It should be tall enough so that when it s hung on the track there is about 1 2 inch of space between the bottom of the door and the floor.
Barn door height off floor.
For the door height we recommend measuring from the floor to the top of the opening.
The barn door should be wide enough to completely cover the doorway with an inch or two of overhang on both sides and about one inch at the top.
The height of common doors is 6 feet 8 inches.
Blending style and function they re great for closets pantries and home offices but because there s a small gap between the sliding barn door and the surrounding drywall they may not work well for bathrooms or other rooms where privacy is essential.
Read the following section for steps to hang the door.
The standard height of the rough opening for a door is the door height plus 2 5 8 inches.
The additional room allows for a 3 4 inch top jamb a shim.
Work with a helper when lifting heavy pieces.
Installing sliding barn doors which come in a variety of sizes and designs adds rustic charm and character to a home s interior.
In this example the total height is 80 once mounted the door will hang 1 off the floor which will add the bit of coverage you need at the top of the opening.
The door width should be 2 inches wider than the opening or at least as wide as the full opening plus any casing.