The simplest way to build a door is to use 1x10 t g barn siding for the door and regular straight edge 1x10 barn siding for trims and cross bucks.
How to build a pole barn door sliding.
Add the lower stiles and rail leaving a 1 inch channel for the floor guide that.
Not only did it solve the problem but it added another element of visual interest to the room.
The best and quickest method toward installing a sliding barn door is to purchase a commercially available mounting kit.
I was able to build this one in about 30 minutes.
Make sure to get t g boards for the door itself and regular boards for all of the trims.
Construct the correct size door panels with materials bought or buy ready made ones if desired.
Add adhesive and set the top rail flush along the top of the boards.
Follow along as i show you how i build a siding barn door.
Which means fewer pieces and cuts and that means easier to build.
Starting from end cut a 1 1 2 slot along trim bend.
Install track board trim before sliding door track.
Take it down and replace it with a sliding barn door.
I designed this barn door to be visually sleek and modern.
Add filler strips use a miter saw to cut the 15 filler strips according to the cut list.
If you are building a barn with wooden siding put nicest boards aside for doors trims.
Next glue and screw the bottom mullion to the bottom rail and middle rail.
This will ensure that your door is square.
Attach the mounting board attach the mounting board by firmly nailing it to the joists inside the pole barn.
If needed you can substitute 1x10 t g boards for 1x8 1x12 or even 2x6 or 2x8 boards.
Also show you how to install it.
To do this we started by gluing and screwing the bottom rail to both sides stiles.
Measure from both corners of the door before screwing the middle rail to the stiles.
Knife score trim inside face 1 1 2 from cut end.
It s time to assemble the frame of the barn door.
Sliding barn style doors for the lean to on the garage.