To accommodate a different opening width simply cut a standard track with a hacksaw.
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Sliding barn doors work best when there is enough empty wall space next to the opening that the door can slide completely open.
A popular choice for closets bypass doors need no room to swing open but they allow access to only one side of a closet at a time.
Hardware kits are available for openings of 4 5 6 and 8 feet.
Double barn doors require open wall space on both sides of the doorway.
Take the sliding door measurement with you to the home improvement store as you pick up the doors and their hardware.
Today we are taking some standard interior doors and turning them into sliding closet doors.
Keep in mind that light switches electrical outlets and heating and cooling registers on the walls next to the opening could be in the way.
The home mender dustin luby shows us how to install new slider closet doors and track by yourself.
This is an easy diy for anyone.
Next screw the bottom track into place or glue it down if your floor is made of concrete.
Sliding closet door installation is a simple do it yourself project.
To install sliding closet doors start by screwing the top track into position at the top of your door with the track facing down.