How to Make a Sliding Barn Door

How to make a sliding barn door with DIY Pete. This sliding barn door tutorial is detailed with step by step instructions to build your own custom barn door for your home. Pete will show you how to build your hardware from scratch. The barn door is made out of cedar pickets.
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[@dogehill]

Awesome project! Instructions very clear, precise and easy to understand. Just the right speed for someone who wants to get an understanding of the full project before starting, without watching an overly long video! Highly recommend!!

[@ryandanielable]

great video! pace, voice, instructions, equipment, tools, tips.. this is about the best instructional video channel I've found - subscribed!

[@DIYPETE]

Thank you so much Ryan! I appreciate the kind words and hope all is well!

[@zamangibamaphalala6299]

Ryan Castillo I subscribed bcoz on that too. Super clear instructions.

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Wow, the waterbased finish looks amazing on that timber! Door came out great. Haven't seen this design before but I really really like it

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Robin! Yeah I really didn't want to use an oil based for this one, and the waterbased ended up really turning out natural. Great to hear from ya!

[@justsaying3354]

I like how you show the steps, and how you walk everyone through it bro! Awesome video!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@andrewmitchell1354]

Thanks for this. I'm moving into a new house at the end of the month and was looking into buying a ready made sliding door, but will use your design for sure!

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome! Thanks for watching Andrew and have fun with the project!

[@American-OutdoorsNet]

Simple, easy and packs a lot of "wow". Thanks Pete.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much!

[@WKRTowBoss]

First of your videos I've seen, but I am impressed. Projects like this are so much fun. We have slowly been remodeling our first home. We appreciate all the DIY help we find on YT so keep up the good work. Will subscribe.

[@DIYPETE]

Cheers Andrew! Glad that my videos can be helpful!

[@DominionLAX]

Very well done Pete. This is how all of these DIY videos should be put together! Great video and the voice over instructions explain everything so you know exactly what to do.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much! I appreciate your kind words and feedback. Thanks for subscribing and cheers from Montana!

[@ModernBuilds]

That really came out great!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much Mike! Great to hear from you man. And keep cranking out those projects you are crushing it! Cheers

[@albertolopezduran7029]

Modern Builds great

[@amiyasadhukhan5836]

good

[@shineedbasheer]

Wonderfull video... I will try to do it in my home... But, how to fit lock in this door. Please suggest any idea

[@tpbartels]

Modern Builds

[@biapremium5498]

I LIKE IT GOOD JOB

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@jdansbee]

Wow! That turned out great, Pete. I really enjoyed your tutorial, the pace at which you present the steps is just right.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Regina!

[@jerrywilliams2905]

Great video! I am looking at building one myself, and this was very helpful. I definitely would not have thought about putting the plywood in the middle of the boards.

[@DIYPETE]

Have fun with the project Jerry!

[@doracanavarro9715]

AMEI SEU VÍDEO. ME GANHOU COMO ESCRITA MUITO GRATIDÃO. !!

[@jo3lsilvaracidesigner946]

Nicely done! Pete

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Silvaraci! Cheers

[@jo3lsilvaracidesigner946]

U R Welcome

[@justsaying3354]

Holy Smokey!! That's the coolest door project I've ever seen!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching!

[@sunryz7627]

Yep, great job, I'll be copying your method for 4 double wide openings in my ranch house. Thanks!!

[@qwain76]

very well done. But why so heavy?

[@lakeman2604]

Nice work Pete. I almost moved on when you called that sheet of OSB "plywood", but let it slide (pun intended.) ;-)

[@DIYPETE]

Cheers!

[@offgridliving4128]

I’m making this for my cabin addition room. Looks great and will match my cabin perfectly!

[@ProgramistaNaBudowie]

This is awesome! We will have two-sided sliding barn door in our house also for the home office space, I think that would be a great project to make them myself. Thanks!

[@vineethnair7116]

diy simplified

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching Vineeth!

[@fernandosandoval91]

Vineeth Nair

[@davidn.2555]

Bru is making it from scratch. I came to see how to install an already made door.😅

[@TheWeirdSide1]

I have been remodeling a basement using cedar for baseboards, moulding, etc.. Funny, I applied the same water based product. Very happy with how that product keeps the natural tone of wood. Door looks great! I do wonder if a welding metal together at seams would deter any future wood warping. Perhaps the osb is enough to keep things plumb.

