Measure and cut two lengths of mounting board for each barn door.
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Cut the boards inch shorter than the height of the opening to allow the door to pass over the floor guide.
The barn door should be wide enough to completely cover the doorway with an inch or two of overhang on both sides and about one inch at the top.
Barn doors can be heavy and difficult to maneuver alone.
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.
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Work with a helper when lifting heavy pieces or standing on a step ladder during this diy.
Use the drywall anchors spacers and lag bolts to secure the mounting board.
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All you need to do is gather your materials and tools buy some hardware and paint then get to work on your installation.
Cut list for installing a sliding door designed to cover a 30 inch wide opening with 4 inch casing on either side this door measures 38 inches wide by 2 inches thick by 83 inches tall.
First make sure that the header space over the opening can support the weight of the hanging barn door.
It should be tall enough so that when it s hung on the track there is about 1 2 inch of space between the bottom of the door and the floor.
The boards should be as long as the doors and about 1 inch or 4 cm wider than the track.
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2 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.
Installing your new slinging barn door is a simple process.