How to Build a Modern Sliding Door with Frosted Glass Panels

[@davidcrawford8371]

Being a woodworker for nearly 50 years, I think you're an inspiration to a younger generation. I appreciate your honesty, leaving your 'mistakes' in the video. Part of the joy of our craft is learning while we build. I remember my early years when all I owned were hand tools. Nice job little Lady!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! That’s so kind of you to say. You are definitely right…the best part of woodworking is learning something new with every project…even if the lesson comes from a screw up. I appreciate you watching my video!

[@ImSoToastie]

Not just an inspiration to younger but to new comers like me. She explains things so clearly and makes it look easy!

[@EmorettaRobinson]

The fact that you didn't edit out the mishap with the measurements is good. I honestly like the door as is as well. But most importantly I think it's pretty cool that you can make things like you do. You're so talented.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

You’re so kind. Thank you so much for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@EmorettaRobinson]

@@WoodshopDiaries you're welcome. Have a great weekend.

[@danieldryden542]

I like the black trim around the windows!! it gives the door a great look!!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!!

[@pteddie6965]

This door is fantastic. It completely changes the look of that area of your home and I'm sure that the practicality of a sliding vs a swinging door is going to be a constant plus for you as you come and go through the front door and the laundry room door. You did an excellent job on this build. Thanks for sharing this video with us.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! It’s definitely a lot less annoying walking through this doorway to put clothes in the washer every day 😂 I like that it’s a “focal point” in here now and can’t wait to build out the rest of the space over time. Thanks so much for watching. I really appreciate it!

[@diyhuntress]

This door looks SO GOOD. 😍

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much Sam!! 💕💕

[@mikecolo2158]

As usual, I love the black and natural wood tone. I vote leave it as is. A similar project is on my to do list for our laundry room. Very clean and functional! I would give it more likes if I could.

[@Kkuts37]

What a difference a door makes! Looks fab! Love the black trim around the Plexi! Great job!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much!! This hallway and the laundry room both feel so much bigger without that old door here! 🙌

[@aquinaadams1]

Just want you to know you’ve gained a SUPER FAN!!! Literally binge watching you!!! I want to start wood work but have no idea where to begin! This page is awesome!!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I so appreciate that and am glad to hear you find the videos helpful! I've got some resources you might find helpful in getting started here: www.woodshopdiaries.com/getting-started/

[@waguchan2414]

I love the natural wood with black trim. I hope you keep it that way!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!! I like it more every time I walk by it…I think I’ll leave it at least for a While!

[@mygardencart9060]

i haven't even made it to the end of the video yet, but that cabinet/dresser in your workshop! are you going to do a video on that build?????

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I am! It should be out this month. But it’ll be on the Kreg Tool KZbin channel. So head over and subscribe so you don’t miss it!

[@rodponto39]

Awesome looking door, I put up a barn door for someone and had a terrible time installing it! Whoever put the header in the opening to the house forgot a few studs, I did not like using wall anchors, but had no choice, after that, I'll make the door for people but sure will not install one ever again. Well unless it's my own door. Great job!!

[@johnkelley9877]

The door looks great! I like the frosted Plexiglas and black trim. A clear coat would look nice and go with the black trim. Thanks for sharing this.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@candicewhitton1006]

Love this door!! I think the natural wood and black accent looks great! You should leave it!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much!! I’m definitely leaving it for a while at least-the more I walk by it, the more I love it 😍

[@Grampiswoodshop]

I love it. I made a cedar barn door for my daughters closet. I used bottom glides that mounted to the baseboard.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I’m sure she loves it! Cedar is one of my favorites!

[@Grampiswoodshop]

@@WoodshopDiaries she does. Thanks. 🤗

[@tomaylor3683]

It is beautiful with the natural finish and black trim! I really enjoy you videos. Thank you.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I appreciate you watching!

[@craiggoodwin9704]

When I didn't see a video last week I knew you were up to something special. You didn't disappoint! The door looks great and you've left us with great expectations of future projects to come. Its warmed up here enough that I've been able to channel some of that energy and motivation you've imparted to my own little projects out in the garage. Thanks for Sharing!

