This board will not only secure the door track but also add support to your heavy barn door.
How to install an exterior sliding barn door.
Now attach the rollers at the place which is top of the sliding barn door.
Thus the door will get enough space to slide and also withstand the weight of the door.
Then attach door rails along with the mounting boards.
Attach the mounting board.
For double doors locate the studs on both sides of the door opening.
For single doors start about three or four inches up on the hinge side of the door opening and continue for the length of the backer board.
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Measure and cut two lengths of mounting board for each barn door.
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Use the stud finder to locate and mark the studs above the door.
As you are done with selecting the places to drill the holes drill each of them with a drill machine.
The mounting board should be larger than the door.
This board is to secure the door track and add support to the heavy barn door.
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The boards should be as long as the doors and about 1 inch or 4 cm wider than the track.
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Attach a mounting board.
Ensure it s of high quality.
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Make sure that the mounting board is larger than the door.
While assembling them make sure to maintain proper alignment.