How to Install Double Barn Doors

A “how to” guide for installing double barn doors with bonus tips not found in an instruction manual. Double barn door installation seems daunting, but with the right guide it is totally doable with ease! I am sharing because manufacturer’s instructions lack detail and there are few resources for “how to assemble double barn doors.”

00:00​ Intro
00:22​ Building Materials
00:28​ Measure Opening Space
01:00​ Measure Track Space
01:31 Choose Barn Door
01:42​ Build The Doors
02:06​ Locate Stud Placements
02:30 Determine if you need Backer Board
03:08 Paint Backer Board
03:18 Transfer Stud Placements to Backer Board
03:35 Transfer Track Holes to Backer Board
03:48 Drill Holes for Track Anchor Bolts
03:57 Attach Backer Board and Track to Wall
04:39 Fasten Backer Board to Wall
05:04 Cover Screw Heads
05:12 Attach Track to Wall
05:35 Fasten Tracks Together
06:01 Attach Rollers to the Door
06:40 Attach Handles to Door
07:06 Attach Anti Jump Discs to Door
07:16 Attach Door to Track
07:27 Fast Door Slides to Floor
07:35 Final Check

[mistermilehi]

Concise & Direct! No distracting background music, dead wood, or cutesy cutaways. Job well done!👊🏿👌🏿

[jamiwomack]

Thank you so much. I watched this video a few weeks ago and thanked you for giving me the confidence to do it myself. I'm 62 and still did it by myself. Not without problems with a header I needed, doors lining up properly, and holding the rail in place to mark the holes. I love my double doors so much. Thank you thank you 😊

[gjmiklas]

Thank you! Watching this really helped me to put up my barn door! I couldn't have done it without your video!

[axmen]

Way better than the home Depot video, much appreciated!!

[davidsattler]

Best how to install barn doors… simple & precise …. Tips are great! Nice job

[showmethescience]

Watching this after making several mistakes. Thank you.

[patrooney]

Great video! Watched this prior to my double door install!

[robertday]

Just wanted to say.. This video had been most helpful.. And thank you for getting to the point.. And moving quickly..

[jamiwomack]

Thank you now this 62 year old lady knows she can do it 😊. Are all kits about the same quality? If not, what brand would you suggest.

[Carpnter]

Thank you bro this will help me to get my project done!!! Thanks man really good video keep it up

[MikeHicksTheTrombonePlayer]

That was the best video doing this that I've seen! Thanks!!! Good Job!

[Davill]

Thanks so much for this video. It is very helpful. Cheers from TX!

[gamerdadperspective]

Thank you so much. Just got one of these to put together. Gonna be fun.

[johnwhite]

Thanks! I just completed mine and got a little extra info from watching your video.
Something to add… my 5’ opening has a 2x6 header above it. All openings should have a header of some sort.

[ArizonaIbex]

Great video and extremely helpful…thanks!

[rpero]

Great video ! Can you advise me on a three door double or triple track ?

[abelyerikaguerra]

Great just bought a kit for double doors.... I noticed you didnt put a stopper between doors???? My kit comes with 4 on each side and (2) inbetween the 2 doors??? Is that right???

[OzoneMe]

Any recommendations for type of door that is good at blocking noise? I mean, a regular traditional doors, works, fine, so I don't necessarily need to block more noise, but I am scared that there will be more noise that escapes the room.

[WayPastCrazy]

Question: Any way to have both doors open apart by pulling only one handle? Like is there a pulley system you're aware of to do this? I'm liking this split door for my bathroom but don't want it to be a burden having to use two hands to open both doors, especially considering it'll be used multiple times per day.

Thanks!

[saheedahosein]

What's the best lock for this door? I want to be able to lock it on both sides. My door is a wooden teak door but I don't want to cause any damage.