How to Make a Sliding Barn Door

How to make a sliding barn door with DIY Pete. This sliding barn door tutorial is detailed with step by step instructions to build your own custom barn door for your home. Pete will show you how to build your hardware from scratch. The barn door is made out of cedar pickets.
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- Dewalt 12” Miter Saw: amzn.to/2ESRcZX
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[@dogehill]

Awesome project! Instructions very clear, precise and easy to understand. Just the right speed for someone who wants to get an understanding of the full project before starting, without watching an overly long video! Highly recommend!!

[@justsaying3354]

I like how you show the steps, and how you walk everyone through it bro! Awesome video!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@American-OutdoorsNet]

Simple, easy and packs a lot of "wow". Thanks Pete.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much!

[@DominionLAX]

Very well done Pete. This is how all of these DIY videos should be put together! Great video and the voice over instructions explain everything so you know exactly what to do.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much! I appreciate your kind words and feedback. Thanks for subscribing and cheers from Montana!

[@ryandanielable]

great video! pace, voice, instructions, equipment, tools, tips.. this is about the best instructional video channel I've found - subscribed!

[@DIYPETE]

Thank you so much Ryan! I appreciate the kind words and hope all is well!

[@zamangibamaphalala6299]

Ryan Castillo I subscribed bcoz on that too. Super clear instructions.

[@ModernBuilds]

That really came out great!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much Mike! Great to hear from you man. And keep cranking out those projects you are crushing it! Cheers

[@albertolopezduran7029]

Modern Builds great

[@amiyasadhukhan5836]

good

[@shineedbasheer]

Wonderfull video... I will try to do it in my home... But, how to fit lock in this door. Please suggest any idea

[@tpbartels]

Modern Builds

[@justsaying3354]

Holy Smokey!! That's the coolest door project I've ever seen!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching!

[@andrewmitchell1354]

Thanks for this. I'm moving into a new house at the end of the month and was looking into buying a ready made sliding door, but will use your design for sure!

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome! Thanks for watching Andrew and have fun with the project!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Wow, the waterbased finish looks amazing on that timber! Door came out great. Haven't seen this design before but I really really like it

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Robin! Yeah I really didn't want to use an oil based for this one, and the waterbased ended up really turning out natural. Great to hear from ya!

[@biapremium5498]

I LIKE IT GOOD JOB

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@jdansbee]

Wow! That turned out great, Pete. I really enjoyed your tutorial, the pace at which you present the steps is just right.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Regina!

[@WKRTowBoss]

First of your videos I've seen, but I am impressed. Projects like this are so much fun. We have slowly been remodeling our first home. We appreciate all the DIY help we find on YT so keep up the good work. Will subscribe.

[@DIYPETE]

Cheers Andrew! Glad that my videos can be helpful!

[@jo3lsilvaracidesigner946]

Nicely done! Pete

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Silvaraci! Cheers

[@jo3lsilvaracidesigner946]

U R Welcome

[@doracanavarro9715]

AMEI SEU VÍDEO. ME GANHOU COMO ESCRITA MUITO GRATIDÃO. !!

[@offgridliving4128]

I’m making this for my cabin addition room. Looks great and will match my cabin perfectly!

[@cameronwong7608]

@DIYPETE - there are a million barn door videos on RUclips but I have to say this one is my absolute favorite! looks so nice!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much Cameron!

[@lakeman2604]

Nice work Pete. I almost moved on when you called that sheet of OSB "plywood", but let it slide (pun intended.) ;-)

[@DIYPETE]

Cheers!

[@qwain76]

very well done. But why so heavy?

[@javedaqbal6291]

very nice and useful with low cost

[@abrahampuente318]

Came across your videos and now I can't stop watching, keep em coming , thanks

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome! Thank you so much for watching and subscribing!

[@vineethnair7116]

diy simplified

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching Vineeth!

[@fernandosandoval91]

Vineeth Nair

[@davidn.2555]

Bru is making it from scratch. I came to see how to install an already made door.😅

[@jerrywilliams2905]

Great video! I am looking at building one myself, and this was very helpful. I definitely would not have thought about putting the plywood in the middle of the boards.

[@DIYPETE]

Have fun with the project Jerry!

[@sunryz7627]

Yep, great job, I'll be copying your method for 4 double wide openings in my ranch house. Thanks!!

[@aron6998]

Thumbs up for giving April her props!!

[@DIYPETE]

April is awesome! Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@ivory8581]

Holy Helena Montana where has this been? I have all the hardwear but this remains one of the unfinished projects in my new house. This is exactly what I want for my barn door! Thanks so much! I can't wait to show my son this, and bust this out to impress my 6 brothers .... who are self-proclaimed journeyman carpenters, engineers, and architects even though they spend their days doing taxes, drilling people's teeth, and coaching.