[@shanewilson765]

Looks great very nicely done. Thanks for sharing that project. Have a Blessed Day

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching Shane, have a great day as well.

[@cameronwong7608]

@DIYPETE - there are a million barn door videos on KZbin but I have to say this one is my absolute favorite! looks so nice!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much Cameron!

[@jeffharmed1616]

Thanks for sharing. Some great ideas, thanks. Your door mechanism is much more robust than shop-bought.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching Jeff and great to hear from you.

[@sillysausage72]

Been thinking about building one lately...I'll be using this great tutorial! Well done Pete!

[@DIYPETE]

Thank for watching! Have fun with your build!

[@famousforever8556]

Great video. Easy to follow instructions, tools all DIY'ers actually have, finished edges for once in these videos and a great finished wood product instead of just being painted over. I will use this to build four sliding closet doors with hardware from the old cardboard specials (which I will repurpose as kites or book covers, but not sure if they'll be strong enough to use writing paper). Im also leaning toward making a front door for my condo with plywood on the outside so I can paint it the mandatory uniform colour on the outside, while keeping it as shown on the inside to replace the paper door that each suite has (on my $600k condo the cheap bastards). Obviously the outside frame will need some tweeking for the latch but not a big change). So many possibilities with different wood, stains, location of the door, size which makes this project so handy and a great alternative to the big box store clones which just look cheap to me. Thanks so much for making this video and sharing to all of us that take pride in building our own renovation materials, while looking for options from the norm. Great job my man!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much and best of luck with all those doors!!

[@abrahampuente318]

Came across your videos and now I can't stop watching, keep em coming , thanks

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome! Thank you so much for watching and subscribing!

[@theurbanride3780]

Great build! I really like the look of that cedar wood tons better than the stuff we use where I work. I especially appreciate the fact that you finished the wood with clear coat; I hate when people buy really pretty wood then cover it with paint.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words!

[@trollingmodeactivated2500]

Dude this is awesome but you should have angle grinder for metalworks it makes cutting so much easier and it also can be used as a wood working tool 👍

[@javedaqbal6291]

very nice and useful with low cost

[@ruyboxe]

Nicelly done... Now I have to make one of those too... Subscribed! Cheers from Portugal!

[@DIYPETE]

Thank you so much for subscribing and I hope all is well in Portugal!

[@chinomirabueno6196]

Cheers from Los Angeles, CA. Awesome job dude!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@jaweethzainulabdeen3208]

It's really came out very well. Love it. It would be great if you could round over the door guide channel both ends..

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@ivory8581]

Holy Helena Montana where has this been? I have all the hardwear but this remains one of the unfinished projects in my new house. This is exactly what I want for my barn door! Thanks so much! I can't wait to show my son this, and bust this out to impress my 6 brothers .... who are self-proclaimed journeyman carpenters, engineers, and architects even though they spend their days doing taxes, drilling people's teeth, and coaching.

[@DIYPETE]

Hope all is well up in the Capital city Ivory! Cheers!

[@LousTube]

AWESOME!!!!! I am inspired by your work. I could totally lose myself in doing this.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching and subscribing look! Have fun with your upcoming projects!

[@mariusmeskauskis5613]

Nice door. Clear and informative video. Thank you. Will try this project on my basement door. Good luck to you Pete.

[@DIYPETE]

Cool!

[@juniorbless6515]

Parabéns, ficou top !

[@sillysausage72]

I'm a Ryobi guy too...they've been great! That Brad Nailer is next on my list! 👍

[@DIYPETE]

Hey! Yeah those airstrike nailers are super convenient. I rarely lug around a big old compressor anymore. You'll love that new nailer!

[@ljmpublishingllc3312]

Hey, Pete! Another great video. I plan to build two of these after I do 5 of your floating shelves. My husband is a U of Montana grad and sends his regards. We'd live in Montana if it wasn't so cold. The best we can do is go to Whitefish in the summers. ;-) Thanks so much for your great instructions.

