Putting Up A Sliding Door

Installing the new wall replacement.

Putting up a sliding door.

They can be used to open your home to other areas like your patio or deck as well. A 2 x 6 will work for most homes it should be at least as thick as the trim. Measure and cut two lengths of mounting board for each barn door. This will hold the doors in place and stop them from wobbling around.

2 attach the mounting boards to the top and bottom of the doorway using drywall anchors and ensure that the mounting boards run straight along the doorway. Sliding patio doors also referred to as patio doors are typically made of durable glass and steel aluminum vinyl or wood frames these doors are designed to offer a clear view into your backyard and many include sliding door locks that offer added security to your home. I ve never installed one of these interior sliding doors or as some people call them barn doors. There originally was a pocket door on the left side of the.

It also creates space for the new sliding door away from the wall to clear the trim. Installation for an inside mount step 2. Installation for an outside mount. Cut a board twice as long as the door width project diagram drawing 1.

The boards should be as long as the doors and about 1 inch or 4 cm wider than the track. Custom barn doors are a lot of fun with the right help. The first thing you have to do to get started is to remove the sliding glass door panels from the frame. After you detach all of the interior and exterior trim remove the door frame from the wall opening.

Vertical blinds step 1. Start by lifting the door panels upward to free the bottom from the track. Here is the link to build one. Learn how to install a barn door and what tools wil.

Most installations will require a hanger board or ledger on the wall to mount the door track.