Screw each piece of lumber together.
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Add filler strips use a miter saw to cut the 15 filler strips according to the cut list.
Using your level check that the track and your mounting board are level and mark where each hole will be drilled.
Adhere the upper stiles below it flush to the.
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Since these doors are heavy he easiest way to construct them is to build the door on the ground first and hang it second.
They are great when traditional swinging doors are cumbersome.
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To begin building your metal barn doors place each 2x6x8 piece of lumber in place to form a large rectangle.
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Paint the doors the color of your choice.
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Measure your barn opening to determine the size of the doors.
Drill your holes to attach track to the wall.
Add the lower stiles and rail leaving a 1 inch channel for the floor guide that.
With help lift the barn wood door and roll it onto the track.
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If there s not enough wall space on one side of the opening you can install a pair of doors that slide to opposite sides or buy special bypass hardware that allows the doors to stack.
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Make sure there aren t any obstructions like light switches sconce lights or heat registers that would be covered by or interfere with the door.