How To Frame A Sliding Door Closet
A 6 foot wide closet opening is most common but you can install closet doors in an opening of just about any width.
How to frame a sliding door closet. Not only did it solve the problem but it added another element of visual interest to the room. Colonial elegance 60 in. The steps to frame a sliding door and the tools required for the job are listed below. I designed this barn door to be visually sleek and modern.
Which means fewer pieces and cuts and that means easier to build. These closet doors are not available as prehung units. Take it down and replace it with a sliding barn door. The term framing here refers to installing the jambs into a rough opening for bypass or bifold doors.
3 lite indoor studio mdf wood with vinyl frame and frosted glass sliding closet door model is603litew 439 00 439 00. Hang the rear door first on the sliding door track followed by the front door. How to build a sliding barn door for less money 03 13 hgtv remodeling expert laurie march built a sliding barn door for privacy between a master bedroom and bathroom. Step 8 push doors to one side and adjust the roller hangers to make them square with the side of the closet.
For a kid s room replace sliding closet doors with a more kid friendly design. Reduce the door width to fit narrower rooms or build a closet with one set of doors. I was able to build this one in about 30 minutes. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.
When installing a sliding door the frame is going to require the most attention. If you ll be hanging clothes make sure the closet interior is at least 26 in. Cherry tree patterned closet doors turn basic closet doors into works of art by adding a large custom design. To save money she used plumbing pipe instead of standard barn door hardware and she saved time by having some of her lumber cut at the hardware store.