The kit comes with a handy metal measuring tool you can insert in the groove to simulate the rail.
Installing sliding barn door hardware.
I used 3 wood screws to attach it and made sure i place a screw on every stud.
Using a stud finder and a level hang the mounting board on the wall studs.
Use the stud finder to locate and mark the studs above the door.
This tutorial is meant for diyers building a door from scratch.
For double doors locate the studs on both sides of the door opening.
Once located drill pilot holes with a 1 8 drill bit in the top bolt location then drill with a 7 16 drill.
Slide the bolt through the hole and mount the rolling hardware then drill the bottom hole.
The door must be no thicker than 1 3 4.
Place the strap on the face of the door with the wheel side facing towards the back.
For single doors start about three or four inches up on the hinge side of the door opening and continue for the length of the backer board.
Installing the door hardware is easier so start there.
Attach the mounting boards to the top and bottom of the doorway using drywall anchors and ensure that the mounting boards run straight along the doorway.
The wheels have a groove in the middle for the rail to rest in.
Measure and cut two lengths of mounting board for each barn door.