[@scottperezfox]

I agree - hate doors too! First thing I did when I moved in was remove all the doors. Had to put them back when my parents came to visit, but aside from the one bathroom door which isn't [yet] a slider, I took 'em all off the hinges.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

We did this on a house from the past too! I’m glad I’m not the only one who hates doors. They’re just so inconvenient most of the time 😂

[@mrinkswitch]

I like the black trim. It picks up the black from the door hardware. Gives a little visual interest.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! Black and wood are my favorite combination. So simple 😍

[@DebtFreeDIY]

Great job, Shara! Cool idea with the plexiglass. We installed a barn door in our laundry room and it gave it WAY more space.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

So glad you enjoyed it! Sliding doors just make sense for small spaces 🙌 I feel like they should be more common in laundry rooms and bathrooms ha. But what do I know 😂

[@lynjermey6423]

I think it looks really beautiful and elegant.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@timdyer7692]

Nice job, Shara! The door looks great and the dark pieces of wood add a nice contrast to the door.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@karenalefounder4083]

Stunning love the Black contrast.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!! 💕

[@Dogo24h]

Very convenient, the door will make traveling more convenient!

[@estherfilip3275]

So beautiful! You are so talented!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

You’re so kind. Thank you!

[@norcross26]

I love the sliding doors. It can be a pain to do sometimes but so much better looking then regular doors .. great job

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! They save so much floor space 🙌 I don’t know why they’re not more common-sliding or pocket doors either one.

[@norcross26]

@@WoodshopDiaries I don't know why they aren't more common either. I made a wine / coffee cabinet and used the sliding door look too. I never did anything like that, so I was way out of my wheel house but it came out great ... heavy but great

[@jbb5470]

Great job Shara! The door turned out fantastic, you have great taste!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

You’re so kind. Thanks so much for watching!!

[@aligned4good]

Great looking door!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@Erik_The_Viking]

Love the door. Very practical. I've never liked those old doors as they were always in the way.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Yes! So many doors are just an obstacle. I hope sliding or pocket doors become more normal to save space over time

[@JayBergCustoms]

That looks amazing! Part of me wishes I had a spot I could out something like that, part of me is glad my space is open enough I don't need one...lol. I just really, really want to build something like that though!!!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Haha pros and cons 😂 maybe you can incorporate something similar on a smaller scale on a piece of furniture or cabinet somehow instead of a whole door 😉🙌

[@kitersrefuge7353]

Superb! Absolutely superb and the colour contrast with the black trim is perfect imo.

[@robertevans6481]

Looks great. No its awesome!! The contrasting finish on it is very cool...

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!!

[@infinitelyexhausted]

Looks great in the natural wood! Nice work!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! I think I’ll leave it as is for a while 😍 the black and wood combo is growing in on me the more I look at it.

[@ΓΕΡΑΣΙΜΟΣΣΤΡΑΓΓΑΣ]

I like d this door so much , very unique very elegant . Congratulations 👏

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@RG-ce5hj]

Holy moly! Shara! I'm amazed with all your super cool ideas. Also love the sock monkey hat.👍

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! Sock monkey hat is a staple in the winter wardrobe 😂

[@steveaustin7851]

I love how this door looks and the black trim looks amazing around the glass 👍🏾👍🏾

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@jenniferjeppsen9684]

I LOVE that hatred of your door! The new one is gorgeous. Undiluted disgust of the old door was well justified. 😂

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Haha I’m glad you agree 😂 I didn’t want to be over dramatic! I’m so glad I don’t have to walk around and through that old door anymore 🙌🤣 it’s the little things

[@barbaragates9873]

totally get it ..removed 8 useless stinking doors from our house

[@Ray_Sellner]

I love it. When the shop is finally built, this will be my first project. She's already had me remove her bathroom door. I have the other bathroom. Don't ask.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Awesome! 😂 hey, I won’t ask any questions. I totally get it…we’ve removed SO many doors in our past houses. Bathrooms, closets, laundry rooms, offices. It’s your house…if you don’t want a door somewhere, I say get rid of it! 🙌😂😂

[@LifeSurfingDude]

thank you for the video. exactly what I was looking for. I really loved your choice of black stain for wood planks to hold glass in place. in my opinion, it made the door look very nice and kinda expensive. thank you for sharing.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@jscook54]

That looks good! I like the black trim, but it depends on what you do in other places. This putting in glass/acrylic example came at a perfect time for me. I saw a broken door on one of those free libraries we have around town and thought I can fix that! Now I will and can so thank you!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

That’s awesome! So glad this gave you some ideas. That’s so kind of you to fix that for the community to continue using it. Thanks so much for watching!

