Once you ve established your desired door size.
Sliding barn door height.
The barn door hangers will roll on the track which is mounted above the door to the header or blocking.
To figure out what size track you need double your final width measurement.
Your door s width should be 2 to 3 inches wider than the door opening and 1 inch higher than the dimensions of your opening.
Again for doorways with moldings measure from the top edge.
And measure from the top of the opening to the floor for height.
Simply find a style of barn door that you love then add your specifications to customize a door that works with your home s architecture.
Measure the inside of the opening across for width.
Whether you have a narrow space to work with or vaulted ceilings and high entryways we can customize a sliding barn door to your specifications.
Choose one that lets you easily control the weight and motion of the door as it slides.
Measure from the header to the floor to determine the door length you need.
Add 1 to 2 per door for overlap depending on privacy needs.
Purchase a door that s as tall as the opening height or opening plus trim and 2 inches wider than the door frame to cover the entire opening.
Pick a practical handle match the outside handle with the style of the door.
Ideally the door will cover 2 to 3 inches beyond the opening on each side.
18 inch 1 26 inch 1 33 inch 25 37 inch 29 42 inch 10 nominal door height.
In this example the total height is 80 once mounted the door will hang 1 off the floor which will add the bit of coverage you need at the top of the opening.
30 opening 34 wide door.
The height is a bit trickier based on the casing and header.
Measure across for the width and from the top of the casing molding to the floor for height.
We recommend 1 1 2 to 2 of overhang on each side.
Rockport molded solid core primed mdf smooth surface single sliding barn door with hardware kit 6 model z020116 545 00.
The width should simply cover the opening and any trim that may be used to case in the opening schiltz says.
For the door height we recommend measuring from the floor to the top of the opening.
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For door openings without casing molding.
Mmi door 36 in.
Since the door sits off the wall in order to slide it must be wider that the opening to fully hide the opening.
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Most standard interior doors are either 6 feet 8 inches or 8 feet tall.
Barn door opening measurements while the style of barn door you choose will come down to your personal preference you will need to be aware of barn door vs opening dimensions when making your choice.