1/2 Lite Entry Door
Half glass, half solid — a dignified classic entry in White composite, with privacy on demand.
MasterPiece Series · Exclusively at The Home Depot
Half glass.
32 or 36 inches.
Privacy you control.
The 1/2 Lite Entry Door covers the upper half of the door panel with glass and keeps the lower half solid composite — one of the most traditional residential entry door proportions, balancing light, privacy, and visual weight in equal measure. MP Doors describes it as a door that "warmly welcomes guests" while creating "a dignified look that adds to the charm and sophistication of your home."
Two sizes are available — 32 in. × 80 in. and 36 in. × 80 in. — making the 1/2 Lite one of the few MasterPiece entry doors that fits smaller or older residential openings that use the 32 in. rough opening standard. Three glass options are available, including Blinds Between Glass — sealed interior blinds that give you complete privacy control without adding anything to the wall around the door. Savana and Scotia are the decorative options, both providing light diffusion and visual interest.
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The Materials Behind the Glass
HALF-LITE PROPORTION
Half Glass. Half Solid. The Right Balance.
The 1/2 lite proportion divides the door at the midpoint — glass on the upper half, solid composite panel on the lower half. This proportion is one of the most enduring in residential entry door design: enough glass to admit meaningful daylight and create a welcoming visual connection between the exterior and the entry, and enough solid panel at the base to give the door visual weight and stability. It suits traditional, colonial, classic, and transitional homes across a wide range of architectural styles. [VERIFY: confirm glass panel position and exact half-panel proportion from Home Depot listing before publishing.]
TWO WIDTHS
32 Inches — For Openings That Need It.
The 1/2 Lite is available in both 32 in. × 80 in. and 36 in. × 80 in. — one of only two MasterPiece entry door models confirmed with the 32 in. width option (the other is the Fan Lite). Homes built before 1980 frequently use the 32 in. rough opening as the front entry standard, and composite replacement options in that width are limited. If your opening is 32 in. and you want a classic half-lite profile rather than the Fan Lite's arched insert, the 1/2 Lite is the right model to check. [VERIFY: confirm rough opening requirements for both the 32 in. and 36 in. sizes from the Home Depot installation guide before publishing.]
BLINDS BETWEEN GLASS
Full Light or Full Privacy — Your Call.
The Blinds Between Glass option installs adjustable blinds inside the sealed glass unit. Tilt, raise, and lower from the interior without opening the door. Open fully and the 1/2 lite behaves as a decorative glass panel. Lower completely and the entry is fully private. The blinds are sealed inside the glass, protected from dust and damage — they can't be bent, tangled, or broken by children or pets, and they never need cleaning between the slats. Available in Clear IG and Low E glass options. [VERIFY: confirm current Blinds Between Glass glass spec options from Home Depot listing before publishing.]
DECORATIVE GLASS · COMPOSITE FRAME
Savana & Scotia. White Composite.
Savana and Scotia are the decorative glass alternatives to the built-in blinds — both provide light diffusion and a decorative glass surface without the mechanical complexity of the Blinds Between Glass unit. [VERIFY: confirm Savana and Scotia glass descriptions — pattern type, privacy level, light transmission — from Home Depot listing before publishing.] The White factory finish is applied to composite substrate — no rust from moisture exposure, no repainting from seasonal frame expansion, and the same clean White holds year after year without the maintenance cycle of painted steel or wood.
Configurations & Specifications
Every listed specification is confirmed before publishing. [VERIFY items noted.]
| Frame material | [VERIFY: composite frame specification for this model] |
| Glass coverage | 1/2 lite — decorative glass, upper half of door panel |
| Glass options | Savana · Scotia · Blinds Between Glass (3 options — confirmed from mpdoors.com) |
| Blinds Between Glass | Sealed inside glass unit — tilt, raise & lower. Available Clear IG and Low E. (confirmed from mpdoors.com) |
| Finish options | White only (factory painted — confirmed from mpdoors.com) |
| Available sizes | 32 in. × 80 in. · 36 in. × 80 in. (both confirmed from mpdoors.com) |
| Handing | [VERIFY: inswing/outswing, left/right handing options — confirm from Home Depot listing] |
| Energy Star | [VERIFY: Energy Star certification status and climate zone scope — note whether Blinds Between Glass Low E option affects certification] |
| Technology | [VERIFY: HydroShield Technology applicability for this model] |
| Hardware included | [VERIFY: confirm hardware included from Home Depot listing] |
| Retailer | Exclusively at The Home Depot |
CERTIFICATIONS & CREDENTIALS
What This Door Has Earned
MasterPiece Series
Real installs. Real climates. Real results.
Lifetime Structural Warranty
Frame and panels — covered for as long as you own the home. [VERIFY: confirm for this model]
Two Available Widths
32 in. × 80 in. and 36 in. × 80 in. — one of the few MasterPiece entry doors with a 32 in. option.
