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Barn Door Hardware

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What size door do I need?

You will need a door that is slightly wider than the opening in the wall, usually by about 2". The door will also need to be

taller than a standard door to reach the rail. Often an 84" door is used where a standard 80" door existed.

What door style should I use?

The door style is a matter of personal taste from a simple flat slab to reclaimed wood to mirrors and etched glass to

exotic hardwoods. Make your door using a Pinterest or YouTube tutorial, find an old antique door on a local marketplace

website, purchase one new through a retailer, or have one custom manufactured to your size and liking.

Why should I buy a hardware kit versus making my own?

Our hardware kits give you a guarantee of mechanical quality that isn’t promised when piecing parts together yourself.

Our rails and rollers are designed to work with one another and made specifically for interior barn door systems.

What support will I need for the rail?

The rail should be mounted using multiple lag bolts, one every 16 inches, directly into a header (structural wood

support). The header should be attached to the studs behind the drywall. In new construction this can be integrated into

the design in place of the standard door trim (moldings). For existing construction, the header is simply hung above the

door opening. Proper header installation is important—barn doors are often heavy and if not installed correctly can

cause injury or damage to your home.

New Construction Header Example Exposed Header Example

How far apart are the pre-drilled mounting holes in the rail?

Pre-drilled rails have a mounting hole every 16".

Summary of content (7 pages)

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Barn Door Hardware Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What size door do I need? You will need a door that is slightly wider than the opening in the wall, usually by about 2". The door will also need to be taller than a standard door to reach the rail. Often an 84" door is used where a standard 80" door existed. What door style should I use? The door style is a matter of personal taste from a simple flat slab to reclaimed wood to mirrors and etched glass to exotic hardwoods.
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Will the pre-drilled holes line up with the studs in my wall? While wall studs are generally also placed every 16”, it’s not guaranteed that they’ll line up perfectly with the pre-drilled mounting holes in the rail. Even if they do, you’ll likely find it difficult to perfectly center the rail above your door opening. Check the location of your studs and their spacing before starting. You’ll likely find that a header will be needed for satisfactory installation.
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Do I need to remove my existing door jamb? The existing door jamb will no longer be needed, so removing it is simply a style choice. If you want to minimize labor and the jamb being there doesn’t bother you, then leave it. Removing it will require some woodwork, sanding, painting, and likely some drywall repair, but the result is a much cleaner and finished look. If you leave the door Jamb in place you may want to remove the stop molding and strike plate, then fill the hole where the door once latched.
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Are all hardware kits compatible with every type of door? Glass doors, narrow doors, and other certain styles of doors may have narrow stiles that need to be considered when choosing a hanger design and rail length. Example 1: The hoop-style strap hangers are 5” wide and may not fit non-flat doors. Example 2: A straight strap hanger is hung an X number of inches in from the edge (see individual instructions for exact measurement) of the door, or for aesthetics mounted in the center of the stile.
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What length rail kit do I need? Opening Size 24" (2/0) 28" (2/4) 30" (2/6) 32" (2/8) 36" (3/0) 42" (3/6) 48" (4/0) 60" (5/0) 72" (6/0) 84" (7/0) Door Opens to one Side Twin Door Open to both Sides 60" Rail Kit Two 60" Rail Kits (One Rail will be extra) 60" Rail Kit Two 60" Rail Kits (One Rail will be extra) 60" Rail Kit if Flat Door or top Mount, 78-3/4" Door if Narrow Stiles w/Strap Mount Hangers Two 60" Rail Kits (One Rail will be extra) 78-3/4" Rail Kit One 78-3/4" Rail Kits and one 60" Rail Kit (Use 7
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What are anti-jump disks and why are they important? Anti-jump disks install between the door and the rail, preventing the door from jumping off the rail. Since barn doors are often heavy, this prevents the risk of injury and/or damage to your home. Round Rails use a pin on the roller assembly instead of a disk on the top of the door.
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What grade stainless steel are the components made of? Flat Rail Flat Rail Standoff Spacers Round Rail Round Rail Standoffs Stops Hangers Hanger Ball Bearings Bolts and Screws SS304 SS304 SS304 SS304 SS304 SS304 Carbon Steel SS201 How does soft-close hardware work? The soft-close device clamps to the back of your rail and works similar to a storm door closer in that it prevents the door from slamming while opening or closing.