[@DIYPETE]

Hey! Thanks for saying hi and for taking the time to watch another video :) Sounds like you have quite the list of fun projects to tackle! That's cool your husband is a U of Montana grad and that you still make it up to Whitefish in the summers. It's beautiful up there! Hope all is well and good luck with those shelves! Cheers

[@jukes243]

We use to live in Whitehall, MT. Hoping to build a small home in the near future. Will come back to this vid when we're ready. Nice door. Well done.

[@DIYPETE]

Hi and great to hear from another Montanan! I have some friends in the Whitehall/Cardwell area :) Hope all is well where you are at now, and have fun building that home when you get to it!

[@silver2kws6]

awesome job Pete your videos are very helpful and easy to follow. thanks for all that you do !

[@DIYPETE]

You are welcome Michael. Thank you so much for watching and subscribing. Cheers!

[@papamrk1343]

Awesome... As with anything... the hard part is having the right tools for the job...! Awesome... You sparked and idea with some extra Bamboo Flooring that I have just sitting in my Garage.

[@Saxysellig]

Great project and very detailed walk-through explanations, a big thank you and cheers from France!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@BillSinWorkshop]

Awesome work Pete. It came out really awesome with the cedar boards!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Bill!

[@kathym7495]

Thank you for showing the handle pull on the backside of the door. I have searched all over for details. Our door will be on a bathroom so we definitely need an inside handle.

[@DIYPETE]

Glad it was helpful. Cheers!

[@kevinmorace6117]

Awesome Pete!! I love yours and April's channel.. Keep it up!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Kevin!!

[@reginaldosouza9601]

DIY PETE, muito bom, parabéns! ficou linda sua porta

[@DIYPETE]

obrigado!

[@user-zb1fl1fq5d]

Muito legal! Bem feita, e com alguns improvisos bem pensados. Amei! ️. Simple, easy and packs a lot of "wow". Thanks Pete..

[@cacostta]

The best and easyest diy barn door I've ever seen! Thaks for sharing!!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@dianeolorvida6515]

You made it look so easy to make one. Amazing!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching!

[@michalstawski2453]

Thank you for the inspiration. Greeting from Poland.

[@DIYPETE]

Hope all is well in Poland and thank you for watching!

[@megatmohdazlanzahari9573]

that feeling of satisfaction seeing thing went well.. good job

[@DIYPETE]

It really is so satisfying to finish a great project! Thanks!

[@Tecnomagia888]

Muito legal! Bem feita, e com alguns improvisos bem pensados. Amei! ♥️

[@DIYPETE]

Obrigado!

[@samighali4530]

Beautiful work. I am a trained blacksmith. I am going to build the same door! The only thing, if I may say that we liked less and we think it is out of the proportion of the door, is the tiny handle. In my opinion, double the size. That being said, the video, sound, techniques, details, step by step were simply fabulous.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much!

[@chrispearson7255]

Thanks man! -Great Falls MT! Nice work here.

[@DIYPETE]

Hey Chris! I hope all is well up in Great Falls. I was actually just up there last week to pick up a new truck! Cheers

[@johntetteh2363]

Powerful! Awesome! Splendid, Thanks for sharing

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for subscribing John!

[@albertoherner3236]

Gran trabajo. Gracias maestro por mostrarlo. Desde Argentina te saluda Alberto.

[@thehappycrystal8795]

i love these type of doors

[@davidletz9123]

Nice project, Pete. The cedar still looks a bit darker than before the poly coat, which makes it look really great.

[@DIYPETE]

Hey David! Yep, it did darken a bit still even with the waterbased. Thanks for watching!

[@VinnieC262]

Another Great project Pete. keep them coming!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Vinnie! Great to hear from you man!

[@MBsagangXplorer]

Of all sliding doors video i've watched this is the best THANKs a lots sir!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching Mesach!

[@Astrovideo]

Hey Pete, I love your projects. Can you tell me how you find such nice straight boards to work with? Everything at my local big box stores are twisted or warped. Thank you!

[@jamesfoskey2804]

I was wondering g when you would build one of those. great job and nice design. keep being. awesome

[@DIYPETE]

Thank James :) I'm re-doing my home office and it seemed like a good fit to add. Thanks a ton for watching and commenting. I hope all is well!

