Question
I just had a request for three interior barn doors 24" wide by 80" tall. Has anyone out there done these? I'm looking for some input and ideas. As of recently I had never heard of such a thing. It turns out they’re somewhat popular. I think they will be painting them.
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(Cabinetmaking Forum)
From contributor U:
In our area of the south, a typical barn door would be built similar to a board and batten shutter. That is with a series of vertical boards held together with two horizontal boards located an equal distance from the top and bottom. There will also be a diagonal board running between the two horizontal pieces, or possibly two crossing to make an X. The lumber thickness varies from job to job, anywhere from 3/4" on up. Some are very rough or rustic and some are really nice, again depending on the customer.
The majority I have seen have gate type hardware, this usually is best due to the final door thickness which may or may not accommodate normal door hardware. Due to the wide range of what this description may call for, I would get the customer to clarify what would be expected, including the type of hardware that will be used. Are they actually going into a barn?
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