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How to build a hinged barn door with plywood.
In this video i ll show you how to build a wooden barn door for under a 100.
This project is simple requiring no extensive carpentry or woodworking skills.
My dad and eric built the barn doors.
Hang the sliding barn door hardware.
Have a friend help you hold the door in place.
Add your own decorative details like these layered wood shims or leave it plain for a rustic look.
If you want to cover the opening with one door you ll need an area on one side of the opening that s wide enough for the door.
Diy barn door projects are springing up everywhere nowadays.
You will need several tools and a sheet of pressure treated plywood which you can buy at any home improvement store or lumber yard.
Use a level to make sure that the door is straight then open the hinge so that it rests over the surface of your door.
This easy diy barn door is made with a plywood sheet cut to size and a few trim boards.
If you are building a tree house or want to enclose an attic or shed you can make a plywood hinged door.
Whether for the bathroom bedroom or laundry room entry deciding to build a barn wood door can ensure added privacy and style.
Since sharing the studio s before and after transformation one of the most frequently requested posts has been to show you how to build a barn door on a budget after all we transformed a closet into a pantry and we needed to close the space.
This includes the hardware and track.
I ve asked them for some input and together we ve put together a guide on how to take on the build.
Before you start shopping for barn door hardware take a careful look at the area where you would like to install the barn door and figure out what door setup works best.
Just make sure that you have sufficient amount of 4 by 4s that you would be able to hang this hardware on otherwise the door will bring the whole hardware to the ground because it ends up to be like 50lbs.
I found this one on amazon and it is heavy duty.
Learn how to build a barn door in a weekend.
A sheet of 3 4 inch exterior grade plywood cut to size and fitted with t strap hinges bolted to the door is about all.
Plywood makes a durable door for a shed storage building or utility locker.