Cut two pieces of 2 x 6 wood to the height of the door.
How to build a sliding door using 2 x 2.
Attach plywood and insulate attach the plywood sheet to the back of the door.
The opening was 24 5 x 96 5.
1 6 1 4 and 1 2 got mine from home depot tape measure.
This is probable the longest process throughout the project.
Glue and nail flush with the face of the door using a pin nailer and 1 23 ga pin nails.
The door has been in use for a few days now.
Dimensions for your build will largely be dependent on the size of your doorway so that the sliding door is big enough to cover.
Place the plywood on top of the frame apply wood glue and secure it with screws once it s aligned.
The first thing i did was measure the door opening.
Continue doing this to all the openings.
You first need to build the diy sliding door frame using 2 2 lumber.
There is space to move around with the bonus of letting more light into the dark hallway when the door is in the open position.
Grab a pencil mark the length of the inside of the panel opening and cut to size on the miter saw.
Make sure these are fairly straight otherwise plane them down.
Apply wood glue on all top surfaces of the pieces of both your inner and outer frames.
The removal of the inward swinging door has made such a difference in the functionality of the space.
It was well worth the effort and set backs to build and install this door.
Keep in mind that your barn door should be about 1 2 to 3 4 taller than your opening.