Locate the studs use the stud finder to locate and mark the studs above the door.
How to install a sliding interior barn door.
Attach the mounting boards to the top and bottom of the doorway using drywall anchors and ensure that the mounting boards run straight along the doorway.
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Mark the stud locations hold the.
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Attach hanger rollers to the door according to the manufacturer s instructions using the supplied carriage bolts washers and nuts.
Standard interior doors are 1 3 8 thick which will be consistent with a standard track.
There originally was a pocket door on the left side of the.
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Cut list for installing a sliding door designed to cover a 30 inch wide opening with 4 inch casing on either side this door measures 38 inches wide by 2 inches thick by 83 inches tall.
Measure and cut two lengths of mounting board for each barn door.
The boards should be as long as the doors and about 1 inch or 4 cm wider than the track.
For single doors start about.
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All you need to do is gather your materials and tools buy some hardware and paint then get to work on your installation.
Attach the hanger rollers and hang the door.
Prime and paint the backer board there should be one inch of space between the barn door and the wall frame.
With this step by step guide you ll have stylish functional barn doors hanging in your house in no time.
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Locate the studs to install the upper track and fit the rail using a spirit level.
1x6 pine boards for the back.
Use a socket wrench to tighten with another person or two attach the bottom roller guide and rollers and hang the door on the track.