Try this diy barn door idea.
Build barn door plans.
The antique style sliding.
What type of wood do you use to make a barn door.
Build the door steps 2 10.
April 18 2016 modern farmhouse diy projects.
Hang the door step 11 13 before you begin measure the width of the door from the outside edges of the casing then order a hardware kit with a track twice that width.
Before you start shopping for barn door hardware take a careful look at the area where you would like to install the barn.
Diy barn door plans tutorial.
The barn door will hang a 1 2 to 1 off the floor and extend above the top of the door opening.
Shanty 2 chic is one of our favorite diy blogs because of the concept they strive to create attractive home improvements from old pieces of scrap they have lying around.
Measure door opening width and height.
Thanks to this great little tutorial on how to build your barn door track you can save some money.
Don t let that deter you from creating this look in your home any longer.
To find inspiration i browsed through pinterest as always and came up with two different simple and easy to build plans using inexpensive 1 boards i could buy at lowe s.
Check this barn door diy plan.
If you ve investigated rustic barn doors you ve probably gotten sticker shock.
Decide on the door size.
Plan for a 2 day project.
Barn doors should at minimum cover the door opening and extend a few inches past the door when fully open.
A lot of the expense in putting up a barn door in your home is the hardware.
Faqs about building a barn door.
Here s how to save your money by taking the diy approach to building a barn door.
Cut list for installing a sliding door.
After measuring for the sizes i wanted i laid everything out in illustrator to.