What the job involves
A barn door system has three parts: the door slab, a track or rail with rollers, and floor guides and stops. We assemble the hardware, mount a header board if needed, hang the door, and adjust until it glides without drifting.
The slab can be a door you buy, a custom piece, or an existing door converted to slide.
Hardware comes in flat black, brushed nickel and other finishes. We help match the track and handle to your doors and fixtures, and we set the handle position so it clears the wall when the door is fully open.
What we check first
The weight of the door sets the plan. A solid wood door can weigh a lot, and the rail has to be fastened into studs or a wood header board that is itself fastened to studs. Drywall anchors are not enough.
We also measure the opening and the wall beside it. The door needs clear wall on one side to slide into, so lights, outlets or a window casing in the way can change the layout. The slab should overlap the opening to cover it fully.
- Door weight and track rating
- Stud location along the track path
- Clear wall space for the slide
- Floor guide position and flooring type
Arizona considerations
Wood moves with humidity and heat. Our dry climate can cause some solid wood doors to shrink or warp, especially if they are unfinished, so we suggest sealing all faces and edges. New-build homes may have builder-grade drywall that benefits from a header board to spread the load.
A barn door does not seal the way a hinged door does. It leaves gaps for sound, light and air, so it suits a closet or an office more than a bedroom where privacy matters.
How a visit goes
We check the plan with you, mark the track height and locate the studs. We mount the header board and the track, hang the slab, set the floor guide, and test the slide several times. Then we adjust the gap at the bottom and add stops.
Finishing touches include a soft-close option if you want one.
Flooring matters for the floor guide. On tile we drill carefully to avoid chipping, and on carpet or wood we use a guide that fits the surface. A small gap at the bottom keeps the door moving freely over rugs and thresholds.
What affects the cost
The door size and weight, the hardware style, whether a header board is needed, and any door prep such as cutting and finishing affect the price. Hanging a slab you supply costs less than sourcing everything.
If the wall needs patching or the opening is out of square, we let you know before we begin.
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