I first saw this project from my friend erin over at lemons lavender and laundry.
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So the bifold door barn door became more of an option.
Lay all of your pine tongue and groove out.
Kreg pocket hole plugs.
Kreg pocket hole jig.
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I would purchase a few extra just in case you make a mistake.
Wood glue i used this one 12 volt drill driver.
I purchased mine at lowe s for 5 58 each and used 8 boards for the door 3 for the frame and 2 for the british brace arrow look so 13 total per door.
Add adhesive and set the top rail flush along the top of the boards.
Line up the brackets and mark the holes on your door frame before drilling them out.
At first i wanted a sliding barn door but with the shortness of the wall to the right of the closest which would inhibit the door being open to clear the opening of the closet fully it wasn t ideal.
Add filler strips use a miter saw to cut the 15 filler strips according to the cut list.
Materials and instructions for one door.
Add the lower stiles and rail leaving a 1 inch channel for the floor guide that.
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Be careful when drilling to avoid any tear out.
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To start cut two pieces of the flat bar steel to make the brackets that hold the wheels to the door.
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