How to Install a Hanging Barn Door

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[@AlMai222]

He said the door is 81.5 and he needs half an inch for the bottom so that takes him to 82.5 ?

[@nennyferfer2385]

I’m so glad I stumbled across your channel! I literally stayed up, way to late, just to watch all your helpful videos! (The best part is-I wasn’t even looking for this genre) Your videos are great! Very instructional and helpful! Thank You!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thank you for the kind words. We are very glad to hear you like our video content.

[@bqqstin]

Glad to see that project done! Looks great. I would've put the handle on the left side of the door. Keep up the great videos!

[@TheKnightrunners]

Ryan Petzold I agree. I'd put the handle on the action side. Probably a Canadian thing, like putting the light switch outside the bathroom.

[@Abonilla031]

exactly what I was thinking. great video though!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

This client is left handed and was involved in the decision process.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

The light switch thing is very rare.

[@TheKnightrunners]

Home RenoVision DIY if the client said so, you did it right.

[@texasmagnoliahome5103]

Love the door and how you added the mirror! Great tutorial! 😍

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

We appreciate the comment. Cheers!

[@bb7850]

Aren’t those round discs you put on the bottom supposed to be used as anti-jump discs? I hope someone reads the comments here because I’m getting ready to put my door up and I’m not sure what to do now:( all the rest was very helpful for me. Thank you very much

[@mruiz4588]

thanks for the step by step installation

[@decocatani]

Clean and simple explanations, Nice vídeo. Maybe some more attention to camera close-up, But it is fine!

[@robertt.7673]

Should he install the handle on the left side of the door?

[@markcourtney7251]

Robert T. Yes!!

[@cindyheraty3898]

Robert T. I agree awkward to close

[@TheBryeCooper]

Yup.

[@bigdaddyshane]

Why? It’s a preference.

[@Stllno]

Yup - it was obvious as soon as I saw it. The other consideration is that this particular barn door set up is probably ok because there is no real air flow between the rooms. There was no bottom guide to stop the door ‘swinging’ in the breeze.

[@3970paulmason]

Wow that was high off the floor.

[@Rudy4759]

The discs are to be installed at the top of the door to stop it from jumping off the rail track. The two plastic anchors are to be used to screw the bottom guide in case you have concrete floors.

[@jonn2730]

This dude is just a really awesome individual, so talented and skilled in his trade and makes everything look so easy and seamless, and yet so humble.

[@jenniferwilkes8230]

Thanks so much..what a great tutorial..really helped me and my husband while about to hang out bathroom barn door

[@freddieramirez597]

Great Video ! Very helpful .

[@amandabartlett309]

That was so well done! Thank you very much

[@annmariebeharie5989]

Man you are so good at what you do i was just thinking about the wood above and will be doing it just to be drifferet keep up the good work P.s any project i am planning to do i go on KZbin and poop you are there

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers AnneMarie, I do believe you mean poof!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@bjornjoseph]

Holy bottom gap batman... Where's the bottom guide so the door isn't flopping around

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Here is the link to learn how to build one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWq9c2ecmp5-jKc

[@fionanewton7908]

Dumb blonde question ..... The door wouldn't come off the runner could it ? or is it the weight if the door keeps it on ?

[@krippleinacaravanxxx707]

Yes! Great intimation but like others have said. The handle is on the wrong side! 😂😂😂

[@theoremzero]

Came here for the 'handle' comments. You guys didn't disappoint.

[@DriedMoss]

I always watch this channel for advice, and for getting an edge on my home improvement skills. Most of what I know about projects like these, I have learned from this channel. Over the last two years, Home RenoVision has been tremendously helpful. Now, taking what I have learned, I would offer only to install/orientate the bump stop key screws to be on the top, so they’re hidden, and the handle on the left, when opening to the right (handle on the right if opening to the left). I know these guys are very professional, and they are likely installing based on the client’s wishes. I only offer these two cents, has I just recently installed my own barn door in the master bedroom and went through these parts of installation myself.

