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.”
Check out the detailed instructions on my blog: fulldadmode.com/how-to-instal...
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

[@mistermilehi991]

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

[@axmen9]

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

[@davidsattler3202]

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

[@showmethescience2514]

Watching this after making several mistakes. Thank you.

[@jamiwomack2129]

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.

[@Carp3nter]

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

[@patrooney2905]

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

[@FullDadMode]

Thanks Pat! Appreciate the support and glad to help.

[@robertday6014]

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

[@FullDadMode]

Thanks Robert! Glad it helped, good luck with your project!

[@chofbrighton7014]

Excellent!

[@MikeHicksTheTrombonePlayer]

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

[@FullDadMode]

Thanks Mike, glad it helped!

[@Davill2011]

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

[@gamerdadperspective5935]

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

[@WayPastCrazy2525]

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!

[@iggygan6886]

Absolutely great video, thank you.

[@FullDadMode]

Thanks you, glad I could help!

[@rpero11444]

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

[@ArizonaIbex]

Great video and extremely helpful…thanks!

[@FullDadMode]

Thanks, Damon! Glad you found it helpful!

[@kwving]

Thanks for your video. Best for beginners yet. Question, you say make pilot holes larger for 2 doors to close without space in between. Are the pilot holes the same holes designed for the Rollers that's already pre-cut? Not clear on this point. Question are Rollers universal to hang on any track or proprietary to each company's track? I want to add another door is why. Question to cover the opening door space I would need the full door size or two half size doors with additional rollers to close yes or no? And thanks for your answers. Thumbs up to you.

[@billg3356]

Good video, man!

[@abelyerikaguerra1540]

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

[@ketchup521]

Hey! Super helpful video. I have a question. Are there always studs on the part above the door way? My stud finder can't find any studs.

[@FullDadMode]

There’s typically studs but if there isn’t or you can’t find them them, you can install the backer board into heavy duty drywall anchors.

[@johnwhite2634]

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.

[@Kerry6691]

John did this allow you to install the track without a backer board? How did you line up holes on track outside of opening? I am hoping to go without a backer board but hubby says wont work without. Thanks.

[@johnwhite2634]

@@Kerry6691 My double header board is in the wall above the entry. I installed a 1x4 backer board on wall/header board so the barn doors will be properly spaced away from wall to slide without rubbing on the trim.

[@johnwhite2634]

However… if u don’t have trim then u may not need the backer-board unless you can’t get the bolts into the framing. The bolts that hold up your track need to be in the framing or the back-board which would be bolted in the framing (vertical 2x4’s on 16” center in wall).

[@Kerry6691]

@@johnwhite2634 thank you

[@OzoneMe03]

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.

[@twatts1523]

Same concern!

[@saheedahosein4516]

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.

[@25Beazy]

Great Video!! Low volume tho!

[@millimantra3967]

Nevermind, I'm hiring someone.

[@millimantra3967]

FYI Awesome video! I'm nervous about the measuring aspect lol

[@richarddavis5542]

Will an inspector question the quantity of electrical outlets if they are located behind the doors? Will final electrical inspection fail if the doors covers an outlet? Has anyone been asked to move or add an outlet?

[@juicyj11]

Hi I’m wondering how I can keep both doors from sliding to one side! We have the barn doors to our bedroom and would like to figure out a way to have actual privacy. When they are covering the door entry my kids are able to slide it to the other side and walk in to the room!

[@FullDadMode]

Hi Jessica - the kit should come with door stoppers that go in the middle of the rail to prevent doors going to same side. In the top middle of this linked image you can see what these look like. Also, make sure rail is level which helps keep doors from moving on their own. www.homedepot.com/p/Boyel-Living-10-ft-120-in-Black-Steel-Straight-Strap-Sliding-Barn-Door-Track-and-Hardware-Kit-for-Double-Doors-with-Floor-Guide-X002AFTOBF-LTC/312383083

[@JohnLee-sz6ns]

Question.... If I'm doing this downstairs, do you still put the guides on concrete and if so what's the best way of doing so

[@FullDadMode]

You have two options: 1) Use hammer drill to drill guide into concrete 2) Mount guide to baseboard or wall. I’m going to try one of these…www.homedepot.com/p/WINSOON-4-8-in-Sliding-Barn-Door-Floor-Guide-8-in-1-Adjustable-Floor-Guide-for-Bottom-Roller-and-Wall-Mount-System-2-Pack-GCM5155x2/315203132?MERCH=REC-_-pip_sem_mobile-_-315202990-_-315203132-_-N&

[@0handicap0]

Having an issue w/ a small gap on bottom half of door when joining. I wish the wheels were adjustable. 🤔

[@BoobooOreo]

Is 7 feet wide walk-in pantry enough to have two barn doors? Thank you!

[@FullDadMode]

Hi - I this so but you’ll want to check the door specs and your space on either side. My opening is 5ft and the track is 12ft, so an extra 3.5ft on either side of opening. For 7ft you’ll probably have a 14ft track. Make sure you have the space for that is the biggest consideration. If not, and you have more space on one end, you could look for a double door opens to one end and overlaps when open. Hope this helps! Good luck.

[@robertwhitten3379]

hey, what length is your track? im assuming the doors are 4x8'?

[@FullDadMode]

Opening is just under 4’x7’ and each door’s track is 72” - hope that helps! Thankfully I had enough space on each side of opening to accommodate the long tracks. Good luck!

[@rolandperez4284]

do any tracks align with studs?

[@FullDadMode]

Mine didn’t due to my opening placement. The spacing between bolts can align to studs, just depends on where your opening is relative to studs.

[@seanajax2544]

What are the dimensions on one door?

[@FullDadMode]

Hi Sean - Each door is 36” wide 84” tall. Good luck!

[@TonyaPar]

How does it look from the other side?

[@FullDadMode]

Looks like vertical wood planks, imagine the front without the cross boards. Make sense?

[@jgwtv625]

Rip John marston

[@allandocater6296]

I really like the Woodglut plans.

[@NewsBroadcasting]

good video but stupid design from manufactures too much play...

[@RPista]

Please wear the tool belt correctly. It shows you have no clue man. Great project though.

[@shannonbaribeau4023]

Do people have nothing better to do, then to pick out such stupid things. Who cares how he wears his belt. It works for him, that is all that matters. There is no rule on how to wear a tool belt.

[@jessieurgea9899]

I have trim on the whole outside of My Closet should I take it all off before Barn Door install or just adding a 2in backer board be enough??????

[@FullDadMode]

I would take the trim off, it would likely drag against the trim. It’s easy to remove trim with a pry bar, fill the nail holes, then finish with touch up paint. You could also try it with the trim on and if it doesn’t work remove after install since you can simply take the door off the track to remove trim.