The traditional swinging door typically needs 9 feet or more of space to function properly.
Like a barn door.
While this may not be an issue for large houses more space starved homes will find it more than a little problematic.
Step 1 lay the bifold door flat.
Sawhorses are a good option.
Functionally they are big space savers.
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.
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With a warm wood like finish the k bar auburn interior sliding barn door is perfect for creating a unique transition between rooms or concealing storage areas.
I tested my cuts by dry fitting the planks.
These barn style garage doors are called carriage house doors.
Barn doors come with both functional and aesthetic benefits.
Step 2 for the second layer add the top and bottom horizontal planks gluing and nailing like in the first step.
They got the name because they resemble the doors of old carriage houses that the wealthy in the 19th century used to store their horses and carriages.