[@dannyhyde7019]

That door looks fantastic.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!!

[@jhold7553]

I really would have thought that would have been harder. You do a great job at breaking down projects and doing them in a way that look great butnis easy to follow

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I appreciate that and glad to hear you enjoyed the build process 😊 everything is simple if you break it into small pieces 😉

[@holdemNE1]

5:13 Wait.........was that a wild dingo in the background? Nice looking project. Well done.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Haha that was Lucy! She hangs out with me in my shop (along with the cats) when it’s not too cold (or too hot) out there. She’s good company and a good guard dog haha. Thanks so much for watching!

[@jtotheb-ip2hh]

awesome. you make it look easy! i hope you keep the door natural, but in any case, congrats on getting rid of something you hate! the struggle is real. :) rock on and on!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!! The more I walk by this door since I hung it up, the more I love the natural wood color 😍 so glad you like the color, too!

[@adantorres8056]

the nicest simplest design i've seen.

[@ccjhshop5909]

I can't believe you made this barn door yourself. It's so well done!

[@Tamarindgyal]

Love barn doors from the moment I learned about them. How would you have put a lock on this if used on a bath room

[@rodcormier7428]

I think the black tirm looks good .. nice project looks much better with sliding door ... thank you for the video:)

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@bradhale442]

Great job. Great assistance Danny

[@WoodshopDiaries]

He’s a life saver sometimes 😊🤣

[@frenchmike]

really cool process, I was looking for a video that does not require 25 expensive wood machines and japanese carpentry skills. that is accessible and practice, and beautiful door

[@SxmTech101]

Wow made it look so easy

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! But I promise, it was!

[@SxmTech101]

@@WoodshopDiaries can I use 1x6 instead to make it lighter as it’s an interior door?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

The kit I used is designed for 1 3/8” - 1 3/4” thick door. So if you can find a kit (or make your own) that works for 3/4”, sure. But you can’t use 1/2” dowels or they’ll stick out the front and back when you glue them on

[@SxmTech101]

@@WoodshopDiaries thanks you the best. Oh and thanks for be an inspiration. Need a table saw for sure. But trying.

[@bunsoygollosoofficial6351]

Wow done install sliding door very easy to open ... Congrats madam host done project

[@shaunehemphill3259]

I would love this as a front door to a house looks amazing!!!!

[@samspade4634]

Hey, nice job! That really looks great! I like the idea of the frosted windows it looks really sharp. Thanks for sharing this project you did a great job. PS..I like the look of the black outline. It just adds a little something.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!! I think the more I look at it, the more the color is growing on me. Once the whole hallway gets finished, I think I’ll be glad I went with my gut and left it natural with the black trim…I hope ha.

[@oldporkchops]

Did you forgo use of the electrical outlet behind the door when it is open?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

We don’t use that outlet for anything. And If we need to, we can slide the door out of the way.

[@oldporkchops]

@@WoodshopDiaries Makes sense. Thanks for responding.

[@stephencave187]

Really smart door. Simple design but you finished it really well. It's a huge chunk of a door but making a feature of it works so well. 👏🏻

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! It’s definitely a feature in the hallway right now 😍

[@hollyyaudas]

Okay I'm a fan now lol obsessed with your ideas and work girl! 😍

[@debraneria4242]

I love your tutorials ..and I love this door... amazing....I am a disabled diyer and Wondering IF you would be so kind as to consider a Slower step by step beginner friendly request....my Bedroom closet doors always Fall off the slider rail inset in door frame ...Could you Show us or me how to Either Replace that Upper glide railing so my Closet doors will stop falling on me...please please...thank you In.advance🥰👍

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Hi! I appreciate you watching and thanks so much for your kind words! Unfortunately, I don’t have any inset sliding doors or hardware in my home so I’m not really able to demonstrate fixing/installing/using it. I’m sorry!

