In the example above involving casing the casing already frames the door and adds 4 6 inches of width to the door that will generously cover the opening.
How to add inches to a barn door track.
It should be tall enough so that when it s hung on the track there is about 1 2 inch of space between the bottom of the door and the floor.
For sheetrocked openings you want to add the extra door width to accomplish the same result.
To determine the door width add at least two inches to the width of the opening or to the outside dimensions of the door trim.
Make the horizontal rails two inches shorter than your door width.
Generally most standard barn doors are approximately 36 x 84 or 42 x 80 with enough extra lip to overlap most standard door frames 36 x 80 by an inch or so.
Record the door width for the most appropriate door width dimensions measure the opening and add a few inches to this measurement approximately 4 to 6 inches.
Ideally the door will cover 2 to 3 inches beyond the opening on each side.
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The barn door should be wide enough to completely cover the doorway with an inch or two of overhang on both sides and about one inch at the top.
Measure from the header to the floor to determine the door length you need.
Allowing the door to slide freely will be included in the track mounting diy barn door hardware.
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This is vital because when the door is completely open the barn door track length needs enough room for the door to slide out of the way entirely.
Measure from outside to outside of casing molding.
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How thick and wide is the barn door hardware track.
To determine the proper door width add about 4 to 6 inches to your measurement.
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Most of our barn door hardware accommodates up to 1 50 thick door but a header board to push the track away from wall more to allow clearance can be used if you have thicker doors.
For the door height we recommend measuring from the floor to the top of the opening.
Standard barn door sizes most barn door sizes fall anywhere between 36 wide on the shorter side by 96 tall on the longer side.
Barn door measuring guide.
To figure out what size track you need double your final width measurement.
Add 1 to 2 per door for overlap depending on privacy needs.