Installing one of our reclaimed wood barn doors allows you to creatively open, close, and totally personalize any space you choose. Every single one of our antique barn doors is custom-made by one of our skilled craftsmen. We can make each product to fit any specification for any project. Our unique barn doors are sourced from the paddock fence planks of thoroughbred farms from all over Central Kentucky’s horse country.
It’s amazing how much of an interior transformation can be achieved with just one barn door accent piece. However, our reclaimed wood barn doors pop with extra pizzazz in your space when you combine them as an accent to one of our many reclaimed wood flooring options. Check out our standard accent doors, then contact us for a quote.
The perfect wood for your barn door will depend heavily on aesthetic preferences and practical considerations. If you are going to stain your door, we recommend hardwood such as oak or ash for your door. If you intend to paint your door, we recommend a tight grain wood such as poplar, maple, or pine.
If the door isn’t wide enough, it won’t fit. For optimal coverage and the fewest possible gaps, the door should be a few inches wider than the entrance. A 4-foot door, for instance, will fit a 3-foot opening with 6 inches of overlap on either side.
The space between a sliding barn door and a wall is typically larger than that of a conventional swinging door. Light, sound, and even smell have a better chance of passing across rooms because of the wider passageway.
It is common to install a bottom track when featuring wood sliding doors in your home. Having a bottom track prevents the barn door from slamming against the wall when it swings open and closed. The door’s bottom should be about 1/2 inch off the floor when installed in the track.
There are pocket doors and barn doors that are meant to slide easily over the entryway but do not close securely.
Reclaimed wood barn doors are a popular choice for many homeowners because they add both function and style to a space. If you’re considering using reclaimed wood for your barn door, it’s important to make sure that the top and bottom frames are substantial enough to support the weight of the door. Hollow doors can be used as barn doors, but if you want your barn door hardware to be truly secure, you’ll need a sturdy surface to attach it to. With reclaimed wood barn doors, you can create a unique and stylish look for your home that will last for years to come.
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