I was able to build this one in about 30 minutes.
How to make a regular door a sliding barn door.
We updated an existing door but this project can easily be done with a brand new door.
I designed this barn door to be visually sleek and modern.
When you have the door removed from the hinges take off the doorknob.
Not only did it solve the problem but it added another element of visual interest to the room.
Remove the old slab door from the hinges.
Remove the trim to get this hinged barn door diy project party started begin by gently removing the interior door trim with a pry bar and hammer.
Trade your ordinary interior door for a farm chic sliding barn door with these easy steps.
Whether for the bathroom bedroom or laundry room entry deciding to build a barn wood door can ensure added privacy and style.
Which means fewer pieces and cuts and that means easier to build.
But what to do when you love the barn door look but don t have the wall space for the sliding door rail.
Take it down and replace it with a sliding barn door.
Ready to install options can be costly and the idea of creating a diy barnwood door may seem intimidating but this guide will teach you how to choose your lumber remove your current door and install a brand new custom barn wood door in just a few steps.
14 steps to building your.
Use a template to mark the holes for your door hardware then drill the holes making sure to hold the drill perpendicular to the floor.
A hammer and screwdriver are the best tools to help pull the bolts out of the hinges.
Follow this tutorial on how to build a sliding barn door from toh senior technical editor mark powers.
Barn doors are a big trend right now see this post thanks to the rise of farmhouse style and the fact that sliding barn doors offer the space saving features of a pocket door but with an easier installation.