Installing Barn Door Over Trim

There s a peg in the top of each door hinge just pull it out or grab a hammer to help knock it out.

Installing barn door over trim.

Taking off the doors should be surprisingly easy. The nice thing about the jeld wen barn door kit is you can install the door right over your existing door trim. Install the b bottom door guide with the h drywall screws provided. How to trim a door.

Keep in mind that light switches electrical outlets and heating and cooling registers on the walls next to the opening could be in the way. Here is the link to build one. Be careful not to over tighten or you will start sinking into the drywall. If you choose to leave the door trim like we did you can used a pre primed 1 6 pine board for attaching the barn door track.

Space saving barn doors add beauty and function to almost any room. Barn door installation without removing door trim just a quick spackle we removed the standard sized existing basement door as well as the door hinges. I m going to install a sliding door on a master ensuite closet opening. Before you install that interior sliding barn door you ve been dreaming about here are some things to consider 1.

Travis larson senior editor at the family handyman will show you how to trim a door in about 10 minutes per side. 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. Sliding barn doors work best when there is enough empty wall space next to the opening that the door can slide completely open. How to frame a doorway for barn doors step 1.

Once everything is secured simply pick the door up hang on the track. I know that people typically extend the header to encompass the full length of the rail. There are numerous options for this and i selected this type to not only account for the trim but also the tile floor. If you are already a pro you can still pick up some tips.

We attached the 1 6 board with 3 wood screws through the studs in the wall. This board also makes it easier to attach the track to the wall. Custom barn doors are a lot of fun with the right help. Removing the doors door hardware.

The first time you do it it will take longer but once you get the hang of it you ll be trimming out doors like a pro.