Modern Barn Door Build and Installation (How to Build and Install a Modern Barn Door - DIY)

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Learn how to build a Modern Barn Door in this video!
To Build this Barn Door you will need the following tools/materials 🛠🧰 :

In this video, I will show you how I built a DIY Modern Barn Door completely from scratch. Specifically, you will learn how to create a modern looking barn door pattern using a veneer, how to install barn door mounting hardware, and how to install the barn door on the mounting track.

For this project, I started with a plain solid core door (30"x80") that you can buy from Home Depot. You could use a piece of plywood as well, but I wanted something a bit more heavy duty. Next, I installed a peel and stick wood-look veneer panel on the door in a chevron pattern. Although I used peel and stick materials, I would use actual wood if I was doing this again. You would have to attach the real wood to the door using construction adhesive and brad nails.

After installing the door veneer, I built a "perimeter casing" to go around the door using PVC trim. I cut it to the right width and then installed it around the barn door using construction adhesive and brad nails. Next, I caulked any gaps and then painted the perimeter casing of the barn door black.

Next, I installed the barn door hardware. I purchased all of my barn door hardware separately on Amazon, but you could also buy a complete set that has everything included. I found that it was cheaper to by everything separate based on the look I was going for.

Finally, I installed the barn door on the sliding track and tested it out!

Overall, this was a fun project and I think it really helps to give my basement bathroom a unique, modern look. Let me know what you think!

This is Episode 5 in my "How to add a basement bathroom" series where I am going to show you how to add a bathroom to your basement, step-by-step. Below are the Previous Videos in the series:

Episode 2: How to Build Basement Bathroom Walls:

Episode 3: How to level an uneven basement floor

Episode 4: How to Install LVP in a Basement Bathroom:

In the next few videos, you will learn how to:
- Install Basement Bathroom Drywall
- Install a drop ceiling in a Basement Bathroom
- Much, much more!

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This "How to add a Basement Bathroom" video was preceded by my "How to finish a basement series". For more information and videos on my entire basement remodel, Check out the videos below!

Time Lapse of the Entire Basement Renovation:

How to Remodel Basement Stairs:

How to Install Rigid Foam Insulation

How to Frame Basement Walls

How to run electrical in a basement

How to Replace and Trim Out Basement Windows

How to Drywall a Basement

How to Install LVP Flooring in a Basement

How to Install a Drop Ceiling in a Basement

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[MrRickygee]

Hi Andrew, I am a new subscriber and I am sort of a DIYer and I love your content. Only thing I would like to see more of is at the end of your videos. If you could do like you did with the shed and show people how much money they are looking at spending most DIY Youtubers shows the project but very few go through the actual prices like you did for your shed. Build anyway keep doing what you’re doing. I love it.

[purplebabushka]

I did the barn door look on my solid closet doors. Only i used Gel stain. 3 colors. Came out beautiful

[MarcusMurray-gfux]

This DIY barn door video was incredibly helpful! The instructions were easy to follow, making it a breeze to build and install my own modern barn door. The clear explanations and practical tips were the key to my successful project.

[gregmize]

smart move moving the puck light and pointing towards you when working!

[darinbennett]

Andrew, your vision and implementation are always spot-on! As always, great job on the project and thanks for showing us how you did it.

[Squee_Dow]

Beautifully designed. Excellently executed. Perfectly explained. Thumbs up!

[gillgetter]

Like those ‘ barn’ doors, I’ve installed lots of pocket doors that you have to plan and install during framing then casings etc for finishing. Those do about the same with limited swing room for doors and have a great look too!! NICE JOB👍

[patricksmith]

Somehow I saw the last scene first! I was thinking that you had purchased a logging saw, cut down a tree, and made a slab into a door, but this ideas is good too. Beautiful barn door adaptation and nicely executed; kindest regards to you and l'il brother. I can't wait for more. I'm passing this one on to my kids who think they want a barn door somewhere . Thanks as always. Stay warm; that cold front gets here in LA tonight!

[PunisherPrime]

Wow man wish i had the money to pay you to redo my home . You do awesome work.

[JamesArmacost]

Good Idea and nice work! Very simple, easy, effective, looks nice from video!

[ice]

But how do you get the door to lock for privacy? I've been thinking about doing a barn door for my bathroom but can't figure out a good way for it to be locked on the inside but still have a way to open it from the outside in case of emergencies

[flyyoufools]

Yet another outstanding how-to video! Very helpful. BTW, is there a video in which you are installing kitchen cabinets? I've seen still shots indicating there might be, but I can't find the corresponding video. Thanks, and good job!

[memelorddavid]

I HATE these type of doors. They're not even doors, DOORS LOCK, no privacy, these are opposite of a door, mind as well just not have anything there at all, because that's what it feels like, ESPECIALLY TO A BATHROOM!!!!