside or the thumb turn inside will lock the deadbolt.

Do French doors open in or out?

French doors can open in and out, but our French doors open inward to provide a better seal and protect your home from the weather.

Do both doors open on French patio doors?

Both doors can open on French patio doors, but in some cases homeowners opt to have a fixed panel, or a door that doesn’t open.

Do French doors have screens?

Marvin Replacement French doors have optional swinging screens or a sliding screen.

EXTERIOR INSWING FRENCH DOOR REPLACEMENT

Exterior view of a two-panel white Marvin Replacement inswing french door.

Interior view of a white inswing French door.

Marvin Replacement Inswing French Doors are a traditional style door that open into your home. Choose an inswing door, built with Ultrex ® fiberglass, if you are looking to maximize your outdoor space and have space to open a door into your home.

French doors, sometimes referred to as hinged doors, feature a wider profile and a more traditional look. French doors come as one, two, or three doors that swing open and can add elegance to a patio door.

MARVIN REPLACEMENT INSWING FRENCH DOOR FEATURES

Traditional design appeal
Stainless steel multi-point locking system
Wider profile
1, 2, or 3 panel configurations available

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WHY CHOOSE MARVIN REPLACEMENT INSWING FRENCH DOORS?

Strong Frame Material

Ultrex fiberglass is 8x stronger than vinyl doors to resist warping and shifting to protect your home.

Exceptional Stability

Ultrex expands 87% less than vinyl to resist leaks + seal failures for patio doors that open and close easily.

Easy Operation

Terrific for hot weather climates where you need to get in and out quickly to keep the heat out or in cold weather locales, so you don't open the door into a snow pile.

Elegant Hardware

Choose between our graceful Cambridge collection hardware or our sleek Northfield collection for door handles.

Exterior view of an opened Marvin Replacement French door.

Replacement Inswing French Door Design Options

Replacement Inswing French Door Styles

Custom-built Marvin Replacement Inswing French Doors look great when used to open up to a patio or deck from a living room, dining room, or a bedroom. The curved design of the handles add soft lines to a room and they can help bring in more natural light to unlighted areas of your home. Inswing French doors come in one, two or three panel configurations.

French doors are easy to operate and don’t need routine cleaning of the sill, like sliding patio doors. They can create a tighter seal to prevent air leakage and can lock with keys.

Selected: One Panel

A white Marvin Replacement Inswing French door with a beige door sill and a white Northfield style door handle.

A white Marvin Replacement two-panel Inswing French door with a white Northfield style handle and beige door sill.

Exterior Colors

Our finish stands up to the elements, so much so that 48,000 hours of sun can't fade our finish* and our fade-resistant acrylic finish resists scratches, chalking, chipping, denting, and peeling. Choose from seven stunning exterior colors for your hinged patio door.

Selected: Stone White

An example of a Sierra finish option for Marvin Replacement windows and patio doors.

An example of a Cashmere finish option for Marvin Replacement windows and patio doors.

Example of a Pebble Gray finish color for Marvin Replacement windows and patio doors.

An example of a Bronze finish for Marvin Replacement windows and patio doors.

An example of a Bahama color finish for Marvin Replacement windows and patio doors.

An example of an Ebony finish color with Marvin Replacement windows and patio doors.

Exterior side of a Marvin Replacement Inswing French Door with a Stone White finish.

Marvin's Ultrex® fiberglass finish is verified to the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) 624 specification. Achieving AAMA 624 verification means that our Ultrex finish has passed rigorous tests that simulate the harsh conditions a finish can encounter throughout the life of a window or door.

*Average sunlight exposure per 10 years

Interior Colors

We use the same tough acrylic finish on our four interior color options that we use on our exterior colors. You can also choose our stainable EverWood® finish for the look of wood without the maintenance.

Selected: Stone White

Interior side of a Stone White colored Marvin Replacement Inswing French door.

1. Sierra interior is not available with Ebony exterior

2. Bronze interior is only available with Bronze exterior

3. Ebony interior is only available with Ebony exterior

Finish samples are approximate. Schedule a design consultation for an up close view of color options.

Glass Coatings

Our experts will walk you through energy efficient glass options to find the right selection for your home and the best patio door for your space. Our insulating glass has an argon gas fill between the panes for energy efficiency. Choose from four glass coatings, plus decorative glass options, and specialty glass choices.

Low E-1

Primarily used in colder climates, Low E1 allows more heat in to warm a room while blocking heat loss.

Low E-2

Low E2 offers year-round performance in moderate climates. It will help retain heat in your home during the winter and keep heat out during the summer.

Low E-3

Low E3 rejects solar heat while letting light in, resulting in increased performance in climates with intense sun exposure.

Low E-3/ERS

Low E3/ERS provides maximum efficiency year-round in all conditions.

Selected: Low E1

Decorative Glass

Decorative glass options are ideal for spaces like bathrooms to balance natural light and privacy.

Selected: Rain

Marvin Replacement Reeded Decorative glass

Example of Marvin Replacement Gray Tint Decorative Glass

Sample of Marvin Replacement Green Tint Decorative Glass option.

Example of Marvin Replacement Bronze Tint Decorative Glass.

Specialty Glass

We offer specialty glass to best suit the needs of your home. You can choose tempered glass, laminated glass, and STC/OITC glass for specific windows and rooms.

