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Easy DIY Barn Doors

Learn how to build these Easy DIY Barn Doors with free plans and a how-to video by Shanty2Chic! Download the full set of Free Printable Plans HERE!

Equipment

  • Miter Saw
  • Table Saw (optional)
  • Drill
  • Kreg Jig
  • Pin Nailer (optional)
  • Stapler (optional)
  • Brad Nailer
  • Sander

Ingredients

  • 4 1x4x8 Whitewood or Common Boards
  • 3 1x2x8 Whitewood or Common Boards
  • 9 1/4"x3x48" Craft Boards (poplar or similar)
  • 1 1/4x48"x96" Hardwood Plywood

Instructions

Cut List

  • Cut List 1
  • Cut List 2
  • Cut the back frame boards to size and drill 3/4" pocket holes at both ends of the short frame boards. Attach the long frame boards to the short frame boards with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
  • Cut the middle frame board to size. Drill 3/4” pocket holes at both ends and attach it to the center of the short frame boards with 1 1/4” pocket hole screws and wood glue.
  • Cut the plywood to size, flip the frame over and attach the plywood to the frame with 5/8" staples and wood glue.
  • Cut the front outside trim pieces to size and attach them to the front of the plywood with 3/4" pin nails and wood glue.
  • Cut the purple trim pieces to size and attach them to the center of the plywood with 1/2" pin nails and wood glue.
  • Cut the pink trim pieces to size and attach them to the ends of the purple pieces with 1/2" pin nails and wood glue.
  • Cut the orange trim to size. Attach it to the ends of the pink trim pieces with 1/2" pin nails and wood glue.
  • Cut the red trim pieces to size and attach them 4" from the ends of the orange trim piece. Attach them with 1/2" pin nails and wood glue.
  • Cut the side trim pieces to size. Attach them to the sides of the barn door with 1 1/4" brad nails and wood glue. The front of the trim pieces should be flush with the front of the barn door trim.
  • Cut the top and bottom trim pieces to size and attach them to the ends of the barn door with 1 1/4" brad nails and wood glue. The end trim boards should be flush with the side trim boards.
  • Now it's time to fill all of the nail and staple holes with wood filler. I also added wood filler to the cracks where the trim boards were touching. Sand it down and give it a finish!
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