Continue doing this to all the openings.
How to build a sliding door using 2 x 2.
Dimensions for your build will largely be dependent on the size of your doorway so that the sliding door is big enough to cover.
On the end grain of the rails use a framing square to mark the outline of a 1 x 4 tenon.
Apply wood glue on all top surfaces of the pieces of both your inner and outer frames.
Cut two pieces of 2 x 6 wood to the height of the door.
The opening was 24 5 x 96 5.
This is probable the longest process throughout the project.
1 6 1 4 and 1 2 got mine from home depot tape measure.
You first need to build the diy sliding door frame using 2 2 lumber.
Grab a pencil mark the length of the inside of the panel opening and cut to size on the miter saw.
The first thing i did was measure the door opening.
Next cut two more pieces for the top and bottom rails to 1 inch longer than the total width of the door.
There is space to move around with the bonus of letting more light into the dark hallway when the door is in the open position.
Place the plywood on top of the frame apply wood glue and secure it with screws once it s aligned.
The removal of the inward swinging door has made such a difference in the functionality of the space.
Keep in mind that your barn door should be about 1 2 to 3 4 taller than your opening.
And it should be about 4 to 5 inches wider.
The door has been in use for a few days now.
Attach plywood and insulate attach the plywood sheet to the back of the door.