▽ Barn door, is a sliding door with sliding rails and pulleys at the top of the door. In the early years, it was mainly used in foreign farms or warehouses and could be considered an unmistakable local symbol.
However, in China, barn doors open silently and many families compete to incorporate them into their homes.
▽What are the advantages of barn door
1. High value and versatile style.
2. It can be disassembled and the door can be taken off eventually when moving.
3. The price is cheaper than aluminum sliding door.
▽ Barn door to the wall requirements
High requirements for the strength of the wall. If it is a load-bearing wall made of red brick or concrete, there is no problem to install barn door; if it is a non-load-bearing wall made of materials such as hollow brick and light steel keel wall, please say goodbye to the barn door for safety reasons.
▽Barn door is suitable for which space
1. Living room
Tired of tacky and old-fashioned back wall, it is better to change a new game, and to a certain extent, it can also play a dust-proof effect.
2.Bedroom
Barn doors are less airtight and soundproof than ordinary doors, not suitable for bedroom doors with strong privacy and soundproof requirements, but can be used for bedroom built-in checkroom.
3. Study room
Every time I walk into the study room, I probably want to open the door of knowledge -
4. Bathroom
If you decide to install a barn door, the bathroom should be kept separate from the wet and dry, or kept dry and ventilated.
5. Kitchen
If you are worried about fumes invading the wooden door, you can use wood wax oil or sealing paint for painting. Those who regret the open kitchen design can also remedy the situation with barn doors.
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▽The material of barn door
If you want a rough feeling and want to keep the texture of the original wood, you can use wood wax oil or varnish. There are also barn doors made of glass and metal.
▽Hardware
Hardware mainly includes: guide rail, moving pulley, block, swing block, anti-drop block, screw, ground guide, etc.
▽Installation
The distance from the top of the doorway to the roof is usually greater than (16cm + the width of the door cover), where 16cm is the usual width of the rail.
The distance between the bottom of the door panel and the ground should be about 1cm; the width of the door panel should be larger than the width of the doorway, and the width of the wall next to the doorway should be smaller than the width of the door panel.
DIY Barn Door Guide
In the first step, if you want to replace the old door with a new one, first make sure the walls on both sides of the door have enough width.
In the second step, use a screwdriver or drill to unscrew the hinges on the old door frame and remove the old door.
The third step is to properly install the hardware and suspension rails according to the instructions in the door hardware kit.
Step four is to paint the door panels (for those who customize the finished door panels, ignore steps four and five).
Step 5, when the paint is dry, turn it over and paint the back side. After both sides are dry, apply another coat if necessary.
The sixth step is to install the handle and pendant to the door.
The final step is to hang the door on the track and you're done. Isn't that easy? (Careful! Door panels are usually very heavy!)
Overall, barn doors come in a variety of decorative styles and it's sure to be the highlight of your home. Why not start your decorating plans for the New Year?
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