How I Made My Sliding Barn Door | Rustic Modern

I made this barn door to solve a problem in my bedroom.
This door is very unique to my space. I made this sliding door because I have a glass door in my bedroom. We were lacking privacy, I installed tint on the window but at night that's no good. I didn't want to install curtains. I like the look of the sliding barn door. So I chose to hide the exterior door with a sliding barn door setup. Problem solved!
DIY Platform Bed With Floating Night Stands Video
• DIY Platform Bed With ...
---------------ADD ME HERE: --------------
Instagram: / morediycreators
Facebook: / diycreators
Patreon: / diycreators
View all my plans gumroad.com/diycreators
Subscribe & "RING the Bell": bit.ly/1PtWJEd
Materials
****Affiliate Links*****
- (1) Barn door kit amzn.to/2tKoyUv
- (5)- Southern yellow pine - Local hardware store (HD)
- (2) - 1 by 2 pine - Local hardware store (HD)
- ½ dowels amzn.to/2us0cg6
- 2 aluminum angle stock - Local hardware store (HD)
- Threaded insert amzn.to/2tKtpFs
- (2) 1/4 x 20 x 3-inch Flat head screw
- Screws for the Aluminum angle stock amzn.to/2tSMl5k
Tools
*****Affiliate Links*****
- Line Level amzn.to/2tKh43W
- Stud finder amzn.to/2tqOwdf
- Hammer drill amzn.to/2urDGny
- Miter saw amzn.to/2uM4Y7f
- 12-inch speed square amzn.to/2tSqfQg
- Thickness planer amzn.to/2tNOD4H
- Saw house amzn.to/2uLJTK3
- Dust mask amzn.to/2tKhJlW
- Trim Router amzn.to/2urKdyo
- Plunge router amzn.to/2uMgmjF
- Rockler Glue Kit amzn.to/2tSZVFH
- Dowel jig amzn.to/2tNxV5C
- Rockler clamps www.rockler.com/surefoot-alumi...
T-Track table top www.rockler.com/rockler-t-trac...
Woodworking Plans (Big Bundle) gum.co/CpSyF
Camera and recording equipment I use
*****Affiliate Links*****
Camera - amzn.to/2qTajaY
Mic - amzn.to/2qTtAZO
-------------------------------Limited Tools Videos -------------------------------
If you're new to woodworking with little to no tool check out my "Limited Tools Videos (For beginners)"
• Woodworking for beginners

[@DIYCreators]

Can't wait to finish up this room I will do a room tour once it's done. I don't know what all I will have in the final design so if you have to cool ideas let me know. :D If you want to see what's being posted next then look me up here instagram.com/Morediycreators/

[@tekn0slave]

DIY Creators something to think of for the aluminum on the door. Ask a local shop to see ifthe can anodize it to give it a warmer look or even black to match the handle you made.

[@GamingDRT]

You guys should play Minecraft...

[@wuusaahthe7115]

DIY Creators Dude you are eextremely gifted. You inspire me to get a house and be a handy man. Great simply awesome

[@davidrobot7818]

do you mean lock?

[@emmanueldelrosario889]

DICreators 9

[@jloveskbp217]

This video is on point! 👍🏻 I am a 54 year old grandmother who loves woodworking. I was looking for a tutorial for a simple barn door and the installation. I'm so glad I am a subscriber of yours and found this video. I love all of your videos and the way you explain each step as well as any problems you encounter. Thanks for sharing!

[@VictorMartinez-nk4rt]

I like how you did mention the issues/problems that came up; It’s all a learning experience - keep up the great work

[@bethanyanderson1745]

I agree, you are very thorough, precise, and concise. Thank you for sharing.

[@Dogo24h]

The work is great and the door is very beautiful. Thanks for share!

[@Christo_glenn]

The level of quality in the work... damn! Well done, mate!

[@Zizou3663]

I like that you mentioned the financial cost of the project

[@rosytorres6757]

[@Milesamanjaro]

$254 for reference if anyone's wondering.

