The center of the rail will mount 2 above the door 3 above the opening which will be close to the center of 2 8 blocking.
Barn door coverage.
Barn doors can be heavy and difficult to maneuver alone.
Your door s width should be 2 to 3 inches wider than the door opening and 1 inch higher than the dimensions of your opening.
It should be tall enough so that when it s hung on the track there is about 1 2 inch of space between the bottom of the door and the floor.
Below are a few guidelines and graphics to help you measure for your barn door.
If your door is sheetrock only you can slide down the page to the sheetrocked opening section.
Trimmed or cased opening.
Here is the before.
First we ll cover openings with casing.
Once hung the door will be another 1 2 off the floor for a total coverage above the door of 1.
Personally i think barn style doors are perfect for a closet basement door bathroom door or even a built in bookcase.
Now we re ready to pull out the tape measure.
Work with a helper when lifting heavy pieces or standing on a step ladder during this diy.
Barn door opening measurements while the style of barn door you choose will come down to your personal preference you will need to be aware of barn door vs opening dimensions when making your choice.
The barn door should be wide enough to completely cover the doorway with an inch or two of overhang on both sides and about one inch at the top.
How do i measure for my sliding barn door.