[@DIYPETE]

Hope all is well up in the Capital city Ivory! Cheers!

[@gregl2249]

Finally!!! a modern barn door---awesome job

[@DIYPETE]

Hey Greg thanks so much for watching! Yeah I am really getting into Scandinavian design and a more clean and modern style. If you have any ideas on cool modern projects I should do a video on let me know! Cheers!

[@sillysausage72]

Been thinking about building one lately...I'll be using this great tutorial!
Well done Pete!

[@DIYPETE]

Thank for watching! Have fun with your build!

[@shanewilson765]

Looks great very nicely done. Thanks for sharing that project. Have a Blessed Day

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching Shane, have a great day as well.

[@ProgramistaNaBudowie]

This is awesome! We will have two-sided sliding barn door in our house also for the home office space, I think that would be a great project to make them myself. Thanks!

[@jeffharmed1616]

Thanks for sharing. Some great ideas, thanks. Your door mechanism is much more robust than shop-bought.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching Jeff and great to hear from you.

[@LousTube]

AWESOME!!!!! I am inspired by your work. I could totally lose myself in doing this.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching and subscribing look! Have fun with your upcoming projects!

[@cacostta]

The best and easyest diy barn door I've ever seen! Thaks for sharing!!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@mariusmeskauskis5613]

Nice door. Clear and informative video. Thank you. Will try this project on my basement door. Good luck to you Pete.

[@DIYPETE]

Cool!

[@lotfimouelhi269]

Pete "Montana " you did this like a boss i trust you that's why i subscribed !

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much for subscribing!

[@BillSinWorkshop]

Awesome work Pete. It came out really awesome with the cedar boards!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Bill!

[@chinomirabueno6196]

Cheers from Los Angeles, CA. Awesome job dude!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@thehappycrystal8795]

i love these type of doors

[@megatmohdazlanzahari9573]

that feeling of satisfaction seeing thing went well.. good job

[@DIYPETE]

It really is so satisfying to finish a great project! Thanks!

[@michalstawski2453]

Thank you for the inspiration.
Greeting from Poland.

[@DIYPETE]

Hope all is well in Poland and thank you for watching!

[@Saxysellig]

Great project and very detailed walk-through explanations, a big thank you and cheers from France!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@kevinmorace6117]

Awesome Pete!! I love yours and April's channel.. Keep it up!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Kevin!!

[@dianeolorvida6515]

You made it look so easy to make one. Amazing!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching!

[@turbocobra]

Nice work Pete! The door turned out great.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks! Keep up all the great work on your channel. Your tutorials are awesome!

[@Panacyber16]

Great finish. Many thanks for this video

[@silver2kws6]

awesome job Pete your videos are very helpful and easy to follow. thanks for all that you do !

[@DIYPETE]

You are welcome Michael. Thank you so much for watching and subscribing. Cheers!

[@fabricioqui]

Sweet Pete!!!! One of your nicest projects yet!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching Fabricio, always great to hear from you!

[@florinvlasie8097]

Thanks! I love your work !❤

[@famousforever8556]

Great video. Easy to follow instructions, tools all DIY'ers actually have, finished edges for once in these videos and a great finished wood product instead of just being painted over.
I will use this to build four sliding closet doors with hardware from the old cardboard specials (which I will repurpose as kites or book covers, but not sure if they'll be strong enough to use writing paper).
Im also leaning toward making a front door for my condo with plywood on the outside so I can paint it the mandatory uniform colour on the outside, while keeping it as shown on the inside to replace the paper door that each suite has (on my $600k condo the cheap bastards). Obviously the outside frame will need some tweeking for the latch but not a big change). So many possibilities with different wood, stains, location of the door, size which makes this project so handy and a great alternative to the big box store clones which just look cheap to me.
Thanks so much for making this video and sharing to all of us that take pride in building our own renovation materials, while looking for options from the norm. Great job my man!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much and best of luck with all those doors!!

[@VinnieC262]

Another Great project Pete. keep them coming!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Vinnie! Great to hear from you man!

[@jukes243]

We use to live in Whitehall, MT. Hoping to build a small home in the near future. Will come back to this vid when we're ready. Nice door. Well done.

[@DIYPETE]

Hi and great to hear from another Montanan! I have some friends in the Whitehall/Cardwell area :) Hope all is well where you are at now, and have fun building that home when you get to it!

[@juniorbless6515]

Parabéns, ficou top !

[@theurbanride3780]

Great build! I really like the look of that cedar wood tons better than the stuff we use where I work. I especially appreciate the fact that you finished the wood with clear coat; I hate when people buy really pretty wood then cover it with paint.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words!

