How To Build A Barn Door Track
This is a simple but useful upgrade.
How to build a barn door track. Cut list for installing a sliding door. And the track should extend on one side of the door opening only so the door can slide open and closed. With this configuration you ll need a double sliding door hardware kit in the correct size. Just wanted to mention a few quick adjustments and upgrades you can make to your barn door tracker that will make your life a little easier when you go out and put it to the test.
Making the hangers and door stops. Mount the end stops bottom guides and any other hardware according to your specific set of instructions. Record the door width for the most appropriate door width dimensions measure the opening and add a few inches to this measurement approximately 4 to 6 inches. You can find a set of bits here.
This is vital because when the door is completely open the barn door track length needs enough room for the door to slide out of the way entirely. For this project i purchased a low clearance barn door track from rustica hardware. When we say tutorial we just want you to keep in mind that this track was my husbands creation from start to finish. Attach a small rubber band.
Https amzn to 2cx7rp0 square splinter version of the popular diy rustic barndoor hardware project complete with how. Don t want to build your own. After trimming the door to length it s time to attach the barn door hardware. Build the door steps 2 10.
Barn door track diy tutorial. With the track mounted finish the job by putting the door on the track. Hang the diy sliding barn door. Here is a link to a good budget set of hardware.
Okay friends it s finally here our diy barn door track tutorial. You ll also need a nut driver bit to drill the hex screws into the barn door track. I slipped out to the garage and snagged a few pictures but not in our typical tutorial fashion with a clean and bright background. Diy barn door hardware painting.
What type of wood do you use to make a barn door. You also need to make sure that the track is at least twice as long as the door opening so the door can open fully. Once all of the holes are predrilled and the wheels are assembled you can attach the barn door track to the piece of furniture. Because this door is going in a finished basement the ceiling height is rather low and didn t allow for traditional barn door hardware.
Carefully roll it into each end to determine where to place the stops. Use a small rubber band to keep the two boards on the turning bolt side sandwiched together. This sliding door track can be made for under 100 including wooden wheels track the ebook available in the blog post provides a full list of the tools and supplies you ll need.