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Replacing a sliding door with a hinged door interior.
We wanted to give her a sliding barn door for the pantry doors because they are visible from so many rooms in the house and giving this space a custom look would not only serve a function it would look beautiful on the wall.
Providing both doors can fit into the same frame this replacement can be done quite simply.
A sliding door that no longer slides smoothly may at times need to be replaced with a hinged door.
Step 1 removing the sliding door.
Cut a 2x4 header to fit the new opening.
Use a pry bar and a hammer to gently remove the interior door trim.
Next install the hardware.
Save the trim to be used elsewhere.
Trade your ordinary interior door for a farm chic sliding barn door with these easy steps.
Typically a sliding door you replace will include two doors.
Then measure horizontally.
Use a template to mark the holes for your door hardware then drill the holes making sure to hold the drill perpendicular to the floor.
You ll need a set of sliding door hardware as well as a door that s large enough to cover your opening.
Start by removing the old slider.
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The cripple studs are the studs sawed through and the bottom 2 3 removed to make room for the pocket door assembly.
Cut a 2x4 long enough to be the new header for the pocket door.
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Measure the length of the door opening from top to bottom.
Cut away any old caulk between the.