Installing Slidingh Barn Doors

There must be a support beam or strong studs in place on which to anchor the sliding track and there should be ample space between the top of the opening and the ceiling to install the track.

Installing slidingh barn doors.

Add filler strips use a miter saw to cut the 15 filler strips according to the cut list. Prime and paint the backer board there should be one inch of space between the barn door and the wall frame. The boards should be as long as the doors and about 1 inch or 4 cm wider than the track. Adhere the upper stiles below it flush to the.

In season 1 episode 8 of fixer upper jo reminds us that doorways and even windows. Construct the correct size door panels with materials bought or buy ready made ones if desired. Locate the studs use the stud finder to locate and mark the studs above the door. Attach the mounting board attach the mounting board by firmly nailing it to the joists inside the pole barn.

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. Add adhesive and set the top rail flush along the top of the boards. Measure and cut two lengths of mounting board for each barn door. The best and quickest method toward installing a sliding barn door is to purchase a commercially available mounting kit.

For single doors start about. Luckily it s joanna gaines job to add charm and character to fixer uppers on her hit show. Barn doors step 1. Measuring a barn door first make sure that the header space over the opening can support the weight of the hanging barn door.