So despite the fact that the doors were in tact and looked amazing there was no real finished look to them and they certainly didn t lock.
Install a lock to a barn door slider.
This is a reversible diecast black flush mount this is a reversible diecast black flush mount patio door handle with wood pulls.
The doors simply slide together and can be locked together.
When you buy your barn doors be sure to follow any instructions given with the kit.
Yet one quick look and you can see that because of the way they re installed single hung barn doors aren t typically meant to be locked no lock no key no dice.
Also there was a giant gap on the sides with the door closed due to the nature of how barn doors work with trim work in the house.
You can either cut a kerf in the bottom of the door so it slides through one of these floor guides or get another one so the door slides between 2.
Mounting holes are 6 5 18 in.
This is designed for acorn and better bilt doors but can be found on a variety of other door manufacturers.
In order for the door to slide smoothly and evenly the rlp mini low profile v track hardware kit comes with a floor guide.
Install barn door door slider hardware on door and cut kerf for floor guide.
However the simplest as well as most cost effective method of locking your barn doors is using a hasp lock.
The steps below will provide you with a simple outline for outfitting a barn or interior space with a sliding door.
For double barn doors a sliding barn door latch isn t too difficult to find or install.