[@eatermckinnon4644]

@@Milesamanjaro for 250, you can pretty much buy it from somewhere

[@headintheclouds7905]

@@eatermckinnon4644 I personally think it's way nore fun and worth it when made by yourself (myself) I'd like to make most of the furniture in my future house with my husband so my kids can maybe carry on the creativity and our house and the objects inside would have a deeper meaning for us. And if we don't want it we sell it pretty fair and maybe expencive cause it's been handmade.

[@gamosantosiv6122]

Great job man, but door Over door + 250$ budget (you can buy best wood doors from any professional for 300$) + glue every where (im the ONLY one that can see it on the joints?)... Im seeing as a way to not do mine like that! Keep up the work

[@maiko8585]

You should do a house tour and show off the DIY projects you made!

[@DIYCreators]

Room tour coming soon. Have to make a few more pieces.

[@kingwyatt627]

DIY Creators great vid. But when are going to restore a table /kitchen table

[@maiko8585]

DIY Creators omg you replied,thank you so much for taking the suggestion!

[@britishroger9223]

@@DIYCreators have you made a room tour yet ?

[@romeruru]

Exactly

[@michaelshirey5475]

Thanks for including those "bumps in the road" that popped up on you. It helps to see you encountering problems and working through them.

[@juliemeer9379]

I think you are a great carpenter. I loved watching you do this project. Even though there is 0 chance I could ever make something like this, I very much enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@socalboilervsg5477]

Great project. Love the way you make great use of the tools you have available - hand router inverted to use like a routing table, aluminum bars for guide rails, old school dowels for joining, etc. Proof that great projects don't require big dollar tools or full blown workshops. Keep up the great work!

[@Thethiagobento]

Hi! I'm from Brazil and i like so much this guy. I'm subscribed on their channel cause it's awesome. Usually, i like so much their projects. Good job...

[@themommynator]

I love how you explain everything so simply! As you are demonstrating it on screen. And when you said "don't judge me" omg! I laughed so much! Such a sense of humour! I love the grain - but I can see how this wood could be much heavier than, say, old dried barn wood. Finished product is beautiful! Thx for sharing.

[@FearTheAwesome]

Best.KZbin.Explanation.EVER! Thank you very much for giving me the confidence to build it myself! Like me, you didn't have everything at your disposal ... so you improvised. That's me in a nutshell. I hate when a pro just has everything a woodshop needs and expects you to have the same equipment! Thanks again!

[@LOL59hahaha]

Dude, i dont know you but i love you. You got skills and a sense of style

[@chriscalon8913]

I really like your projects. They're very accessible for new DIY people, and you explain everything in an easy to understand way. Good job man!

[@elmohead]

You're spot on with the colour. It's one of the things you need to watch out when designing interior spaces.

[@juliamarry4333]

Out of all the barn doors I’ve seen this is the best one so far, loving the door handle.. 👌

[@budwoodman1716]

" I painted the other wall a few months ago, ...probably been more like a year,.....don't judge me." I love it, lol !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnburger3937]

Great work man! Keep up the good work and don't loose sight of the small details that makes your work unique. BTW the roller bearings on the bottom are how I will do all of my slider installs from now on

[@gigisunshine6707]

Another excellent video. Watching you makes me miss my dad. He was just like you when he explained things. Very precise, but easy to follow when he did any of his projects. He would love your garage, especially since he had all original Shopsmith tools: drill press, lathe, table saw, etc., when they came out back in the 1970s. He could make anything, and often did for anyone who cared to ask.

[@pranaytony]

Wow so cool! If we can manage to hide that black bar upside, then no one would notice that there is a door back those wooden bars!

[@MrHandwerk]

A really great and easy project! Best regards MrHandwerk

[@downtodiy6245]

What an amazing build!! Great job. That’s impressive

[@huxmut3417]

It's comments like "and now for the most exciting part of wood working. the sanding." that make this the best channel around. thanks Glen, you're a legend :)

[@Sunnbuzz]

Absolutely beautiful, I have a lot of admiration for your talent !

