Barn doors an attractive alternative to a traditional door have become a mainstream option although the labor door and other materials can make it more expensive than a standard interior door schiltz says.
Installing a barn sliding door.
Roll the door on install a doorstop at one end.
With a helper hoist the door onto the track and slide it to the stop.
The best and quickest method toward installing a sliding barn door is to purchase a commercially available mounting kit.
Locate the studs use the stud finder to locate and mark the studs above the door.
Mark the screw locations drill pilot holes.
Attach the mounting board attach the mounting board by firmly nailing it to the joists inside the pole barn.
You do not need to remove the trim.
Things you ll need barn doors washers and bolts come with barn doors mounting boards dry wall fasteners joint brackets drill spacers bolts goggles hanger roller.
Construct the correct size door panels with materials bought or buy ready made ones if desired.
Barn door installation without removing door trim just a quick spackle we removed the standard sized existing basement door as well as the door hinges.
Here is the link to build one.
Custom barn doors are a lot of fun with the right help.
Drill router level and stud finder.
Prime and paint the backer board there should be one inch of space between the barn door and the wall frame.
A barn door can free up space compared to a swinging door but it also needs room to slide along its track.
Barn doors step 1.
For tools you ll likely need these.
Position the l shaped floor guide so that it contains the door in both its open and closed positions.
If you re mounting a single door you need wall space on one side of your opening that is at least the width of the door so it can slide completely open.
The nice thing about the jeld wen barn door kit is you can install the door right over your existing door trim.