[@angelguerragarcia7300]

Those little circles go on top of the door to prevent going off the rail

[@steliosstavrinides3502]

Hmmm well those white pvc wall rawl plugs provided, are for concrete/brick walls, not for dry walls

[@kickemassicus]

He said the door is 81.5" add half an inch and you have 82.5" lmao

[@mikeberumen344]

captain obvious yes I noticed that also. Instructions say bottom of rail should be 1.75” higher than door height.

[@kathleenpead3268]

I've watched lots of videos on building things in my home and I really like how you explain things so simply and with a sense of humor! Enjoyable to watch ....and Learn! Now I'm going to go hang my homemade barn doors!

[@jerrypolete5258]

Nice. I’m partial to mounting the handle on the left, I’m just used to that I guess.

[@TheBryeCooper]

Confusion in the measurements, Handle on wrong side of door, and clearance of at least TWO INCHES with no floor guide? I think you should re-shoot this one mate!

[@daleb5696]

I have a RV that when I open the door to the bathroom I have to get out ofthe waqy as it swings toward me and I am thinking if I had a door like the one you have here it would work much better. Any thoughts as to making it wider than the opening so as to block anyone from accidently seeing what someone is doing in the B-room or insulating it in some way to block any noise? Thanks

[@The81titans]

Handle should have been on the left

[@bigdaddyshane]

Why?

[@8dodger7]

@@bigdaddyshane so you can stand directly in front of the door opening and open the door and close it 100% without havi g to stand off to the side of it to do so.

[@bjvanrootselaar458]

Have you never heard of a Sawzall, or "Reciprocating saw" safer then bi-passing the guard.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

safe is relative to experience. Cheers!

[@lindajohnson6163]

I’m so happy to have you helping me along. I’m a “DIY” girl and quite often need guidance...Thank you!

[@youcanfixityourself]

I did not quite see how the door is holding down at the bottom to the base board. Really nice door and with the mirror, looks fancy! Love watching your videos. Thank you

[@joelt8915]

We have kids. How hard is it to knock these off the tracks. If you’re thinking it’s not gonna come off the tracks. Picture kids flinging the thing open or pushing on it like a regular door. As the base pushes out. Is there a way to attach them on the bottom?

[@barbaraochs6918]

Would like to see a bypass barn door hardware installed

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

next time we get to do this, it will be done

[@ziggythetechguy5024]

wouldn’t it be more functional to have the handle on the other side since it slide to the right?

[@RollinHomies]

Am I the only one that heard 81 1/2” plus 1/2” takes us to a total height of 82 1/2”? Time for a redo

[@PoppysGuitar]

I guess not lol

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

cant tell ya how many times a GC will have me come out to install these things and there is no backing whatsoever in the wall and they have no clue that that is a problem. I usually will carefully cut out the drywall and implant a mounting board sort of like the one you suggested to put right on to the surface but the way I do it, to keep the door from ending up way too far away from the wall, I "implant"a 3/4 thick piece of wood that can be painted to match the wall color and it protrudes about 1/8" to 1/4" depending on sheetrock thickness ,bevel the edges or ease the edges and it looks really nice clean and professional. personally I prefer not to have the mounts attached to drywall at all even if it has backing behind, some doors are very very heavy and it compresses the sheetrock over time, the rail gets loose resulting in the door dragging on the floor or hanging crooked. I have gone out to a few where this had happened and was hired to fix it. recessed wall plate is the best way to go in my humble opinion.I have also done 1/4" steel plate mounted to the wall secured to studs but this is a pain in the butt ,only do it when the aesthetic of the install requires it.

[@meme-gt9oy]

I was hoping you would show more of the door guide install on the floor because the kit that I have mentions having to Mitre through the bottom of the door for the guide

[@beckykohn8480]

good video; get an oscillating saw.

[@zacheiriksson]

And laser level

[@deestrange2192]

love all your instruction!! But I need help. We put the rail in with the wood behind as suggested, but the rollers don't reach the rail?? very confused. It is like the pretty side of the roller assembly needs to be on the back side?? Husband is about done with my/this easy project. Ideas??