[@oneluv1979]

This is the best DIY sliding barn door tutorial I've seen.....awesome craftsmanship!!!

[@gazgough9264]

brilliant as always Glenn, you genius always love your projects

[@erwinrompis6620]

GG Woodwork

[@lesgoins5124]

Dude! Getting ready to build my first barn door also… Was delighted to come across your video! I’ve seen a half dozen of your videos saved everyone of them and always loved your style your humor and the way you go about stuff you’re great at explaining things I love it and at 74 I need all the explanations I can get… LOL Great job as always! Les

[@yuliyabryant4052]

Oh my, I absolutely hypnotized by your door. So cool. Thank you for sharing with the world.

[@SteveAnarchistMountainBC]

Thank you, you have inspired me to try and build our own custom doors.

[@zacharykirby6248]

woke up and saw your video notification and yelled out to my wife "Oh shit babe, Glenn made another video!" haha good build man

[@DIYCreators]

Haha Thanks, man! I appreciate it.

[@ThickNCurly1]

Zachary Kirby 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Pintukusenjatiperhutani]

ThickNCurly1 q

[@korablaci3963]

lavatriqe gorenja riparim

[@elainemoore3366]

Too funny.

[@Jenuin]

Been wanting to do this. You made a very in depth video. Thank you. Your honesty was funny. I appreciate that. ✊

[@donclarke2661]

Dude.....you have real skills my friend....truly impressed!

[@erlethepearl]

This is a well done project. Excellent work and narration. A shop full of excellent tools!

[@jameelsazam2827]

Normally I cannot stand the orator, but this guy had me listening to every word. He got to the point without going too far off the project😊

[@iphadkegmail]

Wow! This is superb - simply amazing! I've always wanted a barn door as well, and you've truly inspired me!

[@f0g868]

This is why I love this channel. You chose to make a sliding barn door that looks really nice instead of buying curtains.

[@tjh31993]

Really liked that you listed the cost for the project. I wish all the DIY channels did this!

[@TripleAAA53]

" DON'T JUDGE ME "...…… Hilarious !!!!!!!!!!! REALLY ENJOY your channel !! GREAT CONTENT !!!

[@user-yr9xx2jb6f]

Dude, you do interesting things.I'm from Russia, now I have to learn English to understand you)

[@SageElvie]

I've always loved these types of doors

[@robertdallas2317]

Dude, You are AWESOME!!! You are handcrafting custom pieces and making it look like a walk in the park. You are a natural.

[@rish2891993]

The meticulousness of your work impresses me. If you had a shop, I'd buy.

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you. :)

[@desertfish1460]

Yes cause this is too hard! I can't do this! Awesome too hard for me to do this..I need one in my little house!

[@sixpackbinky]

Rishabh Gupta I agree, he really cares about the quality of his work.

[@hamid-zi9cn]

صناعة مكتبة

[@vachiraanjana1771]

Best For Beginers&Evry one,Doit YourSelf.

[@cspann831]

Looks very nice great job! One thing though the strips you glued across the grain in the routed dado are gonna try to prevent the panels from moving with changing moisture. With all that cross grain you will have a ton of movement. I am betting the glue will fail, the panels will crack and/or the whole thing will curl up big time. Best to screw the strips in using slotted screwholes. Give it a couple humid summers and dry winters. Something's gotta give. I've seen many antique tables and box lids split this way.

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you. Yes, I know where you are coming from. It was one of my concern. I have to watch it and see what will happen in time. Worst case I'll make another video and share what happened.

[@XJWill1]

I was thinking the same thing. On the bright side, it will be interesting to see what part fails first in an upcoming video!

[@OneManBandWoodworks]

What will most likely happen is when the timber shrinks in summer the door will curl in away from the wall where the braces are and in winter when it expands it will curl the other way. It shouldn't break because the inlaid strips will bend easily. You might just get away with it. If it was made from poplar or western red cedar that was properly kiln dried you'd probably have no issue because it's really stable wood.

