Complete the nail install on the lower left hand side of the sliding door frame.
How to frame in a sliding door.
Use a level to keep up with how even the frame is.
Start on the top right side of the frame.
Before building the door measure the doorway.
Position frame tilt the frame into the doorway.
Place shims around the edges and top of.
Install a cripple stud between the header and the top plate halfway between the king studs.
Make a header by fitting two 2 x 8s around a 1 2 inch piece of plywood.
We read the instructions and sketched a simple plan of what we wanted the door to look like.
The main structure of the door is a piece of plywood to achieve the thickness needed for the hangers we bought 1x3 lumber to make a frame.
Tilt the door into the opening with the bottom side going in first using shims as necessary to create a secure fit.
We started by picking everbilt sliding door hardware available at home depot.
Our door is 8 tall so we cut two 8 pieces and four.
Cut 1 x2 x8 boards to make the outer frame of the door.
Toenail the cripple stud to the top plate and the side of the header.
Use shims under screw holes to help keep your threshold in good shape.
Cut the header to fit between the king studs.
On one side check the jamb for plumb and press the casing against the wall.
How to build and install a sliding door step 1.
Keep checking with your level to see if it is even.
The barn door looks best if it overlaps the opening by at least.