Cut two 1x4s to the height of your door and two 1x4s seven inches shorter than the width of your door.
How to turn a regular door into a barn door.
Create an outer frame on the door with 1x4s.
To do this measure the door lengthwise and score a line across the bottom.
Measure the space you want to cover.
Next install the hardware.
For the back layer use as many 1x6 boards as needed to cover the gap of your door.
How to build a barn door.
Determine placement of doorknob.
When converting your hinged door to a barn door you may or may not need to adjust the length of the door to ensure that it slides smoothly on the railing and ground track without scraping across the floor.
For the front layer cut two 1x6 boards to span the width of your door space and attach at the top and bottom of the back layer.
Measure the width and height of the door.
Make sure your tops and bottoms are lined up perfectly and the plywood is flush with the door all down the side.
Use a template to mark the holes for your door hardware then drill the holes making sure to hold the drill perpendicular to the floor.
After the door is clean arrange all the plywood pieces on top how you want them to go.
You ll need a set of sliding door hardware as well as a door that s large enough to cover your opening.
Trim along this score line using a circular saw for a precise cut.
Trade your ordinary interior door for a farm chic sliding barn door with these easy steps.