Comments on: How To Build A SIMPLE Sliding Barn Door

By: Gayle Delaney

Gayle Delaney — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:46:32 +0000

In reply to Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking.

Hey, Yes, I thought that was SUPER important as I am about to try this door in the next 2 months. Another important thing to remember is… The castors should be stationary not swivel…. I am so excited to try this project because it seems fairly easy.. the hardest part for me is deciding that color to paint the door! Lol

By: Muller Designs

Muller Designs — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 06:08:55 +0000

Thanks for posting such detailed tutorial! Sliding barn doors are gorgeous and original to my home.

Thanks AGAIN!

By: Red Wood

Red Wood — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 11:21:27 +0000

Well done, girls!

By: Brian Neal

Brian Neal — Thu, 05 May 2016 20:52:32 +0000

I did something similar, but without the pipe. Not trying to advertise, but got the below items at HD.
1-5/8 in. x 10 ft. Metal Framing Channel $20
3/4 in. Steel Ball Bearing Wheel Cupples Screen Door Roller Assembly $9/ea.
(Solid door, use 3/Hollow use 2)
Richelieu Hardware 1-9/16 in. 20 kg General-Duty Rubber Rigid Casters $2 ea. (bottom casters)

Find where the studs are in the wall. Measure the strut channel and drill holes straight through both sides with the mounting screw diameter. After you have all your holes drilled, drill a bigger hole on the other side to allow for the head of the screw to fit along with the tool you will use to drive the screw in. I used 5/16″ X 2″ galvanized bolts. Mount the strut open side up.
Mount the door rollers and set the rollers on the outer lip of the strut channel. With these rollers as guides and the casters as additional support, everything will roll smooth and quiet. I used rigid casters for the bottom. The swivel ones let the door sway in and out. Rigid ones roll like it was on a guide channel.
If you want a rustic look, you can paint all the metal with satin black paint. I wanted patina, so I used metal etching on the metal. Rinse thoroughly with water, dry, and spray clear coat to prevent additional rusting.

By: Brian Neal

Brian Neal — Thu, 05 May 2016 20:24:14 +0000

In reply to Liana. You can apply a thin coat of axle grease or white lithium grease to the rod. It will require more cleaning as dirt builds up, but it will prevent the squeaking. One bonus from this is it will also prevent rust build up as it’s providing protection from moisture.

By: Yvonne McAthey

Yvonne McAthey — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 15:31:32 +0000

How much bigger does the door have to be than the opening & can you use a hollow core door or does it have to be solid?

By: lisa b

lisa b — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 18:18:51 +0000

wow!!!! wanted to do a shabby chic bedroom and put in a barn door( saves room in a mobile home!!) and looked at prices of hardware! But….You SAVED me unnecessary expenses! THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH!!! Your tutorial was awesome!!!

By: Terrie

Terrie — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 15:46:48 +0000

In reply to Rae. Ours swing out eerribly. Hvae to find a track t or guide to stop them from doing it

By: Terrie

Terrie — Tue, 26 May 2015 18:54:54 +0000

How do you get the other end of the pipe connected ? once you screw on one side seems like you couldn’t screw on the other end ?
Love it tho
Thanks.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 00:40:54 +0000

In reply to Courtney. Did you get an answer or try the handles on both sides? I need to do that as well.