Determine the size of the door opening.
How to frame a sliding door.
Measure your door carefully and cut the opening to fit using a reciprocating saw.
Sliding patio doors also referred to as patio doors are typically made of durable glass and steel aluminum vinyl or wood frames these doors are designed to offer a clear view into your backyard and many include sliding door locks that offer added security to your home.
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Decide on where the sliding door will be.
I was able to build this one in about 30 minutes.
Step 1 find a sliding door location.
We started out in the lumber isle at our local hardware store.
The size of the door opening will vary depending on the size of the door you plan to install.
We re building sliding barn doors.
Not only did it solve the problem but it added another element of visual interest to the room.
Which means fewer pieces and cuts and that means easier to build.
Check the wall on both sides and on the top and bottom for any heating ducts or electrical and plumbing.
The steps to frame a sliding door and the tools required for the job are listed below.
The first sharing how to build the barn door and the second will be talking about barn door hardware and installation in our attic family room.
They can be used to open your home to other areas like your patio or deck as well.
Take it down and replace it with a sliding barn door.
This is going to be a two part series.
I designed this barn door to be visually sleek and modern.
To save money she used plumbing pipe instead of standard barn door hardware and she saved time by having some of her lumber cut at the hardware store.