Follow these steps to install a new set of pre hung french doors into a rough opening.
How to hang ecterior sliding barn doors.
We got barn doors.
Custom barn doors are a lot of fun with the right help.
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.
Instead of fastening the barn door rail to drywall first screw a ledger board to the wall studs for a sturdier mounting surface that allows the hanging door to clear the door frame.
Sliding barn doors work best when there is enough empty wall space next to the opening that the door can slide completely open.
Like i mentioned earlier the door comes in 4 different styles and we chose the contemporary style.
The directions for the sliding kit are very useful and straight forward.
Double barn doors require open wall space on both sides of the doorway.
The steps below will provide you with a simple outline for outfitting a barn or interior space with a sliding door.
The hardware with the sliding barn door system should include the following.
Likewise sliding barn doors are often used in interior spaces as an alternative to traditional doors or separators.
Be sure to drill your screws into studs so as to ensure the tracking.
How to hang and finish french doors.
When you buy your barn doors be sure to follow any instructions given with the kit.
See our built in diy sliding barn doors in our kitchen renovation.
Using a level draw a horizontal line the length of the sliding door track step two.
It also creates space for the new sliding door away from the wall to clear the trim.
2 flat steel track track joint brackets spacers screws lag bolts carriage bolts hanger rollers bottom roller guide and bottom rollers.
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.
Here is the link to build one.
Secure a 2 4 across the center of the line you drew in step one.
Our sliding barn door installation in our kitchen is a must see post as well.
Hang the sliding door track step 1 most installations will require a hanger board or ledger on the wall to mount the door track.
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.