Making A Decorative Barn Door

Functionally they are big space savers.

Making a decorative barn door.

Hang the door step 11 13 before you begin measure the width of the door from the outside edges of the casing then order a hardware kit with a track twice that width. It was crucial to clamp the boards in several spots all the way down the door to make sure they were pulled together. Try making this adorably tiny sliding barn door for your peephole. They re also surprisingly versatile.

Assemble your barn doors. After i applied the glue i used my nail gun to hold the frame pieces temporarily. Use your saw to cut the wood to size. Oozing with vintage charm a barn door is an easy way to add separation and style to bathrooms closets bedrooms and more.

I used my gorilla wood glue to secure all the pieces. Everything glued and nailed. For the final touch attach the decorative wooden x and stain the entire door. Barn doors come with both functional and aesthetic benefits.

Once you have cut the boards to size measure the appearance board you just cut width wise so you can cut your top and bottom trim boards. If your barn door doesn t have a groove in it there are roller guides and adjustable roller guides that will work. To personalize your country creation you can add door hardware of your choice. Note the safety glasses by the nail gun.

While barn doors are characteristically country they ve become a trendy mainstay in farmhouses and modern homes alike. Watch the in depth video above which explains exactly how it s done. Masonite barn doors instantly transform a room adding masonite barn doors instantly transform a room adding functionality and character to any space. The simplest guide is an l shaped metal bracket that mounts to the floor and fits into a groove cut in the bottom of the door.

What type of wood do you use to make a barn door. Choose the guide that works best for your door. Build the door steps 2 10. 6 coupon applied at checkout save 6 with coupon.

Rustic wooden barn door decor shower curtain for bathroom western country theme vintage rural farm house door painted fabric bath curtains and hooks set bathroom waterproof 69x70 inches retro gray. 4 6 out of 5 stars 44. They need all the space they can. For example if the hook is 20 inches from the ceiling and you want your barn door s top to hang 12 inches from the ceiling then you will need to install the hooks 9 inches down from the top of the barn door.

The traditional swinging door typically needs 9 feet or more of space to function properly. This will allow an inch for the wire to slack. Want to start a bit smaller. While this may not be an issue for large houses more space starved homes will find it more than a little problematic.

With a hint of rustic charm the k bar knotty alder wood interior sliding barn door is perfect for creating a unique transition between rooms or concealing. Remember to add 2 inches to your door opening so your new barn door will cover the opening. Measure the location of the hook on your mantle. Cut list for installing a sliding door.