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How to measure for a sliding barn door?

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0 2025-04-25T21:25:43+00:00

You must measure the width of the door opening and factor in a few inches for overlap when sizing a sliding barn door. I learned about this from an expert installing it during the renovation of my home. He said to guarantee a good fit, precise measurements must be taken before installing a sliding barn door. I also observed the process on how to size a sliding barn door he followed, so sharing the same below.

How to Do Sliding Barn Door Measurements?

Here is what he did to measure the sliding barn door.

  • First, he measured the barn door width. To do that, he added two inches to the opening after measuring it from side to side.

  • Next, he determined the ideal height for my barn door. He took measurements for that, adding one inch to his final measurement from the floor to the top of the door opening.

  • Finally, he measured the amount of clearance above the door frame, which is required by the hardware kit used for the sliding barn door. According to him, my track size ought to be at least twice as wide as my door.

This is what I remember he did before installing my sliding barn door.

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0 2022-07-14T09:41:59+00:00

Sliding barn doors come in a variety of sizes and designs. It can add a unique charm to the home. Sliding doors not only look decent in homes, but it also looks decent in closets, pantries, and home offices. One of the most important points to remember is measuring sliding door sizes. Before measuring the sliding door, you should ensure that the header can well support the hanging barn door. Also, you should ensure that the place is empty. Make sure there is no light switch, heat registers, or electrical outlets that can interfere when the door is getting closed. Now that I have explained some points to remember before installing a sliding barn door,  let us learn how to measure for a sliding barn door.

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How to measure standard sliding door size?

  1. Take a measuring tape and begin from the left edge of the opening to the right edge. Add 4 to 6 inches extra to determine the door width. 

  2. To determine the size track, double the final width measurement.

  3. To know the length measure from the header to the floor. You should remember that the track will be a little bit away from the opening. You need to have at least a 1.2-inch gap between the floor and the door so that the door opens smoothly.

 

This is the process to measure sliding door sizes. I hope you find this informative.

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