Like i mentioned earlier the door comes in 4 different styles and we chose the contemporary style.
How to hang ecterior sliding barn doors.
Follow these steps to install a new set of pre hung french doors into a rough opening.
Sliding barn doors work best when there is enough empty wall space next to the opening that the door can slide completely open.
Custom barn doors are a lot of fun with the right help.
It also creates space for the new sliding door away from the wall to clear the trim.
Secure a 2 4 across the center of the line you drew in step one.
How to hang and finish french doors.
The steps below will provide you with a simple outline for outfitting a barn or interior space with a sliding door.
Our sliding barn door installation in our kitchen is a must see post as well.
Measure up from the floor the length of the door plus an inch and a quarter.
See our built in diy sliding barn doors in our kitchen renovation.
Keep in mind that light switches electrical outlets and heating and cooling registers on the walls next to the opening could be in the way.
Double barn doors require open wall space on both sides of the doorway.
The directions for the sliding kit are very useful and straight forward.
Using a level draw a horizontal line the length of the sliding door track step two.
Now i know i m not the first girl ever to put barn doors in her house but this is something i ve been wanting to do for years and when we moved into this house i knew just where i d put them.
When you buy your barn doors be sure to follow any instructions given with the kit.
How to hang a sliding barn door.
Purchase a door that s as tall as the opening height or opening plus trim and 2 inches wider than the door frame to cover the entire opening.
Hang the sliding door track step 1 most installations will require a hanger board or ledger on the wall to mount the door track.
Here is the link to build one.
Today i m taking a break from my flip house posts because i m just so excited to share this with you that i couldn t wait.
Be sure to drill your screws into studs so as to ensure the tracking.
We got barn doors.
Likewise sliding barn doors are often used in interior spaces as an alternative to traditional doors or separators.