Tempered Glass

Tempered glass increases glass strength to help prevent breakage. Tempered glass is ideal for windows close to the floor or located in high-traffic areas.

Laminated Glass

Even more durable than tempered glass, laminated glass is often referred to as impact resistant or safety glass due to its vinyl inter layer that tends to remain in place when shattered.

STC/OITC Glass

Sound Transmission Class and Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class glass has increased pane thickness on the room side and works in areas where exterior noise is a concern.

Divided Lites

We offer various divided lite patterns so you can replicate the look of your original windows and doors—or add new architectural interest to your home. Choose from Simulated Divided Lites for classic appeal or Grilles-Between-the-Glass for easy cleaning. Inswing French Doors can have a Prairie pattern or a Standard pattern.

Selected: Grilles-Between-the-Glass

Cutaway of Marvin Replacement Grilles Between the Glass

Cutaway of a Marvin Replacement window with Simulated Divided Lites.

A white Marvin Replacement Inswing French door with Prairie style divided lites and a Northfield style door handle.

A white two-panel Marvin Replacement Inswing French door with Standard Divided Lites and Northfield style door handle.

Hardware

Select door handles from our Northfield and Cambridge collections to match your home style. Our Northfield collection has contemporary style appeal while our Cambridge collection harkens to traditional design.

Selected: Satin White Northfield Collection

Marvin Replacement Stone White Door Handle

1. Sierra, Brushed Chrome, and Antique Brass not available in the Northfield Handle Collection.

Locks

Inswing French doors feature a stainless steel multi-point locking system that secures the door in four locations for stability and security.

Selected: Multi-point Top Lock

Close up of a Marvin Replacement multi-point patio door lock on a door with EverWood finish.

Close up of a Marvin Replacement Multi-point patio door lock.

Close up of a Marvin Replacement patio door handle with a multi-point lock.

Sill and Weatherstrip

Our door sills can come as Bronze or Beige while weatherstrip can come as White, Beige or Black.

Selected: Bronze Sill

A white Marvin Replacement Inswing French door with a bronze sill and Cambridge Collection door handle

Exterior patio image featuring a 2-panel open Inswing French Door with Prairie 9-Lite Simulated Divided Lites in Pebble Gray exterior finish with Brushed Chrome hardware and a Beige sill

Screen Options

Our patio screen doors have an extruded aluminum frame and can have a Marvin Bright View™ charcoal fiberglass mesh screen or a Hi-Transparency mesh screen. Our patio doors use a top-hung screen design for a smoother operation.

Selected: Bright View Screen

Sample of a Marvin Replacement Bright View screen

Sample of a Marvin Replacement Hi Transparency window screen

White Marvin Replacement Top-Hung Patio Door Screen Door.

Inswing French Door Maintenance

To clean an inswing French door sill, wash with a mild soap and water solution. Should you need to remove your door panels, contact the Marvin Replacement team for instructions or have a technician come to remove the panel.

A screwdriver tightens a screw on a Marvin Replacement patio door screen.

INSWING FRENCH DOOR DESIGN + OPERATION

Our inswing French doors swing open into your home and lock securely with a multi-point locking system. Inswing French doors bring style and natural light to spaces that can benefit from natural light. Inswing French door have a classic design that can fit in every home.

Marvin Replacement Inswing French Doors are available with 1, 2 or 3 panels that open into your home for classic appeal.
Our multi-point locking system gives you a sense of safety and security.
Enhance your home’s character with traditional style details.
Marvin Replacement Inswing French doors are built with Ultrex^® fiberglass to pair lasting performance with timeless design.

Frequently Asked Questions

A French door uses a hinge to swing open or close while a sliding glass door operates on a track to open and close.
Both doors on French patio doors can open.
Our French doors have locking bolts at the head and the base of the door. Lifting the handle 45 degrees upward sets the head and foot bolts while a 90 degree turn of the key from the outside or the thumb turn inside will lock the deadbolt.
French doors can open in and out, but our French doors open inward to provide a better seal and protect your home from the weather.
Both doors can open on French patio doors, but in some cases, homeowners opt to have a fixed panel, or a door that doesn’t open.
Marvin Replacement French doors have optional swinging screens or a sliding screen.

Inswing French Door Project Transformations

Exterior view of an old wooden inswing French patio door.

Old wood inswing French door

Exterior view of a black Marvin Replacement Inswing French door installed on a patio.

New Marvin Replacement Inswing French Door

Added Assurance

Marvin Replacement windows and patio doors come with a limited lifetime warranty as well as a 5-year installation warranty to provide additional peace of mind.

Marvin Replacement Warranty

Looking for More Patio Door Information?

Discover more about the benefits of Marvin Replacement patio doors and more for your home.

Exterior view of a Marvin Replacement Sliding French door.

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Find out things to consider when you're searching for the right patio door for your home.

Patio Door Buying Guide

Exterior view of a white Marvin Replacement two-panel Sliding Glass Patio door

Indoor-Outdoor Living Ideas

Want to expand or transform your indoor-outdoor living? See what you should consider including.

Indoor-Outdoor Living Ideas

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Interior view of a Marvin Replacement Bi-fold patio door. opened in the middle.

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