[@jjs811]

Another amazing project! Thanks for sharing.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@leahs.6780]

Wow! I can do this!!! So much easier than other solutions I found. Thank you and looks great!!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching!

[@samme5513]

That door looks awesome good job

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!

[@samme5513]

@@WoodshopDiaries you're most welcome

[@MsMeri1969]

I love it!! Using pine in that area looks great. Natural wood color gives that space warmth. I also really like that simplicity of the door. Maybe you could leave one side natural and paint the other side a color and you could change it up every now and then. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Great work...as always!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much for watching!! Every time I walk by this door, I like it a little more. I think I’ll leave it for now and move onto the next project, but may eventually come back to it. The idea for painting one side and leaving the other is great! I may have to try that 😊

[@MS-yr3vz]

Love the color combo, nice work!

[@jwar2163]

Nice build. Prehaps tongue and groove to attach your rails and you could have used one of the grooves to retain your glass panels. Even planning the rails with a groove to retain the glass. just some foodf for thought. again a very nice build.

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Shara, wow, that’s a really nice sliding door! I like the natural color with your wall color, but black would look great too! We’ve built several of these for our loft area and never tried the glass inserts. That’s a great idea. We just go pick up our pulleys and steel stock and build our own hardware though. Another great project! Have a great weekend!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much for watching! I’ve made my own hardware several times, but I got lazy (and tired of drilling holes in metal 😂) so I bought my last two tracks. But making your own definitely saves a few bucks!

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

@@WoodshopDiaries …. I really enjoy your great videos! Each project is well designed and with step by instructions! This sliding door is the nicest I’ve seen. It’s ok 👌🏻 to buy the hardware, plus it’s much faster! :) Lol…. Thanks again.

[@sddiymakeitworthit7512]

Lady that’s awesome job 👍 really beautiful

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much!

[@NirvanaWoodWorksbyJanie]

Nooooo don't paint it... It looks amazing!! I love the look & contrast between the lumbers natural tone with the hint of ebony stain 😍♥️. Also, if you have no frosted spray, you could always sand both front and back of the plexiglass. It worked great for when I tried this method. I believe I used 180grit. I wouldn't use a smaller grit. That square dowel "trick" instead of routing the rabbet is great 👌🏻. Love your videos. Keep them coming

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the project and the videos! 🥰 I appreciate you watching!

[@patrickarchuleta9594]

Beautiful work beautiful door.💞🙏

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much!

[@epicstays8281]

I would think they sell frosted plexiglass? But, good to know there's a workaround. Thanks. Great vid.

[@knello15]

The black trim adds some pop to it. Not to mention it matches the hardware 👍🏽

[@deklimmer]

Found your channel today, its amazing. An a total noob in woodworking, but going to give it a go. I wanted to these doors for my new house, now going to make them myself 😁

[@michaelb542]

Great work Shara!! I love the natural wood and black trim together looks very elegant. Well done keep up the awesome work and looking forward to the next project. 👌

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@FritsvanDoorn]

That looks absolutely awesome! Super! And a great idea too

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@kyfy24]

You can never be too dramatic about s***#&$-$ doors. So glad I found your channel

[@KaylaaMariee48]

I just binge watched a bunch of your videos 😍 you do such nice work! I can't wait to try my hand at some things!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much for watching! So glad you enjoyed 💕 happy building!!

[@Bubbles-up]

Hey can you do an awesome job on everything you do and I think that is just great! I do have a question though what is that sander you're using to sand everything down with the yellow one I didn't see anything for that in your tool list let me know I'm curious thank you have a fantastic day keep up the great videos in the work you're awesome!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much!! It’s a Mirka brand deros sander 👍

[@mcook407]

beautiful door!!! great work. 👍

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you very much!

[@mackdenn]

Nice job Shara, I have two of these to install in my lower level remodel and was going to buy the doors but after watching your video I'm going to make them myself. I like your design and the dark square dowells look great. Thanks for the great idea and for sharing with us.

[@beentb4805]

Great job looks great

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@vibodi]

Thanks for sharing. It looks great. I am also considering building one because of practicality and look. Just not sure because of the straight run whether those type do actually close properly. Do they not leave a gap all around to allow the door to slide in the first place ? Cheers

[@WoodshopDiaries]

They don’t touch the door frame. It hangs about 1/2” or so in front of it for clearance.

