Attaching a high quality mounting board is the very first thing you should do.
How to install an exterior sliding barn door.
Make sure that the mounting board is larger than the door.
How to install barn door hardware like a pro step by step.
This board will not only secure the door track but also add support to your heavy barn door.
6 easy steps to installing sliding barn door hardware like a pro.
While assembling them make sure to maintain proper alignment.
Measure and cut two lengths of mounting board for each barn door.
With this step by step guide you ll have stylish functional barn doors hanging in your house in no time.
Attach a mounting board.
Now attach the rollers at the place which is top of the sliding barn door.
So that the door has enough sliding space and also carries the weight of the door.
Attach the mounting board.
Use the stud finder to locate and mark the studs above the door.
The mounting board should be larger than the door.
For double doors locate the studs on both sides of the door opening.
Ensure it s of high quality.
This board is to secure the door track and add support to the heavy barn door.
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.
The boards should be as long as the doors and about 1 inch or 4 cm wider than the track.
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For single doors start about three or four inches up on the hinge side of the door opening and continue for the length of the backer board.
Then attach door rails along with the mounting boards.