How to install a bypass barn door , DIY Tutorial

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Installation Tools

Prepare Your Doors

*Hardware Installation

Step 1: Attach Steel Hangers to Your Doors

a. Drill 11mm holes at the distances from the top of the doors. (Recommended: The Hangers should be between 50-102mm from the door edge to the center of Hanger.)

b. Attach Hangers with the Hanger Bolts, Washers and Acorn Nuts as shown below.

Step 2: Install anti-jump pad

a. The inside door should install the round anti-jump pads very close to the hanger as shown in the picture. The screw is near the front edge of your door (recommended: drill pilot hole to avoid splitting). Do not over tighten.

b. The outside door has the special anti-jump pads. You could adjust it with the tools.

Prepare and Install the Tracks

Step 3: Connect Tracks and Install Door Stoppers

a. Connect your tracks with junction plates if needed.

b. Loosely install the Door Stoppers near each end of the track (final positioning will be determined at the end of the installation (Step9) ).

Step4: Draw Line for the Track

Using a level, draw a line for the track, at the door height + 43mm above the floor.

Step 5: Mark and Drill Track Holes

a. Line up a Track on the line and mark the location of the holes. Note holes are406mm apart, line up with wall studs if possible.

b. Concrete wall: Drill holes by using a 10mm concrete drill bit.

c. Wood framed wall: Drill out the holes by using a drill with 7mm drill bit.

Step 6: Install the Track

Using the Spacers, Long Lag Screws, and Washers (and hollow wall anchor if necessary), attach the Track to the wall as shown in the illustration below.

Tip: Loosely attach one end of the Track with the other end resting on the ground. Then swing track up and attach other end. Finally, fill in the middle holes.

Concrete wall

Wooden wall

Hanging and Positioning Doors

Step 7: Install Your Doors

Hang your Steel Hangers on the Track, and then twist the Anti-Jump Pad toward the wall so that it is under the Track.

Step 8: Install the Floor Guide

Position the door at your desired close position, put half of the floor guide under the door, mark the location, and then fix guide to the floor.

Outside Door: Slide the door all the way to the far right and install the floor guide of the outside door.

Inside Door: Slide all the doors to the far left and install the floor guide of the inside doors.

Step 9: Install the Stopper

Adjust the stopper, the installation is over.

At the end,

 you are choosing your barn door handle and lock , if required.

If you have further questions, you can consult the professional barn door sellers, such as Rustica and Barn Door Outlet.

Warning

· Failure to wear proper safety gear (i.e., eye protection) may result in serious injury or death. Always wear proper safety gear before using power tools.

· Improper operation of power tools may result in loss of control serious injury or death. Always ensure you have compete control of the power tool and the work area is free of hazards before operating a power tool.

· Lack of secure clamping of the door may result in unexpected movement of the door, loss of power tool control and serious injury or death. Always securely clamp the door in place before cutting, or drilling the door.

· Lack of, or improperly installed Anti-jump Disc may result in the door coming off the track and cause serious injury or death. Installation of Anti-jump Disks are required for safe operation of this hardware. Installed properly, these discs will keep the door securely attached to the track.

Caution

· Mishandling of heavy objects (i.e., doors) may cause a loss of balance and serious injury. Always be sure you have a secure hold on the object and are balanced before moving the object. Always wear safety shoes when lifting heavy objects

· Getting body parts (i.e., hair, fingers) caught in moving parts may cause pinching and serious injury. Do not put fingers in parts that may move and always remove or contain anything on your body that may become entangled with a moving part.

· Closing sliding doors with your hand on the end of the door may result in your hand, or fingers, getting caught between the door and other solid objects (i.e. another door folding) causing serious injury. Always use the door handle to close doors.

Usage Statement:

Use of excessive force when opening, and closing, the door(s) may result in damage to the hardware. Always hold the handle and gently open and close the door(s)