[@robertorr2878]

Yeah I kind of cringed with the two vertical cross grain glued up pieces . The aluminum angle on both sides will be fighting expansion/contraction as well. I give the guy credit for giving it hell though. Great idea making that handle.

[@billrugg-easey4764]

C Spann I too cringed a little when I saw long grain being fixed across cross grain, when I was an apprentice you got your knuckles rapped if you so much as got a panel pin into a door panel so as to restrict seasonal movement. I would have fixed the braces in with a sliding dovetail, hard fixed with a screw in the centre and other board fixed by way of slots same for the angle. In my experience in the U.K. Soft wood will continue to shrink if used indoors for about a year. I'd like to know if this door does crack after a year or so, perhaps we can have a report on it, what I was thought may be wrong

[@Shanie.ColeAesthetics]

Jamaican people are some of the most talented and creative - I would love to try this, turned out really well.

[@longopembele8430]

That's the true definition of promoting Gifted Hands. I need a sliding wood door for my toilet in my cabin. You just showed me a good idea.

[@Jorge_Rodriguez83]

Sliding doors are very common here in Japan, but they are very flimsy. That one looks like it would stop a train!!!

[@Shonan2024]

I was looking for some barn doors last summer but gave up because what you said above. Now, I think I am going to go to Viva Home to get some materials.

[@GameOver-ei8ui]

Japan? Don't you mean Mexico?

[@Jorge_Rodriguez83]

VA2906 R Sorry, what do you mean by Mexico?

[@GameOver-ei8ui]

Your name is Rodriguez right? Its usually not a typical Japanese name

[@Jorge_Rodriguez83]

You are right, Rodríguez is a Hispanic last name and I am from Cuba, but I've been living in Hiroshima since last April. You can check my channel if you like.

[@R1CKYB0BbY]

"It's been like a year... don't judge me." Haha Been there man, been there 😂😂

[@salehfarooqui2399]

Sir you have made the most perfect rectangular shaped, so many tools to trim corners, perfect alignment and so much more.

[@royjeffs6538]

I could listen to your voice all day, talking about nothing, so soothing! Great looking door, come do mine whenever you want!

[@groovygrumy1945]

Love it when you upload, keep up the good work!

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you :)

[@karens.9026]

WOW!! You're amazing

[@DIYCreators]

Thanks Karen

[@kristintaghon4152]

What a great teaching video! I loved your humor and all the comments you made. Very professionally done. Thanks!

[@000DoubleD000]

Instead of removing door trim, you can add a ledger board above the door. This will bring the track out away from the wall enough to clear the door trim.

[@sunnyshorai9684]

it's been a while since you posted a video, keep it up bro👍👍

[@DIYCreators]

Thanks, mans! Even though I don't post as much as I'd like, I'm always creating. It's a challenge juggling a full-time job.

[@davidlopes5127]

Very good work men... I like all your projects

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you

[@AuntieKaiHawaii]

Aloha, I like the door you made. Some places here have cinder block walls. This home where we live is wood with a concrete floor. It's a rental, but our landlord is open to improvements. The door in our home limits the area of use around it. I was also interested in the wall connector for the door because I like the idea of movable wall units like Clei furniture made for the NY housing display at the NY Museum in 2013. The walls move to make a small apartment usable throughout the day. I'm trying to make my limited space home functional & be strong enough when the big guys are here. We don't want things to break and want it very comfortable. I like your work. Thank you, Kai

[@jdneilso]

Good stuff. Great tip about letting the boards dry out. I used tongue and groove boards so I was able to build my door in a day. It took about a week to stain and polyurethane it. Then another day to mount it. I used ratchet straps because I didn't have a clamp that large either.

[@Tr-sy9rr]

ASAP= As Straight As Possible

[@twerkinthecityhuh6340]

Lol....." Don't judge me"""" too funny

[@ArturBerkut]

Hi, I'm from Russia and I learn English by your video. Thank you, bro!

[@3883master]

Artur ivanovich привет земляк

[@yeetedfetusstudios4872]

first time I've seen a wood worker not over clamp! and it turned out great.