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

sorry to hear you are having a struggle dee. make sure to carefully red the instructions and make sure everything is installed correctly. the wood behind the rail has nothing to do with the confusion. Cheers!

[@deestrange2192]

Figured it out. Instructions were wrong. LOL just moved the rollers up higher and it works.

[@sherrelljohnson6893]

Hi, do you work for other people? Where are you located? What is the cost for your custom doors?

[@jeffreid3341]

i believe the discs that you installed on the floor trim are intended to be installed at the top of the door to prevent it from jumping or getting knocked of the track.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

That may be possible but how would that work?

[@jeffreid3341]

After the door is hung you mount them directly on top of the door. It reduces the gap between guide rail and door.

[@SYork2014]

Jeff Reid this is correct. Was dying watching him use them for the baseboard

[@alexcomander3115]

Your right I hung about 30 and that’s exactly what they are for and should’ve another plastic piece that you put a screw on the baseboard but definitely not those 2 discs

[@georgiafan6618]

@@alexcomander3115 Installed one in an opening that was already trimmed out between two rooms. PIA to get the door aligned in its opening (can see door front and back) then getting proper height off the floor which is not level. The 2" at top is crucial as is the slotted guide on floor.

[@mortalwombatproductions2560]

Fine vid, but surely just pick up a handsaw for small straight cuts. Sometimes its quicker, easier, more accurate and always safer.

[@chrisfi3d]

Murica’

[@joanholman3105]

What changes in the over-the-door installation would you suggest for cement and plaster above my door? My home was built in 1925 but I would love a sliding barn door to eliminate the inward and/or outward swing in a narrow space. Could I simply use the wood trim that’s been there for a bazillion years?

[@politicalpartyagnostic268]

I think your hardware installation instructions are the best on KZbin. I am grateful because I now feel confident I can tackle my install correctly. Thank you!!!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks VIV. If you ever need help with something feel free to ask questions in the comment section I answer every one. Cheers!

[@mayson1919]

I'm confused...you measured the door at 81 1/2'' then you said leave a half inch from the bottom than you measured to 82 1/2'' so add 1'' inch? or only 1/2''?

[@TheBryeCooper]

At this point doesn't matter, the door was at least 2" of the floor!

[@timothycyr641]

Just what I needed! I am building double sliding doors with mirrors for my daughters closet. One door slides behind the other. Still deciding if the door that goes behind the front door should have the mirror or chalk board surface to write on and decorate herself as she loves to draw.

[@thelittlebitworkshop]

I'd highly recommend trying out the Metabo HPT 36v impact driver... there are power settings so you don't over do it on the lag bolts. (and extra power settings for when you need it..) Pretty great driver.

[@I-AM-MARKY-PRO-LIFE]

We have a daughter... I THINK she is 16 .... 😁

[@kleb5208]

Hi mate, thanks for the video! I'll need to use a plank to install mine on dry wall. What sort of size and wood would you suggest? rail is 1.8m (~6ft) so I thought of using a timber plank of 15cm (6") high x 6ft long x and 15mm deep. Do you reckon that would do the job?

[@PamelaBigelow]

Thanks for the helpful info! I’m redoing my guest room and wasn’t sure if I can install baseboard trim and closet trim as usual or if that’s going to interfere with the barn door install? If I don’t put trim it would look unfinished. Thanks!

[@MissSandraaa]

I dont understand how you call this an installation.... it’s 3.5 inches higher from the floor .... !!!?????? Not the best also wrong side for handle.... mannn so many things wrong

[@mikedarren6658]

Missing hardware compliments of your friendly Chicom manufacturer...

[@johnmanmano182]

do you have any suggestions on "soundproofing" barndoor for a bathroom? This would be for a master bathroom in my bedroom.

[@sydneyshinshi]

Yep handle on the left is normal. Nice job though.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Really? is that a thing.hmmm learn something new every day!

