My cleverer than i am brother who also happens to make sliding barn doors for people took one look at my door and suggested i put a sliding latch on it on the inside top of the door with the piece you slide your latch into on the top part of the door frame.
Making interior doors look like barn doors.
How to turn an old interior door into a fabulous sliding barn door step 1.
He offered threatened to take care of it himself so i knew i needed to take action.
These look so expensive and she spent 35 on this interior door makeover.
This step by step tutorial from jenna sue design company takes a plain slab door and turns it into a five panel door.
Create an outer frame on the door with 1x4s.
If you prefer not to cut off material you can also fill them in with some filler or bondo.
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They re probably my favorite project from the 24 hour modern farmhouse makeover i did over the holidays.
The timeless look of a classic barn door combines practicality and aesthetics while making a statement.
Determine placement of doorknob.
Used for both interior and exterior applications on hinges or with barn door track hardware a simpson barn door looks great open or shut.
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While any simpson door can be paired with barn door track hardware classic barn door design styles.
Remove the door hinge mortises.
The simplest guide is an l shaped metal bracket that mounts to the floor and fits into a groove cut in the bottom of the door.
Cut two 1x4s to the height of your door and two 1x4s seven inches shorter than the width of your door.
I removed them with a circular saw and a guide cutting away about 1 4 of material.
The black paint gives her doors an extra luxurious appeal too.
Our hallway linen closet was without a door for ahem i am embarrassed to say over two years.
As promised i m back with the tutorial for the diy faux barn doors aka.
From monica at east coast creative these diy faux barn doors replace an old yucky sorry monica set of outdated bifold doors with a crazy cool farmhouse vibe.
How to make hollow core doors look sexy.
If your barn door doesn t have a groove in it there are roller guides and adjustable roller guides that will work.
If you missed the reveal with all the before and afters make sure you check it out.
For a flawless paint job be sure to check out these door painting tips and tricks.
It looks like a million bucks but only costs 12.
My husband decided it was time to do something.
Choose the guide that works best for your door.