How to install barn door over wall opening?

[henrywr]

Hi everyone,
I've been a longtime reader of the workshop forum and have really enjoyed the positive and constructive community atmosphere, not to mention the numerous projects people have shared here.

I have a spare lounge room with an opening (no door), and I've been thinking about adding a sliding barn door so the room can be used as the occasional guest room.

To install the barn door track, I plan to put in a backer/headboard so I don't have to worry about lining up the track holes with the studs and also to provide clearance from the wall & floor skirting. However, some parts of the headboard will be attached to studs that don't go from floor to ceiling (I'm referring to the section above the wall opening), and I'm unsure if it will be enough to support the weight of the door.


I'm keen to hear from the community, especially if you've attempted something similar. Thanks in advance for your help

[EricL]

HI @henrywr 

Thank you so much for sharing that very detailed post about how you built the barn door. I'm sure our members will find this information very useful. How heavy would you say the door is?  

Again, thank you for sharing such a fantastic project. 

Eric

[henrywr]

Hi @EricL 

Door weight is around 30kg if I remembered correctly.

[leisa65]

Do you have any photos of the finished barn door?

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @leisa65. It's sensational to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about this project.

Let me tag @henrywr so they are alerted to your question. However, I believe they shared images of the finished door on page one of this discussion. It looks like they might have gone for a bit of an artistic design on the back of the door to add interest.

Were you interested in creating your own barn door? You might also like to check out the barn doors we have on offer.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

[henrywr]

Hi @leisa65 

I don't quite know how to get a direct link to one of my post, but if you go back a page I shared a few photos (it's message #7)