First we ll cover openings with casing.
How to measure for a barn door size.
But before you start comparing which style of door you want or deciding on a railing system you like you ll need to take a step back and do some math.
Measure this edge on the door frame known as the jamb as well.
Using a tape measure begin at the left edge of the opening and measure straight across to the right edge.
Add 2 4 to this measurement so your barn door completely covers the entryway without drafts or slight.
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When measuring an opening for a barn door there are 5 key measurements to take into account.
Measure across for the width and from the top of the casing molding to the floor for height.
Measure from outside to outside of casing molding.
Figure out the thickness of the door.
Below are a few guidelines and graphics to help you measure for your barn door.
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Measure door frame width the barn door you choose needs to be slightly larger than the opening of the door frame it will cover.
Add 1 to 2 per door for overlap depending on privacy needs.
Hold a tape measure to the edge of the door and record its thickness.
That s right you re going to need to know exactly how much door space your working with.
These numbers should be close to the same but it can be helpful to know both of them.
Trimmed or cased opening.
If your door is sheetrock only you can slide down the page to the sheetrocked opening section.
If your doorway doesn t have a trim measure the width of the inside of the door frame from left to right.
This is vital because when the door is completely open the barn door track length needs enough room for the door to slide out of the way entirely.
The width of your opening the height of your opening from the floor to the top of the opening the space between the top of the opening to the ceiling and the width of the right and left walls of your opening.
Record the door width for the most appropriate door width dimensions measure the opening and add a few inches to this measurement approximately 4 to 6 inches.
If the doorway has moldings measure from outside edge to outside edge to determine the proper door width add about 4 to 6 inches to your measurement.
For door openings with casing molding.
How to measure for a barn door in three steps.