How to build a barn door -3 panel design DIY
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
- UPDATE ** I now have plans with measurements on my blog at www.eternalharvestdecor.com
BARN DOORS ARE HUGE right now! I have made a few different designs and I have my favorites for sure, but I have never built this design before and I love new projects! GUYS this one is so easy and it is a great first time door if your new to them. You will need to use a miter saw and possible a finish nailer if you have one.
So, I got a request to build a 3 panel barn door and I thought this would be a great tutorial! Its pretty simple and requires minimal tools.
To start, here's what you will need:
Miter saw or circular saw: dlnkr.com/r?r=...
4 - 1x4x8 pieces of poplar from Lowes or HD
3 - 1x2x8 pieces of poplar
3/4 birch plywood or another hardwood ply like maple or oak.
1- 1x6x8 primed pine board for header piecs
titebond glue - dlnkr.com/r?r=...
clamps - I use Pony Jorgensen clamps like this dlnkr.com/r?r=...
white primer - dlnkr.com/r?r=...
white paint - dlnkr.com/r?r=...
caulk - dlnkr.com/r?r=...
spackle - dlnkr.com/r?r=...
optional - finish nailer with 3/4 inch nails
I usually suggest this hardware for hanging.
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Most of these door builds are done by men and they are not very detailed. Thank you for taking the time to talk about each process, I really appreciate it.
You reckon genitals are relevant for door videos?
As a man making this for my woman, I’m pretty happy about this video.
My girl told me how to make it and I was like doesn’t sound right send me video. Yeah my girl left out the nail gun and a few boards lmao.
God bless her.
Thanks for the video😊
Out of all the barn door diy, yours is one of the best because it looks really really good with minimal tools. I've seen some look nice but they use like 8 or 9 different tools the average person didn't have. Great great job!
Thank you!! So glad you found it helpful!! Thanks for watching!
Think I’ll be choosing this method. I’ll do a thinner plywood so that I can add the pattern on the front and back
I cannot thank you enough for making This video. I’m almost finished making my door and it looks amazing. It was such a good first project for a beginner (like myself). I love watching DIY videos showing what women are capable of doing. Thank so much!!
Oh yay! This makes me so happy! Congratulations on your first big project! Thanks for watching
It’s nice seeing a woman doing woodwork it inspired me thanks :)
Awesome! Thank you for watching!
You reckon genitals are relevant for making doors?
Thank you for this video. We were going to buy a premade one for $460 and we ended up making this same door for about $180 (plus the finishing gun, and extra clamps that I can use again later). I didn't do the middle ones as I find the surrounds look a little more modern and simple. Only thing different were the sizes of wood in Australia. 19mm Ply + (3) 86x19x2400 pine, (3) 42x19x2400 (reduced from 42mm to 38mm so it was flush)
This is so great! I’m so happy it was helpful! Sounds like you did an amazing job
Thank you so much! Our house came with 4 missing closet doors, and we will be making these for the 2 bedrooms. You’re a huge help!
So glad it was helpful
Sometimes keeping it simple is the best thing to do
This is fantastic! Had almost the exact same thing in mind but just a single panel door. Nice to see how good it could turn out. (As long as I don't screw it up.)
She’s so adorable and saved me so much money!!! Just picked up 3/8” thick 8ft. X 4ft. and will frame it with 2”x1” so I can use the door hinges from Home Depot ($3ish for a pair). With number being so expensive this route is cheap! Oh yeah, and Home Depot gave me a discount for having damaged plywood. Love you Home Depot!! And lastly, love this lady, too adorable can be my sister ☺️
Thank you! This whole comment made me so happy! Good luck with your project!
@@EternalHarvestDecor I actually finished my project and I cannot believe how easy it was! It was my first time doing something like this and it came out so beautiful. I wish I can show you some picks you would be so proud. All inspired from you!!! Thank you thank you and thank you!! Happy Easter, Eternal Harvest Decor!!
@@tsnstt I would love to see pics!! I have an IG account and email account you could send pics to! Congratulations I’m so happy for you
I can't give a big enough like for this one, you helped me so much, thank you 😃
That makes me so happy!! Thanks for watching
Awesome video. I like this design. I need to replace a 36x76 exterior door. Best video about making a door I found so thank you so much
Glad it was helpful! thanks for watching
I’m glad I’m not the only who has kids that enjoy coming out into the shop/garage lol
LOL they always make an appearance ha ha
So what does the back look like?
