Sliding Barn Door With Header

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.
Sliding barn door with header. Measure 5 1 2 up from the bottom of header at each jamb post. Sliding barn doors work best when there is enough empty wall space next to the opening that the door can slide completely open. The header reinforces the drywall making it strong enough for your barn door. Your order is processing please do not press the back button or refresh the page.
A header replaces the need to have studs in just the right spot. This support header is fully customizable with different colors finishes. Add structural support for your barn door with our sliding barn door support header. Snap chalk line across header bottom chord of truss.
However the door also needs a place to slide when it is not closed. Once the header is installed to the drywall the track can be firmly added to the header. In order to install your barn door securely you would need to attach the barn door track to those studs. The custom door shown below illustrates an application with an exterior header that matches the door.