Make A Slide Door

First make a wooden frame that is the same dimension as your masonite using the diagram above to assemble your 2 2 boards with one screw joining each board.

Make a slide door.

Videos you watch may be added to. If playback doesn t begin shortly try restarting your device. Dimensions for your build will largely be dependent on the size of your doorway so that the sliding door is big enough to cover. The opening was 24 5 x 96 5.

Each door is essentially a series of horizontal s. Cut 1 x2 x8 boards to make the outer frame of the door. How to build and install a sliding door step 1. How to make a sliding barn door with diy pete.

The first thing i did was measure the door opening. How to build install a sliding door step 1. Learn how to make a sliding door for your home for under 40 1. Make sure you space evenly.

Our door is 8 tall so we cut two 8 pieces and four. You ll want some of these cool sliding doors for your garage once you see how simple they are to construct. This is important once you get to inserting the glass panels. How to build a sliding barn door in 30 minutes materials and tools.

Keep in mind that. You don t need an architect s plans to build a door you just need a drill or even less a screw driver. Take your door height and subtract 33 then divide by 5 the number of openings and that is how much space should be between the slats. The first thing i did was layout my 5 pieces of 1 6 boards side by side butted up against.

We started by picking everbilt sliding door hardware available at home. The barn door looks best if it overlaps the opening by at least. First thing first building the frame of the door. The structure will feel flimsy and wobbly but that s okay.

Pick sliding door hardware make a plan. You first need to build the diy sliding door frame using 2 2 lumber. You can use nails to attach your masonite to the wooden frame or to fix them with brads. You will require the aid of a screw driver.