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Barn Sliding Doors
Sliding barn doors require assembly and attention to framing requirements. These drawings and tips show where the hardware goes and how to install a door. We hope this helps you build sliding barn door for your garage or farm building.
Sliding Door Plans
Kwik Frame Type Sliding Barn Doors
Measure 5 1/2" up from the bottom of header at each jamb post.
Snap chalk line across header/bottom chord of truss
Place 2x6 track board with top edge flush with chalk line
Place track board so top of 2x4 is flush with line from center of post jamb to end of door in open position
Track board stops before corner to allow corner trim to fit.
Measure 5 1/2" up from the bottom of header at each jamb post.
Snap chalk line across header/bottom chord of truss
Place 2x6 track board with top edge flush with chalk line
Place track board so top of 2x4 is flush with line from center of post jamb to end of door in open position
Extend track board from end to end for support for full length door opening.
2x6 treated door runner is used for bottom of door and is placed flush with bottom of grade board on door opening side
Run door track about 3/4 distance of door opening on each side of the jamb post. Track is nailed to top of track boards
Use 2x4 blocks to stop door from sliding off end of track
Sliding Barn Door Trolley Inset=Door Width divided by 4 + 3 inches.
| Door Height | # of Laterals | Lateral Spacing |
| 7' | 4 | 27" |
| 8' | 4 | 32" |
| 9' | 4 | 36" |
| 10' | 5 | 30" |
| 11' | 5 | 32" |
| 12' | 5 | 36" |
| 13' | 6 | 36" |
| 14' | 6 | 34" |
| 15' | 6 | 36" |
| 16' | 7 | 32" |
Sliding Door Track
