There is a very popular type of indoor door nowadays, which is a sliding door designed with wheels and tracks. This type of door is called a barn door, and there are certain requirements for its installation. So, what are the size requirements for installing a barn door? Today, the editor will answer for you. Friends who want to know more may join the editor to take a look!
What are the size requirements for installing barn doors
1. During installation, the height of the door panel should be higher than the height of the door opening, and the width of the door panel should be 5cm to 10cm greater than the width of the door.
2. The distance between the top of the doorway and the ceiling should be greater than 16 centimeters.
3. The gap between the door panel and the wall should be approximately 1.5cm.
4. The distance between the door panel and the ground should be approximately 1cm.
5. If you want to install the door frame, you need to leave a space of about 1.5cm-3.5cm.
What are the advantages of installing barn doors
1. High reputation
The appearance of barn doors is very high, which can give people a dazzling feeling. People who like personalized design styles usually choose to install barn doors.
2. Relatively cheap
Compared with solid wood doors, grain storage doors have lower costs. Generally, the price of a conventional flat particle board grain storage door is around 520 yuan, while the price of a special style grain storage door with blackboard function is around 850 yuan, which has a higher cost-effectiveness.
3. Easy installation
The installation of barn doors is very simple. Anyone with slightly stronger manual dexterity can install them, and they are also easy to disassemble. If you need to move later, you can also take the door with you.
What are the disadvantages of installing barn doors
1. There are restrictions on installing walls
Due to the fact that the barn door is suspended, it is entirely supported by the track above, so the barn door must be installed on a load-bearing wall. Other walls generally cannot bear the weight of the barn door.
2. Difficult to lock
Usually, barn doors are not locked, but if you want to install a lock yourself, it is also possible. However, the installation may affect the appearance of the barn door.
