How To Install A Sliding Closet Door On Door Frame

The task is easier if you predrill the holes and use a drill bit on the drill to secure the screws.

How to install a sliding closet door on door frame.

Attach the plywood sheet to the back of the door. You ll need to know how wide your door frame is so the jamb fits in it. You will need to add 1 2 of plywood between the 2x4 s to get the right wall thickness of 3 1 2. Apply wood glue on all top surfaces of the pieces of both your inner and outer frames.

Tilt the door into the opening with the bottom side going in first using shims as necessary to create a secure fit. Flip the door so that the newly attached plywood side faces down. Finish the opening by installing drywall on each side. Place shims around the edges and top of your door frame every 12 inches.

Flip the door so that the newly attached plywood side faces down. To make the door header the top of the door frame cut two 2x4s to the same length as the width of the original opening and nail them securely together. Complete the nail install on the lower left hand side of the sliding door frame. Cut the door header.

Place the plywood on top of the frame apply wood glue and secure it with screws once it s aligned. Place the plywood on top of the frame apply wood glue and secure it with screws once it s aligned. Break out the tape measure. Place your door hinges and secure them in place with screws.

Note the measurement and save it for later. Nail the rest of the frame up around the door but keep checking with the level to ensure it is equal all the way around. Apply wood glue on all top surfaces of the pieces of both your inner and outer frames. To install the doors install the track on the top of the door s frame.

Check that the opening is the correct size for the bifold or sliding doors you will install. With this step by step guide you ll have stylish functional barn doors hanging in your house in no time. Hold the tape measure up to the top of the door frame. Measure the width of the door frame.

Measure the diagonals to be sure that the opening is at least within 3 8 inch of square and ensure that the sides are plumb and the header is level. Use shims under screw holes to help keep your threshold in good shape. Keep checking with your level to see if it is even. This is the actual thickness of a 2x4.

Use a level to keep up with how even the frame is.