How to build a barn door -3 panel design DIY

BARN DOORS ARE HUGE right now! I have made a few different designs and I have my favorites for sure, but I have never built this design before and I love new projects! GUYS this one is so easy and it is a great first time door if your new to them. You will need to use a miter saw and possible a finish nailer if you have one.

So, I got a request to build a 3 panel barn door and I thought this would be a great tutorial! Its pretty simple and requires minimal tools.

To start, here's what you will need:
4 - 1x4x8 pieces of poplar from Lowes or HD
3 - 1x2x8 pieces of poplar
3/4 birch plywood or another hardwood ply like maple or oak.
1- 1x6x8 primed pine board for header piecs
optional - finish nailer with 3/4 inch nails

I usually suggest this hardware for hanging.

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[forever]

Most of these door builds are done by men and they are not very detailed. Thank you for taking the time to talk about each process, I really appreciate it.

[clgaines]

Out of all the barn door diy, yours is one of the best because it looks really really good with minimal tools. I've seen some look nice but they use like 8 or 9 different tools the average person didn't have. Great great job!

[TheRebekahk]

I cannot thank you enough for making This video. I’m almost finished making my door and it looks amazing. It was such a good first project for a beginner (like myself). I love watching DIY videos showing what women are capable of doing. Thank so much!!

[jasminebyenkya]

It’s nice seeing a woman doing woodwork it inspired me thanks :)

[msjoy]

Think I’ll be choosing this method. I’ll do a thinner plywood so that I can add the pattern on the front and back

[RallyLife]

Thank you for this video. We were going to buy a premade one for $460 and we ended up making this same door for about $180 (plus the finishing gun, and extra clamps that I can use again later). I didn't do the middle ones as I find the surrounds look a little more modern and simple. Only thing different were the sizes of wood in Australia. 19mm Ply + (3) 86x19x2400 pine, (3) 42x19x2400 (reduced from 42mm to 38mm so it was flush)

[NovaTattooArt]

Thank you so much! Our house came with 4 missing closet doors, and we will be making these for the 2 bedrooms. You’re a huge help!

[YukonDemon]

This is fantastic! Had almost the exact same thing in mind but just a single panel door. Nice to see how good it could turn out. (As long as I don't screw it up.)

[danielszabo]

I can't give a big enough like for this one, you helped me so much, thank you 😃

[Janky]

Sometimes keeping it simple is the best thing to do

[sstarot]

Awesome video. I like this design. I need to replace a 36x76 exterior door. Best video about making a door I found so thank you so much

[karencarter]

Oh my gosh your so amazing I’m trying to do a barn door for my bath and this works perfect...keep up the good work 👏🏾👏🏾you inspires me 🌺

[tsnstt]

She’s so adorable and saved me so much money!!! Just picked up 3/8” thick 8ft. X 4ft. and will frame it with 2”x1” so I can use the door hinges from Home Depot ($3ish for a pair). With number being so expensive this route is cheap! Oh yeah, and Home Depot gave me a discount for having damaged plywood. Love you Home Depot!! And lastly, love this lady, too adorable can be my sister ☺️

[hollandcustomwoodworking]

I’m glad I’m not the only who has kids that enjoy coming out into the shop/garage lol

[robcharles]

Thanks for this simple build. I want ones 9 feet high (by 8 ft wide/or two 4 foot wide doors) so I'll cut panel pieces according and put the mouldings also on the back of the doors, covering the seams.. Ps I couldn't find link for recommended trim.

[candygranger]

Awesome video! I needed this... I’m making 8ft double doors for my bathroom!😝

[grobertson]

Made your door and used it as a barn door for our pantry, thank you 😀

[wendyp]

I love it you have inspired me to build all new interior doors like this ! Thank you :):)

[nicolemarcelli]

Really great video. You are so meticulous and the only person to actually use caulk. I was wondering if you design the inside of the bathroom door the same way as the bedroom side.

[iwatchcool]

Great results and good tips, thank you. I heard that spray paint is not good to inhale so I would suggest to wear a respirator. 👍