Place shims around the edges and top of.
How to frame in a sliding door.
The barn door looks best if it overlaps the opening by at least.
Nail the rest of the frame up around the door but keep checking with the level to ensure it is equal all the way around.
Make a header by fitting two 2 x 8s around a 1 2 inch piece of plywood.
Before building the door measure the doorway.
Position frame tilt the frame into the doorway.
Tack partially drive several 6d finishing nails or trimhead screws to hold it in place.
We started by picking everbilt sliding door hardware available at home depot.
Our door is 8 tall so we cut two 8 pieces and four.
On one side check the jamb for plumb and press the casing against the wall.
Start on the top right side of the frame.
Cut 1 x2 x8 boards to make the outer frame of the door.
Use a level to keep up with how even the frame is.
Toenail the cripple stud to the top plate and the side of the header.
Cut the header to fit between the king studs.
We read the instructions and sketched a simple plan of what we wanted the door to look like.
Use shims under screw holes to help keep your threshold in good shape.
Install a cripple stud between the header and the top plate halfway between the king studs.
How to build and install a sliding door step 1.
Tilt the door into the opening with the bottom side going in first using shims as necessary to create a secure fit.
Complete the nail install on the lower left hand side of the sliding door frame.