Great results and good tips, thank you. I heard that spray paint is not good to inhale so I would suggest to wear a respirator. 👍
Great tip!
Oh my gosh your so amazing I’m trying to do a barn door for my bath and this works perfect...keep up the good work 👏🏾👏🏾you inspires me 🌺
Awe thank you!! I’m so happy, good luck on your build!
Hi, LOVE your vids and talent 🎉🙌🏻👏🏼
Question: If you were making a barn door situation for a 12’Wx8’H (maybe 9’) space that had to be attached to a CEILing😬 #noheader
Where would you begin to source such a project?
Awesome video! I needed this... I’m making 8ft double doors for my bathroom!😝
I’m doing the same 8ft double door but in the garage to store my table and miter saw!! Love this idea and it’s so easy and hides the imperfections! I can’t believe I didn’t come up with this idea. Thanks to this lady she saved the day!!
YAY!! So glad it was helpful
very simple and easy method thank you
Thanks for this simple build. I want ones 9 feet high (by 8 ft wide/or two 4 foot wide doors) so I'll cut panel pieces according and put the mouldings also on the back of the doors, covering the seams.. Ps I couldn't find link for recommended trim.
No thank you. I love it. I’m getting ready to build one for my guest room
Made your door and used it as a barn door for our pantry, thank you 😀
Oh this makes me so happy!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
that is my plan
I love it you have inspired me to build all new interior doors like this ! Thank you :):)
Awesome work-through, thanks for putting this out there. I used this to make 2 of the same style doors, and due to cost I just used the off cuts from the plywood, which were more than enough. FInal dimensions 42x84 each. Plus saved a lot of money!
This is how I would make a door!
You are awesome. Thank you. Finally easy plans for a barn door.
Love the no measuring!!
fun trick! haha
Thanks. I followed your design to create double barn doors.
Yay!! I’d love to see a pic! If you’re on IG send me one 😉🙏🏼
@@EternalHarvestDecor done, tagged you on IG
Will be building our doors soon. Thanks for the tips
Thanks so much for this video. I have limited space so I have limited tools and this makes a nice looking door with minimal tools. I built 3 wooden lockers for my historic firehouse and was looking for easy way to build doors. Engine 47 thanks you!!
You're very welcome! That is so awesome!
Just about to do this same project- bur have to do them hung up 🤪
Really great video. You are so meticulous and the only person to actually use caulk. I was wondering if you design the inside of the bathroom door the same way as the bedroom side.
door looks fantastic....next time you paint in the garage ya might want to cover other things to protect from over spray.....I noticed your daughters black Jeep was turning white. lol
I was thinking the same thing. Lol. Nice job though. I Give her credit .
The door looks great Brandi, awesome job! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
Thanks Fred!
Thank you for not acting like a bimbo and being fully dressed!! Love your channel!!!
I appreciate that! Not going to lie sometimes the shorty shorts and tanks are needed it gets crazy hot some days in the shop so 🤷🏻♀️ haha it was 102° yesterday. I appreciate you following!
😂
Yeah k, but also, y'know, maybe thanks for the great build and instructive video, regardless of how you wanna act or what you wanna wear, which by the by isn't really anybody else's business, or at all what the video was about.
Thank you so much !!
Best video I have seen so far. ❤️❤️
Thank you so much!
Great looking barn door build! Also your back drop looks awesome!
Melrose Design Company thank you so much!! I had fun with that back drop lol 😉
Thanks for bringing this
You bet
Thanks for the video. Very simple to follow. Just a quick note, your affiliate link for the clamps goes to the page for paint.
Ahh thank you! I’ll fix that ASAP!
@@EternalHarvestDecor still goes to the paint and not the clamps :)
❤ nice greetings from the Himalayan mountains
Wauw, really good and great job. Like it very much and nice result
Thank you!
Great job
I’m on a couple of your doors only 5 panel
sweet!!
Project turned out great. Keep up the good work!
RNGPRODUCTS thanks so much! I’m tryin haha 🙌🏼😅
perfect ! i like you work bravo!
