How To Build A Shiplap Barn Door

And if requires no finishing work of puttying and sanding win win win.

How to build a shiplap barn door.

The door you are using may be different then the door i used so this is a result that may vary for everyone. Before you start shopping for barn door hardware take a careful look at the area where you would like to install the barn. Once we got the door frame in place it was time to tackle the barn door. Whether for the bathroom bedroom or laundry room entry deciding to build a barn wood door can ensure added privacy and style.

I know i may be overly excited but this way to make a barn door is revolutionary and the best way ever. Yes you read that right. Today i m giving you the entire lowdown. The diy easy shiplap door only cost me 60 and i did it in under an hour.

The door i used was a flat cheap builder grade wood door. The tongue and groove shiplap is the base of our door so we trimmed each of those planks to 7 tall. Ready to install options can be costly and the idea of creating a diy barnwood door may seem intimidating but this guide will teach you how to choose your lumber remove your current door and install a brand new custom barn wood door in just a few steps. You are going to want to measure the door that you are using to determine how wide and long you need to cut your boards.

How to build a shiplap door measure and prime your door. I actually revealed the door back when i shared my mudroom reveal but i never shared the details on how i built it. Here s how to save your money by taking the diy approach to building a barn door. Our door opening is 4 wide so we built ours to be 4 wide and 7 tall.

First you will need to measure the size of your door opening and determine the width and height you want your door to be. It s time to start the diy shiplap barn door. A piece of 6 x 1 1 2 wood formed the header and it was stained a medium gray. Our home is older and the barn door kit was very heavy so we wanted to make sure that the door stayed up.

If you ve investigated rustic barn doors you ve probably gotten sticker shock. How to build a sliding barn door. Today i m sharing all the details on our diy faux shiplap barn door. This entire project including the door came in well under 100.