Check out these barn doors with style. Secure the mounting board to the wall with a power drill and interior screws. Before drilling, use a stud finder to make sure you’re drilling into the wall studs. This will ensure the strongest attachment for your door hardware. Before you install the track, you need to measure the door height. Starting at the floor, use a tape measure to record the height of the doorway, then add 1-3/4 inches. (Ours was installed 81-1/4 inches from the floor.) The track should start at least 2 inches off the leading edge of the doorway. Using a level and a partner, hold the track in place and mark screw holes with a pencil. Drill pilot holes with a 1/4-inch bit. When installing the track, each screw hole should be aligned with a spacer behind the track. Then the track should be placed, followed by a flat washer and a screw. Repeat on all screw holes. Editor’s Tip: Installing the track is a project that requires two people. We strongly discourage this project from being attempted solo. Drill through your pencil marks with a 3/8-inch drill bit. Be sure to also install anti-jump discs to the top of the door, at least 1 inch from the edge of the door. Mount hangers to door with nuts and bolts appropriately sized for your door’s thickness. Select where you want the door handle to go and secure with screws. Editor’s Tip: The standard height of door handles is 36–42 inches from the floor. Editor’s Tip: If you’re using a custom door, double-check that the door track is wide enough to account for the sliding panel.
