The first thing i did was measure the door opening.
How to build a sliding door using 2 x 2.
Glue and nail flush with the face of the door using a pin nailer and 1 23 ga pin nails.
This is probable the longest process throughout the project.
Dimensions for your build will largely be dependent on the size of your doorway so that the sliding door is big enough to cover.
Continue doing this to all the openings.
1 6 1 4 and 1 2 got mine from home depot tape measure.
It was well worth the effort and set backs to build and install this door.
Next cut two more pieces for the top and bottom rails to 1 inch longer than the total width of the door.
Apply wood glue on all top surfaces of the pieces of both your inner and outer frames.
And it should be about 4 to 5 inches wider.
On the end grain of the rails use a framing square to mark the outline of a 1 x 4 tenon.
Place the plywood on top of the frame apply wood glue and secure it with screws once it s aligned.
Make sure these are fairly straight otherwise plane them down.
There is space to move around with the bonus of letting more light into the dark hallway when the door is in the open position.
Keep in mind that your barn door should be about 1 2 to 3 4 taller than your opening.
You first need to build the diy sliding door frame using 2 2 lumber.
The door has been in use for a few days now.
Cut two pieces of 2 x 6 wood to the height of the door.
The removal of the inward swinging door has made such a difference in the functionality of the space.