[@bra1217]

Wow that was amazing. really nice I would love to buy one of those. :)

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@texasprankcall]

I was just up in Bozeman/Emigrant! I loved it up there!

[@turbocobra]

Nice work Pete! The door turned out great.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks! Keep up all the great work on your channel. Your tutorials are awesome!

[@gregl2249]

Finally!!! a modern barn door---awesome job

[@DIYPETE]

Hey Greg thanks so much for watching! Yeah I am really getting into Scandinavian design and a more clean and modern style. If you have any ideas on cool modern projects I should do a video on let me know! Cheers!

[@pedrorojas6934]

Thanks you for sharing this beautiful Work with full details about Sliding Door, I think is Excellent Explanation. Thanks.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching Pedro!

[@tngo4042]

Very nice Pete......I built the double chair using your plans a few months back......Maybe I will try building this Barn Door for my garage entry......THX

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome Tony! Nice work!

[@pamgillcrna]

Great job! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@DIYPETE]

You bet!

[@raouf5144]

A true artistic work !!! 👍👍👍

[@VansWorld]

Very great video. Perfect instructions!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@bysr13]

Looks amazing! Great job!

[@DIYPETE]

ThankS!

[@clmbrt2135]

Pete, this is awesome! What a beautiful door, and I love that it isn't fussy with all the cross braces. I'd call myself "Construction Caron" but it's more like "Write a Check to Pay Someone Else Caron". :-) Thank you!

[@elielmanovaeselton3400]

Muito bom, parabéns!!!

[@fabricioqui]

Sweet Pete!!!! One of your nicest projects yet!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching Fabricio, always great to hear from you!

[@JohnMartinez-sm1sk]

Nice looking door the plywood would make it very heavy, metal trim, and hardware looks really good. 👍👍

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@MrLuizsc]

Gostei, parabéns, principalmente da moldura de aço em volta da porta.

[@DIYPETE]

Obrigado!

[@Panacyber16]

Great finish. Many thanks for this video

[@eduardotieppo2482]

Cool!!! bring the idea to my beach house in Brazil!! tsk a lot

[@MrLucascoelho23]

It looks great! Thanks for show all process and greatings from Brasil! Abraços.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks, I hope all is well is Brazil!

[@artyomshpakovskiy652]

amazing!! Thanks a million for sharing this!

[@DIYPETE]

You are welcome. And thanks for watching!

[@HowIDoThingsDIY]

I love the barn doors. I just can't find a good place for one in our house. Good job.

[@jeffstanley4593]

Excellent tutorial and beautiful door. it must have been very heavy though.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks! Yep, it isn't light :)

[@HotSauseCandy]

I love it! It looks amazing :)

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@cindydaisog2263]

Very well explained, good job!

[@DIYPETE]

Thank you!

[@wagnerluis764]

Amazing !!!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulchamberlain5610]

Very neat and well executed - Thanks for the guidance.

[@DIYPETE]

Cheers!

[@reedfox6762]

Marvelous job Pete! As always, thanks. I would like to tackle this on a 101"H opening. What would you suggest for the inner plywood as far as connecting 2 pieces securely to cover the height? Thanks again!

[@nnaheim.]

Dont touch me, Im in my safe space

[@Retroweld]

That turned out awesome Pete!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@gabrielpereyra4946]

Awesome, a big hug from Argentina!

[@DIYPETE]

Hope all is well in Argentina!

[@DesertBumWoodWorkn]

Very nice door!!! thanks for sharing. Chuck

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Chuck!

[@gogo5542]

awesome diy .thank u very much

[@fabiotoledo6660]

ficou ótimo...parabéns

[@DIYPETE]

Obrigado Fabio!

[@florinvlasie8097]

Thanks! I love your work !❤

[@fgpgoiania]

o melhor vídeo até agora que vi, muito bem explicado.... obrigada!!!

[@DIYPETE]

thank you!

[@userfriendly06]

Great stuff, you remind me of Charles from Brooklyn 99.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@Bock2727]

Perfect. Simple. Great!!!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!