We read the instructions and sketched a simple plan of what we wanted the door to look like.
How to frame in a sliding door.
Keep checking with your level to see if it is even.
Our door is 8 tall so we cut two 8 pieces and four.
Make a header by fitting two 2 x 8s around a 1 2 inch piece of plywood.
The main structure of the door is a piece of plywood to achieve the thickness needed for the hangers we bought 1x3 lumber to make a frame.
Toenail the cripple stud to the top plate and the side of the header.
We started by picking everbilt sliding door hardware available at home depot.
Use shims under screw holes to help keep your threshold in good shape.
The barn door looks best if it overlaps the opening by at least.
Start on the top right side of the frame.
Cut the header to fit between the king studs.
Begin positioning the door into the opening from your exterior area.
Tack partially drive several 6d finishing nails or trimhead screws to hold it in place.
Tilt the door into the opening with the bottom side going in first using shims as necessary to create a secure fit.
Cut 1 x2 x8 boards to make the outer frame of the door.
On one side check the jamb for plumb and press the casing against the wall.
How to build and install a sliding door step 1.
Nail the rest of the frame up around the door but keep checking with the level to ensure it is equal all the way around.
Position frame tilt the frame into the doorway.
Complete the nail install on the lower left hand side of the sliding door frame.
Install a cripple stud between the header and the top plate halfway between the king studs.