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home + design<br />
Sliding barn doors cover<br />
bedroom windows in the<br />
Greenfields' home in Spokane.<br />
DIY: Sliding<br />
Barn Door<br />
Add barn chic<br />
to your home<br />
JEFF FOUNTAIN incorporated two<br />
sliding barn doors in the Greenfields'<br />
home to cover interior windows in<br />
two bedrooms. Sliding barn doors are<br />
a simple weekend project that can be<br />
customized to fit many different types<br />
of applications and home styles. We<br />
cover the basic guidelines.<br />
Need some inspiration? Check out our Pinterest<br />
board of barn doors online: <strong>1889</strong>mag.com/barn<br />
1. Choose a door<br />
A simple browse through Pinterest<br />
reveals the many ways people have<br />
adapted this project to their homes.<br />
Do you want a single or double<br />
door? Do you prefer a contemporary<br />
aesthetic, like a chevron pattern, or<br />
do you want patina via a salvaged<br />
door? Have fun gathering inspiration,<br />
whether it's a traditional five-panel<br />
door for a streamlined look or an<br />
X-panel door similar to those found<br />
in the Greenfield home. Solid wood<br />
is preferable over hollow-core<br />
varieties, and make sure the door is<br />
wider than the opening it will cover,<br />
by at least 6 inches.<br />
2. Choose your hardware<br />
There is a wide-range of sliding<br />
door kits to choose from, and many<br />
companies now manufacture them.<br />
Opt for a color and style that will<br />
mesh with your home's existing<br />
hardware. We like the designs<br />
offered from the Gig Harbor-based<br />
Real Sliding Hardware.<br />
realslidinghardware.com<br />
3. Install the hardware and rail<br />
Always follow the instructions that<br />
come with your specific hardware kit.<br />
Basic steps will include first marking<br />
where the roller straps are to be<br />
installed on the door, being mindful<br />
of the clearance between the top of<br />
the door and the track. Pre-drill the<br />
holes for the bolts before fastening<br />
the straps. To ensure correct support<br />
for the entire system, fasten the rail<br />
brackets to the wall studs. If that's<br />
not an option, make sure the wall<br />
is reinforced properly wherever<br />
the brackets will be attached. After<br />
hanging the door, install a floor guide<br />
to ensure it stays on course.<br />
34 <strong>1889</strong> WASHINGTON’S MAGAZINE AUGUST | SEPTEMBER <strong>2017</strong>
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