Brandy you are awesome!
Awe thank you! ☺️
Clean, modern look and it looks great! Nice build and video as always! 😉👍
Thank you 🙏🏼
Make On I actually kinda love the simplicity of it haha
I do too, Brandi. Not everything needs to be unnecessarly complicated or overbuild. Of course it all depends from the surrounding style, but there can be Beauty in very simple geometries and lines that complement another piece instead. And that doesn't make them any less outstanding than the other. And that door, will stand out whatever it's surrounded by.
I need to do a full sheet of plywood. I wonder if it will be too heavy? Should I do two instead I wonder?
Really enjoyed, thank you. Subscribed.
Thanks for watching!
That long can of primer gets an “Oh my!”
Me gustó su trabajo simple ,facil y bonito
thank you!
Parabéns... você e muito inteligente.
I love this and i'll be trying this diy thank you much.
Great! So glad you found it helpful :-)
Good job
Linda puerta. Saludo desde PERÚ. PRINCESA
You do wonderful work, Brandi. I'd like to ask why you trimmed out around the door?
Ty.
Thanks! I really like the trimmed out look and it covered the plywood edges and gave it a beautiful finished look
First time watching. Well explained but so disappointed not to see finished, with hardware explanation and installed. 😥
Thanks for watching, it was for a customer and they hung it. I do have a door install coming up though
@@EternalHarvestDecor
👌 great!
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched and shared this video. I have a window 40 inches wide and 65 inches tall. I want to do 2 doors for it. Can I still use the wood you suggested or do I have to go to 1/2 inch plywood. Will it be too heavy for a window that doesn’t go to the floor. Thank you so much for this. Crossing fingers you answer this before I go to hardware store tomorrow.
Oh this is a tricky question, will you hang it the same way? If so, you could do either thickness. I did 3/4” because most doors are that thick and the hardware works for that thickness. So just check your hanging hardware and make sure it works
I need that sandpaper holder
Do you have video on how to put track up and how to measure as to where the track goes
I just saved the whole process in my Instagram highlight reels. I just hung one in my daughters room. I don’t have a UA-cam video on this process yet. Each track is a little bit different, usually the check comes with the measurements that you will need to figure out where the rail should be installed. You will need to install a header board above the track which is just a one by six pine screwed into studs, this helps with the weight of the door.
using this as inspiration to make double barn doors, thank you! I'm using similar dimensions to you, and my home depot only had 1.25" finish nails as the minimum length, do you think I'll run into any issues? or should I be getting 3/4" finish nails instead?
OH DANG!! Yeah thats tricky you would just need to be kinda careful on your nail gun settings so you dont go through the other side
Great work! How much did just all of the wood cost? I framed a corner in my cellar and am building a small sliding door for entry. Also the edges were a lot easier your way, thanks
DJ Cichlid thanks! it ended up being around $150 for materials I believe since I used hardwoods and maple trim.
salute ,your an artist
Liked detailed explanations 👍
I looking for lighter door for closets is there any way we can make hollow core 1 panel door like this any suggestions what would be used.
Nothing is available in market now a days must be done diy.
Use same process and use thin panaling
Great job 💯
Thanks 💯
Awesome job!
Thanks for the visit!
Nice design, I would show the other side as well.
Thank you! Cheers!
I was thinking about doing this but just for a normal door. I was thinking I'd overhand the face trim on each side, and then just rip the length on the sides of the door. Just worried the seam will become visible over time...
You could totally do that
Top and bottom trim should be first and side trim last. Thus hiding the exposed end of top trim.
I actually wanted the exposed trim and the top and bottom rather then the sides that’s why I did it this way
Visually I like the top and bottom pieces longer vs short in the center of the door pieces
I saw the question about what you did with the back side of the door but I was wondering how you open the door from the back side if it is just flat? Could you also trim out the backside the same as the front side or will the door be too thick? Is there a handle you can add to the back?
You can totally put a handle on the back side as well. You could trim it out but if you do that I suggest using a thinner center piece of plywood, like .25-.50” thick or using thinner trim. Ideally the door should be 1.25-1.75” total in thickness. I have just used a router to create an inset handle on the backside before too. Just some ideas!
Looks good. Great video!
