The mounting board should be the same length as thesliding door track.
Wherever you place it, ensure the door has room to slide completely open and closed.
Secure the mounting board to the wall with apower drilland interior screws.
Before drilling, use a stud finder to see to it you’re drilling into the wall studs.
This will ensure the most secure attachment for your door hardware.
Before you roll out the track,measure the door height.
(Ours was installed 81-1/4 inches from the floor.)
The track should start at least 2 inches off the leading edge of the doorway.
Each screw hole should be aligned with a spacer behind the track when installing the track.
Then the track should be placed, followed by a flat washer and a screw.
Repeat on all screw holes.
For that reason, we strongly discourage you from attempting this project without a partner.
Install Hangers and Handle
Lay the door right-side up on a work table or pair of sawhorses.
Place the first hanger at least two inches from the edge of the door.
The top screw should be1-1/2 inches from the top of the door.
Mark the holes with a pencil.
The same measurements should be applied to the hanger at the other end of the door.
Drill through your pencil marks with a 3/8-inch drill bit.
Mount hangers to the door with nuts and bolts appropriately sized for your door’s thickness.
Select where you want thedoor handleto go andsecure it with screws.
The standard height of door handles is 3642 inches from the floor.
Place Door on Track
Carefully place the door on the track.
Once in place, install floor guides following manufacturer’s instructions.
Slide the door side to side to ensure it runs smoothly to complete your barn door installation.
A simple, budget-friendly door and installation kit could cost as little as $50.
A heavier, more expensive door that requires extra support could cost several thousand dollars.
Thanks to the extra hardware involved, even lightweight sliding barn doors need solid structural support.