[@alans1816]

As usual for your projects, it looks very nice. It must be a relief to have the old door out of your way. The one thing I wonder is how well this blocks the sound of the washer, since it leaves space between it and the wall. Maybe something there and on the bottom would help, if needed.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks! So glad to have it gone. This door blocks out the noise just as well as the old door…if anything, it’s quieter. There are gaps between the wall behind and door (about 1/2”), yes, but the door covers the entire opening plus 2” on each side and dampens the noise significantly.

[@rommelabella6618]

you're amazing the fact that you can do it with finnese you can outdo many carpenters specially working w it alone, my suggestion is, looks better to let the natural beauty of the wood that way, God Bless you more!!....fr Philippines👍👍👍

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I agree with you--I decided to leave it as is! :)

[@rommelabella6618]

@@WoodshopDiaries yeah it looks sosmooth and nice...

[@AMinsker12]

New here. This is only the second video I've seen of yours and I thoroughly enjoy your presentation style. Can't wait to get the chance to catch a few more of your projects.

[@FormerCookieMonster]

Are there wheels on the floor side of the door?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

No. I mentioned at the end that the kit comes with floor guides, but I didn’t install them yet because I have to buy some concrete screws for it since my floor is concrete.

[@zoritongogaro711]

Can you post the link for the door you made with glass. This was fantastic!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I did. It’s in the description 😊

[@ELBRICORINCON]

Nice job!!! 😍😍

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you 👍

[@nobuckle40]

Really nice. The black trim adds a great touch. If you decide to paint it, white may look the best. I used to hate doors also. I take a pill for that now.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! I think white would blend into the white walls too much…I want it to stand out. I kind of hated the plain white door in here before…it felt so cold 😅 but we will see. I have a lot more stuff to add in here so I’ll re evaluate when it’s finished…who knows when that’ll be 😂

[@nobuckle40]

@@WoodshopDiaries Now that I think about it, you're right, white would be to bland. I'm confident that you will come up with a great look.

[@SawdustmakerLori]

Love how the door turned out! Looks like you have a lot of wall space above your washer/dryer where you could put cabinets if you wanted to. Also, if your washer and dryer are both front loaders you could build a nice shelf just above both for a great place to fold clothes.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! Yes our laundry room is a decent size space. There is actually a countertop on the other side of the room (the side you can’t see from the angle in the video) and some cabinets and shelves above it. I’ll eventually be tearing it all out and building my own…but I’ve got a few other projects a little higher on the list to tackle first. But I’ll definitely be coming back to this space at some point 🙌

[@tj5109]

Looks great. I’ve had luck frosting plexiglas by sanding with fine grit disks on an orbital sander.

[@ilokanoaktv]

Very good idea and your so very smart and creative.

[@dutchside33]

New to your channel and loving it. This door is exactly what I need

[@realtalkwithdonovangreen]

Excellent! This is what I was looking for

[@MedSou]

*Excellent work* 👍👍👍👍👍

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

Great design. Just what I needed for inspiration. Thanks for the video!

[@GirlJustDIY]

Love it, it looks very stylish!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much, friend!

[@olliec1319]

Thanks, really inspiring, I'm going to make one of these to go between my lounge and kitchen. Just wondering, how effective is this door at keeping heat and noise in one room? As with this system there has to be a gap around the edge when closed.

[@hippiesippie1018]

Bold of you to assume i can free hand drill those dowel holes perfectly with no jig, lol. Tried that and had to completely scrap the plan to use dowels and I'm just using pocket holes. Ordered a doweling jig tho.

[@andyfromdenver]

looks really really good!

[@davidpeterson5186]

Nice work, the old door was a space waster and hate was not too strong of a word. Are you going to move the outlet that the sliding door now blocks?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Haha I’m glad I wasn’t overreacting 😂 we don’t use that outlet for anything, so no

[@lojo420]

Love all your projects. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@bunsoygollosoofficial6351]

Wow congratulations madam host ... very great job ...you are hard working...iLike job same jobs ...but your material is very good and equipment and tools is very modern... thanks for sharing... sending love and full support madam host...