[@sydneyshinshi]

If the handle is on the left and it slides to the right you naturally step into the hole it opens but with handle on the right a then slide to the right you have to move back the width of the door to gain entry. No great problem and you might get youst to it .

[@qgradek]

You might want to know 81.5 plus half an inch is 82. Just FYI.

[@JackOPMP]

Very helpful as alway, your videos are entertaining to watch, but even more important is that I always learn something(s) - often many things. On the handle for the door, I do believe the hardware was correct, the machine nut goes on top and takes most of the force, the lag bolt goes on the bottom and is mainly there just to keep the handle from moving around. Think of the front door to a house that has a handle that extends down to grab, the bottom of the handle often just has a more minor type of fastener primarily to keep the handle straight up and down and down and to keep it from moving from side to side. Thanks again for the consistently excellent videos!

[@frankhennigan1668]

THANKS BRAH! I for one probably would have been confused as well! But thanks to you I am learning lots!

[@monica6792]

This type of door doesn't require a floor guide. Only the roller at the back on the baseboard? Where can I find this type of hardware? Thank you a bunch :)

[@tymcosweeperrepair3577]

it does come with floor guide , he used the rubber for the top of the door as a guide and the distance from the floor to door is too much for guides... , i just insalled one and having a problem with gap between door and wall hope this helps.

[@throbgristle]

A handsaw could have cut the notch in the door easier. Squarer. With better control.. why try to kill a gnat with a cannon.

[@TheJagsfan33]

How far off the wall will the door sit? I have light switches right next to where I'm going to mount my door and I don't want the door to hit them. Thanks in advance

[@haroldbehar9703]

You will have enough space.

[@ajcaiati]

The header over the door should be enough. But you can find a stud or two in the wall and use those for support away from the door opening. I thought there would be guides at the bottom of the door to keep it from swaying. Very nice custom door, the mirror is perfect. Thanks for the tips.

[@mosesalikhan8759]

Does this mean you can just push the door forward at the bottom

[@duglasjohel]

To be honest the installation is not right is too high from the floor the best way is just leave a half inch only and rout a Channel

[@ligmaballs5536]

I have one of these doors in my home we really don't like it doesn't close or open all the way and it's scratching the wall

[@jcelcaballo3192]

too much clearance on bottom, handle on wrong side. everything else 👍

[@shantelfullerton9865]

If you want, you can learn how to do it with Stodoys plans woodworking plans.

[@jakesaround]

I love this guy and his channel but that rail is going to be a pain in the booty to paint behind for that second coat. :(

[@bosschan2429]

A multi tool with a cutting blade would have been much safer that the circular saw if you had it

[@BeckyWrightSongs]

Appreciate the video! I was looking for ideas for using a sliding barn door in a bathroom (for the toilet room), and this was very helpful! So, just to recap, how much taller than the door opening should the sliding door be? Thanks!!! Oklahoma

[@224rebels]

Handle was meant for use with a thumb lath and a corresponding piece on the back side. Thus the lag bolts to attach the bottom and the machine thread bolt for the top

[@daytonemmett5152]

Nice when u go to the store to get more hardware u should’ve got shorter frkn bolts for the top 😤

[@DeathScouter]

Good video, but the plastic screw inserts could be for concrete or brick walls.... definitely NOT for drywall.

[@amandamorones6564]

Can’t wait to get my hubby to make the door and hang it ... thanks for being so easy to understand with the instructions my husband speaks very little English but he knows construction lol

[@1001-u6r]

How not to install a barn style door. It’s not safe. With the two bump stops attached to the wall instead of on top of the door, the door can now jump off the track and fall. You should also have floor guides so the door can’t swing out uncontrolled and smack the wall. The swinging door with the missing door stops equals trouble. This door needs to be reinstalled by someone who knows what they are doing. And the handle is mounted wrong. Wow.

[@Dc0sby]

I don't get why using the color black is so popular?