[@mik29k]

this guy is fucking awesome

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you

[@daddydojang]

Hey! Don't tell everyone. That's between him and Awesome.

[@RichardOpokuEngineer]

I just wish I could go on a vacation from programming just to come be an apprentice.

[@lawrenberghanson4401]

Well, you can. The beauty of programming is that you can code anywhere!

[@SteveDOES]

I just stumbled into your channel and like the videos I've seen. I'm jealous of all your tools. Keep up the good work.

[@lg8365]

What an awesome looking door! Great job on detail. This vid helped me a lot to create two barn doors for bedrooms. Thanks 👍

[@YoSoySaucey]

your wife must be pleased to have such a handy man like you lol I can't even get mine to help me build a cat tree 😂

[@rogonzalez152]

Craven Moorehead tf

[@ELEVOPR]

$254 Bucks on this Project? Plus all the work and Man Hours? No way. I would just rather buy a kit for $300-400 They have them out their. Thanks for the video, Fantastic work. Door Looks Great.

[@spigolon100]

I just have to say, you are one smart man, you have great skill sets, just awesome...

[@mkbcoolman]

I've been binging on your videos lately, but this may be my favorite. I have a door in my office for a walk-in attic that's ugly as hell. I think this will be the perfect solution!! Thanks for the great video!!

[@paulcastillo5435]

wooooow fantastic!!!!!!

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you

[@jpkalishek4586]

Working on the house while living in it, it never seems to be finished. I am trying to go to a list, because otherwise "Squirrel!" and I try to do too many things at the same time, and nothing gets done.

[@lourdesbaby964]

JP Kalishek Phew,thought I was the only one who did that,I inherited it from my Dad RIP 🙏🏻 Start one job,go get something from another room,& will get distracted....3 months later,need I say more. Dad was great a fitting wardrobes and making furniture for friends & family,but we had doorless wardrobes and tools everywhere,oh my poor Mother 😢🙏🏻 As the saying goes “The Cobbler’s children have no shoes”.... This Lockdown is helping my “to do list” at least ✔️✔️✔️

[@jpkalishek4586]

@@lourdesbaby964 Not helping me. While I live in Michigan, I do live right on the border with Wisconsin which hasn't gone as totally stupid with restrictions, but I also am still working , so until vacation I just have the little time I can spare. I did just come in to check something on the City web site . . . and it's closed due to our moronic Governor. Took digging to find it as the site is recently redone. Also, I have been doing a touch of cobbler work on my own shoes, to pass time this lockdown as the inside work I need done to the house is in a holding pattern.

[@teds6078]

I love watching this guy work. A total master of the craft.

[@Apismeliffera]

You moved along at a good pace, informative, and interesting. Nice subject too. I really liked the video. Thank you for posting. It's people like you that make KZbin worth watching.

[@oneup1098]

hey diy creator do you think this would work with Styrofoam? easy to cover plus it's light weight ? great stuff dude

[@wagonr3pair]

Why were you using a stud finder if the wall was concrete block?

[@DIYCreators]

Well, there is still wooden strips in the wall. This is what the drywall is attached to. I located them so I can use them as a backing. This way I don't break the drywall when tightening the bolts.

[@luketauzin8321]

DIY Creators what is you full time job and you could probably do KZbin full time soon

[@DIYCreators]

+Luke Tauzin I am a system designer. I plan to go full-time next year the income is just not there yet to make the jump.

[@SmokeFlame1]

You're more than a system designer. You're an artist, and a damn good one. Fabulous channel!

[@RayMAKES]

great looking door Glenn. wood and metal are my favorite combination!

[@jbw5485]

That looks awesome. The aluminum boarders really added a nice touch. I just hung a sliding door. Turned out great.

[@berend2954]

Now the real question is it sound proof? ;)

[@DIYCreators]

lol Mmm, have to check. I'll get back to you on that.

[@berend2954]

DIY Creators Ok :)

[@NM-hj9ii]

Its been 6 months. N he still haven't got back to u. R.i.p

[@Seyron1981]

Of course not. Dont be stupid.

