Installing the door hardware is easier so start there.
Installing sliding barn door hardware.
The kit comes with a handy metal measuring tool you can insert in the groove to simulate the rail.
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.
Using a stud finder and a level hang the mounting board on the wall studs.
This tutorial is meant for diyers building a door from scratch.
The wheels have a groove in the middle for the rail to rest in.
Once located drill pilot holes with a 1 8 drill bit in the top bolt location then drill with a 7 16 drill.
Use the stud finder to locate and mark the studs above the door.
The door must be no thicker than 1 3 4.
National hardware provides a mounting template you can use it to locate your holes for the rolling hardware.
For double doors locate the studs on both sides of the door opening.
For single doors start about three or four inches up on the hinge side of the door opening and continue for the length of the backer board.
Installing barn door hardware process.
The boards should be as long as the doors and about 1 inch or 4 cm wider than the track.
Measure and cut two lengths of mounting board for each barn door.