Trimming Out Barn Style Sliding Door

I m going to install a sliding door on a master ensuite closet opening.

Trimming out barn style sliding door.

The nice thing about the jeld wen barn door kit is you can install the door right over your existing door trim. I built this custom sliding barn door using only standard grade 1x4 lumber. Using only 15 standard 8 foot pine 1x4 boards you can do this too. The opening will have full trim with 3 5 side casing and a 5 5 header see pic for an example of another door trimmed the same way.

You will need to use some spackle we used the quick dry version to fill the area where you remove the previous doors hinges but that is all. Once the side trim was attached we measured and cut the bottom trim to size and attached it with wood glue and 1 1 4 brad nails. There s a peg in the top of each door hinge just pull it out or grab a hammer to help knock it out. You can find our favorite brad nailer here.

You do not need to remove the trim. Removing the doors door hardware taking off the doors should be surprisingly easy. I know that people typically extend the header to encompass the full length of the rail. Empty wall space next to the opening allows the door to slide freely.

Quality hardware is a mustyour barn door will be a focal point in your home so it needs to look great perform flawlessly and. Before you install that interior sliding barn door you ve been dreaming about here are some things to consider 1.