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.
How to attach metal cover over sliding barn door.
Cut the strip about 2 inches wider than the widest gap between the door and the floor.
Assemble the door track.
Sliding barn door hardware.
Attach the metal track.
Attach the mounting board.
This part is simple and will bring your door together in aflash.
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The grooves of the sheets should slide over each other.
Cover screw heads with wood filler and touch up with paint if necessary.
Then making sure that the board stays level attach the remaining screws.
The screw heads should be just below the surface of the wood.
I know that people typically extend the header to encompass the full length of the rail.
Make sure the mounting board is slightly larger than the door rails and that it can sustain a lot of weight when supporting the sliding door.
Isn t the black sliding barn door hardware gorgeous.
It is truly amazing how the barn door hardware draws your eye to the ceiling that normally is a white blank space and creates a cohesive look throughout the kitchen.
Working with a partner attach one end of the board to the studs using a wood screw.
I m going to install a sliding door on a master ensuite closet opening.
Install latches dave boyt.
You will need a good set of latches to pull the barn door tight against the seals.
Screwthe metal in place at the top center and bottom.
Attach the mounting board by firmly nailing it to the joists inside the pole barn.
Add the next piece of metal to the frame by overlapping it over the first piece of metal.
Use a wood backing strip to attach the carpet to the door and let the carpet bend where it meets the floor to form the seal.