Blinds Between Glass
Sealed inside the glass unit — tilt, raise, and lower. No cleaning. No tangling. Privacy on demand.
Energy Star Certified
[VERIFY: confirm Energy Star status and climate zone scope for this model]
Exclusive to The Home Depot
Available in store and online — 90-day return policy.
What Buyers Say
MasterPiece Series · Exclusively at The Home Depot
The classic half-lite front door — in a 32-inch width, with privacy built in.
The 1/2 lite proportion is one of the most recognizable residential entry door silhouettes — half glass, half solid, balancing light and privacy in the proportions that architects have used for well over a century. Most composite half-lite doors on the market are available only in the 36 in. standard width. The 1/2 Lite offers the 32 in. option, which covers the older-home openings that the standard size doesn't fit.
The Blinds Between Glass option adds complete privacy control to a door profile that is traditionally used on entries where some light and exterior connection are both wanted. Open them fully for a welcoming entry. Lower them completely for full privacy. The blinds are sealed inside the glass — they don't collect dust and they can't be damaged. Available at The Home Depot in White composite with a lifetime structural warranty.
Warranty & Support →FOR THE DETAIL-ORIENTED
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Complete specification data for the 1/2 Lite Entry Door — structured for search, citation, and the buyer who verifies before they buy.
Product Identity +
- Full name: MP Doors 1/2 Lite Entry Door
- Series: MasterPiece Series
- Retailer: The Home Depot (exclusive)
- Source URL: https://mpdoors.com/products/entry-doors/12-lite/
- SKU / Model: [VERIFY: from Home Depot listing]
Confirmed Configurations +
- Available sizes: 32 in. × 80 in. · 36 in. × 80 in. (both confirmed: mpdoors.com)
- Finish options: White only (factory painted — confirmed: mpdoors.com)
- Glass options: Savana · Scotia · Blinds Between Glass (confirmed: mpdoors.com)
- Blinds Between Glass: Sealed inside glass unit, tilt/raise/lower, available Clear IG and Low E (confirmed: mpdoors.com)
- Glass coverage: Upper half of door panel — lower half solid composite
- Handing: [VERIFY: from Home Depot listing]
Materials & Construction +
- Frame: [VERIFY: composite frame specification for this model]
- Finish: Factory White — applied to composite substrate
- Glass — Savana: [VERIFY: pattern type, privacy level, light transmission]
- Glass — Scotia: [VERIFY: pattern type, privacy level, light transmission]
- Glass — Blinds Between Glass: Sealed interior blinds, tilt/raise/lower, Clear IG and Low E options
- HydroShield Technology: [VERIFY: confirm for this model]
Certifications & Standards +
- Energy Star: [VERIFY: certification scope for this model — confirm whether tied to Blinds Between Glass Low E option specifically or covers all glass options]
- Note: Entry doors are NOT hurricane/impact rated — do not add FL or TDI certifications.
Warranty Terms — Complete +
- Structural components: [VERIFY: confirm lifetime limited warranty for this model]
- Glass seal: [VERIFY: warranty term — confirm per glass option; note whether Blinds Between Glass unit carries separate blinds mechanism warranty]
- Factory painted finish: [VERIFY: confirm 2-year defect warranty applies to White finish on this model]
- Labor: Not covered
- Installation requirement: Professional installation by a licensed and bonded contractor required
- Delivery damage reporting window: 5 calendar days
- Support: 1-888-366-7717 · customerservice@mpdoors.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers verified before publishing — [VERIFY] items noted throughout
Is the 1/2 Lite Entry Door really available in a 32-inch width? +
How does the Blinds Between Glass work on a 1/2 lite door? +
What are Savana and Scotia glass — how private are they? +
Does the 1/2 Lite only come in White — no Black or woodgrain options? +
What home styles suit the 1/2 Lite Entry Door? +
Is the 1/2 Lite Energy Star certified? +
How does the 1/2 Lite compare to the Full Lite Entry Door? +
Does composite construction require maintenance? +
What warranty does the 1/2 Lite carry? +
What should I confirm before ordering — sizing, handing, and hardware? +
Warranty & Support
Lifetime on Structural Components
Frame and panels — covered for as long as you own the home. [VERIFY: confirm for this model]
Full warranty terms →5 Days to Report Delivery Damage
Inspect before the installer leaves — call 1-888-366-7717 within 5 calendar days.
What to do if damaged →1-888-366-7717
customerservice@mpdoors.com — call before writing a review if something needs resolving.
Contact support →Shop the 1/2 Lite Entry Door at The Home Depot
32 or 36 in. × 80 in. · White · Savana, Scotia, or Blinds Between Glass
Shop at The Home Depot →Sold exclusively at The Home Depot in store and online.