A sliding barn door inside the house is a unique and stylish way to add privacy.
How to install slioding doors on a barn.
Blending style and function they re great for closets pantries and home offices but because there s a small gap between the sliding barn door and the surrounding drywall they may not work well for bathrooms or other rooms where privacy is essential.
Installing sliding barn doors which come in a variety of sizes and designs adds rustic charm and character to a home s interior.
The steps below will provide you with a simple outline for outfitting a barn or interior space with a sliding door.
The directions for the sliding kit are very useful and straight forward.
Diy sliding barn door hardware is available in all manner of styles and budgets and the door options are limitless from salvage finds to original diy creations like this one a mix of pallet wood and common cedar.
Here is the link to build one.
See our built in diy sliding barn doors in our kitchen renovation.
Use these step by step instructions to install an interior barn door track system.
Custom barn doors are a lot of fun with the right help.
Like i mentioned earlier the door comes in 4 different styles and we chose the contemporary style.
Our sliding barn door installation in our kitchen is a must see post as well.
Sliding barn doors work best when there is enough empty wall space next to the opening that the door can slide completely open.
Double barn doors require open wall space on both sides of the doorway.
Keep in mind that light switches electrical outlets and heating and cooling registers on the walls next to the opening could be in the way.
When you buy your barn doors be sure to follow any instructions given with the kit.