Cut the chevrons use a straightedge to mark a centerline down the door s two inset panels.
Diy exterior sliding barn door.
To start let s take a look at the components of the door we will be making.
A few years back we created our exterior barn doors from reclaimed lumber for our barn so we decided to make this one of our new diy projects and create the interior doors on our own as well and we couldn t be happier with the results.
In a single afternoon and for a grand total of 125 00 we built both doors needed for the hallway.
If needed you can substitute 1x10 t g boards for 1x8 1x12 or even 2x6 or 2x8 boards.
If you are looking for a way to create this magnificent look in your own home then you ll want to check out this tutorial.
Follow along as i show you how i build a siding barn door.
This is a traditional style diy barn door.
You ll be so glad you did.
Diy farmhouse sliding barn door.
To start we ll rip each 2 x 6 on the table saw to ensure each is exactly 5 5 wide.
Make sure to get t g boards for the door itself and regular boards for all of the trims.
The simplest way to build a door is to use 1x10 t g barn siding for the door and regular straight edge 1x10 barn siding for trims and cross bucks.
Diy sliding barn door step 1.
Also show you how to install it.
Sliding barn style doors for the lean to on the garage.