[@vernor2767]

Cool of course, but it's a door that closes the door? 🤔

[@bethanyanderson1745]

I thought he explained his reasons very well. The existing windowed door lacked privacy for his bedroom, he didn't want curtains, and he had always wanted a barn door. I think he also gained a bit more security, and although this is my first time watching one of his videos, he seems to enjoy a new DIY challenge.

[@lmeza1983]

I learned some things from this video alone, that door looks really nice.

[@andyfromdenver]

looks great! I appreciate that you shared some of the little snags along the way like needing to fix the moulding and such.

[@garciamicolta001]

"Painted a few months ago....... more like a year. Don't judge me " 😂🤣😂

[@bourdouvalos]

prety nice i dont like the glue marks under the woostain

[@DIYCreators]

Thanks. I agree It bothers me for sure. I plan to sand it before I complete the room.

[@maddouble1]

To clean up the glue in between the timber you could route out using a v groove bit.

[@DIYCreators]

Good Idea it will def. Help thanks!

[@ravikungwani4004]

I feel like buying all of these cool equipment and renovating my house. This is so satisfying.

[@faustominuzzo9263]

Bravo, buonissima manualita', una bella idea. Grazie, Fausto (Italia)

[@hnoobsho]

76 dollars for some aluminum? you're going to the wrong place man

[@sarahwyatt2834]

Sound Jamaican

[@hooligainhaydin3842]

This is an old soul. With current tech. Unaware of his talent. Thankyou SIR.

[@anthonypalasota7993]

Thank you. That is the best video I have ever seen on you KZbin. Great information. Very professional Quick and to the point. Some people talk much and waste time. Great Job. Have a great day. God loves you.

[@theromi555]

DIY significa hazlo tu mismo!! Y ESO *YO NO LO PUEDO HACER* Y en general es por qué me faltan esos instrumentos para cortar y lijar

[@Kuromigirl96]

Si tú crees que no lo puedes hacer eso eres tú. Esto si es un DIY. Y si yo lo puedo hacer pues tú también.

[@maritzaespinoza4210]

Nacho STR que te pasa imbecil? yo he trabajado con madera en la secundaria y me iba bastante bien y ninguno de esos trabajos se destinaba a la cocina y no soy nada masculina, si la chica no puede es problema de ella pero todo tiene un límite, como tu cerebro

[@eddeetheaza6057]

Pues renta las herramientas y as la tu sola es-tupeh Y luego si es DIY

[@konstantinbalyukin6542]

everything is great, but you left a lot of glue between your boards.

[@1maniemar]

Amazing video, thank you for taking the time to do this. This is an outstanding video. It is obvious you have the equipment to do such an amazing project I can't wait to see how your room turns out.

[@dashreplay8465]

This is something I need for my ensuite PVC door, although I saw glass door solution but I think will also opt for this idea.

[@sunnyshorai9684]

can you make a video on how to make dog kennel or dog house, I have watched the first video you made on dog house but I have 2 Pitbulls and 1 German Shepherd so i I want to make a large house for them so please make a video on it

[@edisonroberto1791]

Eu gostaria muito de aproveitar o ensinado mas será que tem como traduzir leiga totalmente leiga Magda Osasco agradeceria muito

[@MikailEstrada]

I love the content that you have here Glenn. Keep up the great work!

[@kiwir9843]

This is really awesome! When I get my own house, I wish to make this door for my room as well.

[@minabobina420]

Damn, this some expert level woodworking shit. Came out beautiful!!

[@yvonne3486]

Thank you for showing us everything including cost. Genius on not altering original door, exterior view, and the convenience of decor, design, and concealment.... awesome 😊✌👌

[@gerytremaine488]

I wish I had all the tools you had for this product....you did a great job! I’m going to try to do it with what I have in my shop...... your video was perfect and very easy to follow... thank you sir!

[@jonathanwilson6288]

Man so impressed by your gift. If I had a portion of your ability to do this kind of work I would be a happy man. Great video.