Making Interior Doors Look Like Barn Doors

They re probably my favorite project from the 24 hour modern farmhouse makeover i did over the holidays.

Making interior doors look like barn doors.

The timeless look of a classic barn door combines practicality and aesthetics while making a statement. If you missed the reveal with all the before and afters make sure you check it out. Panel doors for every budget. My cleverer than i am brother who also happens to make sliding barn doors for people took one look at my door and suggested i put a sliding latch on it on the inside top of the door with the piece you slide your latch into on the top part of the door frame.

Our hallway linen closet was without a door for ahem i am embarrassed to say over two years. She also drilled holes through both sides of each stake she would be using. The black paint gives her doors an extra luxurious appeal too. Before you start shopping for barn door hardware take a careful look at the area where you would like to install the barn door and figure out what door setup works best.

When you have the door removed from the hinges take off the doorknob. While any simpson door can be paired with barn door track hardware classic barn door design styles. To avoid paying 50 or more for pint size sliding door hardware kristine repurposed a 1 inch flat metal bar and metal garden edging stakes. By painting a barn door you basically give it a new identity.

For a flawless paint job be sure to check out these door painting tips and tricks. My husband decided it was time to do something. It looks like a million bucks but only costs 12. She cut the bar to length then drilled screw holes to mount it.

Nevertheless some of the defining characteristics are preserved. Remove the old slab door from the hinges. Transform a bifold closet door to look like a barn door for 15 using a 1 4 inch sheet of plywood. How to make hollow core doors look sexy.

In other words a painted barn door is still a barn doors at its core but with a customized look which helps better blend in with the rest of the bathroom s or bedroom s decor and atmosphere. A hammer and screwdriver are the best tools to help pull the bolts out of the hinges. If you want to cover the opening with one door you ll need an area on one side of the opening that s wide enough for the door. This step by step tutorial from jenna sue design company takes a plain slab door and turns it into a five panel door.

As promised i m back with the tutorial for the diy faux barn doors aka. He offered threatened to take care of it himself so i knew i needed to take action.