[@truthserum5202]

Why in the world would you mount the handle or the right side of the door?

[@Telestark]

Is there a video that shows how you mounted the 2 x 8 into the beam? I have an open beam I want to attach a barn door to in my basement but it is not drywalled in so I'm thinking I would have to attach to the 2 x 8. It's a 4 ft opening so I have a 4 ft door I bought with an 8ft rail. Thx for any help

[@JohnSmith-hl4bb]

Can you tell me why people love this ugly barn door nowadays

[@pamelaroberts9824]

Did the disc for the bottom of the door come with the bar door hardware?

[@kennethlesley]

shouldnt the handle be to the right of the door instead of the left?

[@NeddaRoach]

This is so helpful! I have a question, I’m wanting to install a sliding bar door in my master bedroom but my door has crown molding around the door, when I install the bar door should I remove the trimming or will it look ok if I leave it on?

[@1978sjt]

KZbinCins 9:46 Crew Visible :p No base guide?

[@haroldbehar9703]

Great video but can you clarify the measurements again? You said the door was 81 1/2, add 1/2 which would be 82 1/2??? Am I missing the extra 1/2 inch somewhere? Thanks in advance.

[@moisty254]

Now this is the type of fella you'd love to be your boss as an apprentice!

[@CamiBabe]

Agreed, I thought about it too he's cool and really thoughtful man

[@CGphotoOp]

Great vid. Could you pitch me some ideas for installing a rail on a wall that’s not all that flat?

[@lourdesbaby964]

Great job,barn doors are becoming quite popular,I have an upcoming project where I’m going to reuse an old closet louvre door,so glad I saw your tutorial 👍🏼 But should the handle be on the opening’s side? Just wondering 🤔 Go back and BUY more hardware?! Are you crazy? They should give you the MISSING ones without charging you,it is they’re stupid mistake for not providing the correct amount.

[@ActualNonsense]

I fucking love this guy😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@robsheezy8144]

100% if your doing a small notch like that just use a small chisel way cleaner cut and faster than plugging in a cord and grabbing a saw. Even if your not a carpenter which I am a chisel is a for sure tool any man should have. 😎🔨.

[@peterbergeris6510]

Went to check on barn doors n hardware. In this video Jeff says to measure from top of door to bottom of roller which he says is 2". But I was told today it's 6" because you have to take in consideration the bracket above the roller.

[@jensheehan820]

Great video! Very helpful! Could you do a video on power tools for beginners? I'm very intimidated by them to use them but I love building and putting together things. Thanks!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Planning on doing that soon. Cheers!

[@mrzif0013]

how about hangiing half the bar at a time if you're alone?

[@alicemayfield3891]

Nice video and very good work. :)

[@sharky0]

Circular saw without safety glasses...

[@kentrout4849]

I enjoy your videos to keep an eye on my contractors(new to the business). I'm looking to see an opening of the wall to install a header for dual heavy glass doors. This video alludes to what I need.

[@Yaboydro]

I have a question. My landlord is being a little difficult on my door situation i want to install. Shr doesn't want barely any screws in the wall. You only used about 4 screws into the wall itself?

[@shannonprosser9569]

Thanks for your video. It really helped me alot. I installed a sliding barn door by myself 😊

[@CAN182403]

Love it When I watch any of your videos it gives that energy to go down to that basement and do something ( it’s been a year and still at that framing stage 🤔)

[@campilla3404]

How the fuck did this guy get 82 and 1/2?

[@pennypinchingprinces]

I want to install one between my kitchen and hall. What type if handle do you use on the side that backs up to the wall when open?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

you can drill out a space to install a round disk insert. Cheers!

[@gregorlow478]

Really nice video but can I please just mention a couple of things I noticed. Please don't use a circular saw like that. It's very bad practice, and not everyone using one like that may be as competent as you. When drilling through anything with a flat bit (spade bit), you should drill through until the tip sticks out the other side. Then drill through from the other side, this prevents the wood bursting out which can potentially ruin a job!