Thanks Matt!! I appreciate it 🙏🏼
What about the other side? If it’s a barn door style you’d want both sides to look the same right?
Not in this case and not always no. This was going on a bathroom door so my customer wanted a solid back. I also don’t do the backs of closet or pantry barn doors.
But if you wanted a design you could route one out or add 1/8” pieces to the back
Loved your video💙😍
Thank you for watching!!
Hi! Wanting to make this door for a storage closet. Not wanting to hang it, instead having it open out like a traditional door. What do you suggest doing differently?
That would require a different style frame. Lowe’s and HD sell pre made hollow core unfinished doors for less than you could build them, maybe e look into those
I have but i need a custom fit. Most if not all pre made doors are bigger than i need. Thanks for the reply!
How did you learn how to build doors? What does the other side of the door look like? Thank you.
I learned by doing. I’ve built a lot over the years now. The back of this one is solid just a piece of plywood painted. But you could route a design into it too
U work supper ❤
Very nice
So the door is 1.5in thick?
What about the back though?
Can you link to the clamps? The link on the description takes me to the paint?
Thank you for telling me! Just updated it and here is the link
amzn.to/3ctwySt
What about the other side of the door?? Plain flat??
Yep that’s inside of the closet or bathroom and no design is there. But you could rout out a design like my other video and that would work too.
Trying to find your wood list 😢 lol I’m late to the comment party apparently
www.eternalharvestdecor.com/post/diy-3-panel-barndoor
There is also a list in the description of this video
Any suggestions for adding a few inches in width and height for a sliding door in this style? 4'X8' plywood doesn't allow for my overlap.
Well you can over hang the molding on the bottom but that would be seen from both sides. you may have to build it with two sheets of plywood cut horizontally and the seam covered by the trim. But it would be visible from the back side. you could also use 1x material and do a slatted look and get the length you want. I have a few other barn door options you might want to check out. Thanks for watching
I recommend to everyone that once you add the track it adds at-least two inches taller to your door and her trim adds 1 and a half to the plywood….sitting here with a finished door that is to tall…
This is true, all tack rollers add different heights and its important to take the size of the completed door and hardware into account before building. If your door is too tall, you can cut off the bottom and reattach the trim.
is the trim necessary? I'm going with the birch and the poplar for the border, but do i really need the trim too? What are your thoughts?
I felt like it made the edges look more clean and hold the door straight but not sure its absolutely necessary
Would this need to be changed at all to make it for a pocket door?
Just measurements. I’ve never done a pocket door before so not sure I’d just make sure the measurements work
What about the back, the door isn't consistent on the other side
Nope it’s just solid white on the back, my customer was OK with this since the back is in the master bathroom, she wanted just a solid white
How does the back of the door look? I didn't see that on the video.
How do you cut in the borrow slit for the floor guide or is the guide not necessary?
I actually use these floor guides instead. I like them better amzn.to/3TRwuwY
Just think you are amazing
Thank you!
I love you!!
Do you have a locking mechanism since this is a bathroom door?
No this was for a customer between her master bath and master bd not the toilet room. No need for locking in this instance but I can see needing one in other situations and they do have hardware you can add.
Great job! Why wouldn’t you protect your area and your lungs from over spray. Especially the kids. The car is ruined 👀👀
Hi, do you think I can turn this into a saloon door? Or would it be too heavy?
Why did you not create panels on the reverse side?
Customer only needed one side and a solid white door was fine for the back
Great looking door. How would you build a 55” wide door?
I just did one actually I used two pieces of ply and added a seam down the middle I’ll be posting that video soon
I hope to get marriage with somehow like you, that feels the love for woodworking ✌️
Can you use this method on existing doors?
I am building two of these right now with your plans. Thanks. I didn’t sand it good enough and primed one, is it okay to go back and sand now?
Jai awesome! Yeah you can go back with a 220 or so and sand between coats! 🙌🏼
Eternal Harvest Decor we did it. First time ever doing any kind of wood work. Thanks for the help. The painting was by far the hardest part. I’ll have to dm you a pic
Jai woohoo!! Congratulations! So glad it helped! I’d love a pic!
what size are the trim pieces? Im looking to copy your door model to make doors to my pantry. I like the look you made.
These are 1x4s I believe
How much did all the wood cost ?