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Hello! Is it possible for me to seal a sliding door? This is a guest bedroom/study door with quite a large gap at the top and on the side. Seeking a solution that would help soundproof the room. Thank you!
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @stella7. It's fantastic to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about sealing a door.
Barn doors, by their nature, aren't ideal for sealing against sound transfer due to the gaps that typically surround them, especially on the sides and top. Even with attempts to reduce the gap, you may still experience some noise leakage. Is there anything that would obstruct the door being moved closer to the wall, like a skirting board or other obstacles? If not, you could potentially adjust the door's brackets to move it further in towards the wall, which might help reduce the gap.
You could also consider applying a door seal along the large gap. However, since the barn door doesn't close flush like a traditional door, it might not result in a noticeable improvement for soundproofing. If soundproofing is a major concern, another option could be to add a second layer of soundproofing on the wall or explore alternative door styles designed for tighter seals.
Let me mention @Noyade, @dave1 and @Nailbag for their thoughts.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
Hi @stella7
its not going to be a "soundproofing" solution but I think it would make a considerable difference if this idea was worth considering?
With the door removed, fit timber trim to close the gap to 5mm and paint it white to match the existing architrave. Then install the Moroday 6mm self adhesive brush seal. This will allow the door to freely travel and create a decent seal against noise
Hope this helps.
Nailbag
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