Before you start shopping for barn door hardware take a careful look at the area where you would like to install the barn door and figure out what door setup works best.
How to install a sliding barn door for a closet.
Here is the link to build one.
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.
Ready to install options can be costly and the idea of creating a diy barnwood door may seem intimidating but this guide will teach you how to choose your lumber remove your current door and install a brand new custom barn wood door in just a few steps.
If you want to cover the opening with one door you ll need an area on one side of the opening that s wide enough for the door.
Blending style and function they re great for closets pantries and home offices but because there s a small gap between the sliding barn door and the surrounding drywall they may not work well for bathrooms or other rooms where privacy is essential.
Custom barn doors are a lot of fun with the right help.
See our built in diy sliding barn doors in our kitchen renovation.
Sliding barn doors work best when there is enough empty wall space next to the opening that the door can slide completely open.
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.
Our sliding barn door installation in our kitchen is a must see post as well.
Like i mentioned earlier the door comes in 4 different styles and we chose the contemporary style.
Installing sliding barn doors which come in a variety of sizes and designs adds rustic charm and character to a home s interior.