[@ruyboxe]

Nicelly done... Now I have to make one of those too... Subscribed! Cheers from Portugal!

[@DIYPETE]

Thank you so much for subscribing and I hope all is well in Portugal!

[@eyamangwanetv1847]

Wow it's amazing job

[@MBsagangXplorer]

Of all sliding doors video i've watched this is the best THANKs a lots sir!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching Mesach!

[@bysr13]

Looks amazing! Great job!

[@DIYPETE]

ThankS!

[@Retroweld]

That turned out awesome Pete!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@raouf5144]

A true artistic work !!! 👍👍👍

[@fredward3056]

Thanks for a great build video.

[@VansWorld]

Very great video. Perfect instructions!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@gogo5542]

awesome diy .thank u very much

[@kathym7495]

Thank you for showing the handle pull on the backside of the door. I have searched all over for details. Our door will be on a bathroom so we definitely need an inside handle.

[@DIYPETE]

Glad it was helpful. Cheers!

[@texasprankcall]

I was just up in Bozeman/Emigrant! I loved it up there!

[@johntetteh2363]

Powerful! Awesome! Splendid, Thanks for sharing

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for subscribing John!

[@padraigadhastair4783]

Great work Pete from Bozeman!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Padraig!

[@sillysausage72]

I'm a Ryobi guy too...they've been great! That Brad Nailer is next on my list! 👍

[@DIYPETE]

Hey! Yeah those airstrike nailers are super convenient. I rarely lug around a big old compressor anymore. You'll love that new nailer!

[@tngo4042]

Very nice Pete......I built the double chair using your plans a few months back......Maybe I will try building this Barn Door for my garage entry......THX

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome Tony! Nice work!

[@pamgillcrna]

Great job! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@DIYPETE]

You bet!

[@gabrielpereyra4946]

Awesome, a big hug from Argentina!

[@DIYPETE]

Hope all is well in Argentina!

[@ja1319]

Dude your amazing!! Nice work.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@paulchamberlain5610]

Very neat and well executed - Thanks for the guidance.

[@DIYPETE]

Cheers!

[@Bock2727]

Perfect. Simple. Great!!!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@user-zb1fl1fq5d]

Muito legal! Bem feita, e com alguns improvisos bem pensados. Amei! ️. Simple, easy and packs a lot of "wow". Thanks Pete..

[@hery44]

Very good tutorial. Thanks.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Hery!

[@papamrk1343]

Awesome... As with anything... the hard part is having the right tools for the job...! Awesome... You sparked and idea with some extra Bamboo Flooring that I have just sitting in my Garage.

[@chrispearson7255]

Thanks man! -Great Falls MT! Nice work here.

[@DIYPETE]

Hey Chris! I hope all is well up in Great Falls. I was actually just up there last week to pick up a new truck! Cheers

[@ljmpublishingllc3312]

Hey, Pete! Another great video. I plan to build two of these after I do 5 of your floating shelves. My husband is a U of Montana grad and sends his regards. We'd live in Montana if it wasn't so cold. The best we can do is go to Whitefish in the summers. ;-) Thanks so much for your great instructions.

[@DIYPETE]

Hey! Thanks for saying hi and for taking the time to watch another video :) Sounds like you have quite the list of fun projects to tackle! That's cool your husband is a U of Montana grad and that you still make it up to Whitefish in the summers. It's beautiful up there! Hope all is well and good luck with those shelves! Cheers

[@robertpopen7091]

Nice job and looks great.

[@DIYPETE]

Thank you!

[@micschemelin663]

Very nice design and kudos on the craftsmanship !

[@DIYPETE]

Thank you Mic!

[@albertoherner3236]

Gran trabajo. Gracias maestro por mostrarlo. Desde Argentina te saluda Alberto.

[@artyomshpakovskiy652]

amazing!! Thanks a million for sharing this!

[@DIYPETE]

You are welcome. And thanks for watching!

[@josepholvera3607]

That’s some good work thanks

[@brewmaster0507]

thanks for great idea

[@pedrorojas6934]

Thanks you for sharing this beautiful Work with full details about Sliding Door, I think is Excellent Explanation. Thanks.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching Pedro!

[@abdallahhigazy76]

Hey Pete. Great job. I don't know what is wrong with anyone who gave you a thumbs down. 1000 thumbs up + more.

[@DIYPETE]

Hi Abdallah! Thanks so much for the kind words and for saying hi. I appreciate it! Everyone has different tastes and ideas -- but as long as the videos are helping people I'll keep making them :) Thanks again for watching and subscribing. Cheers!

[@abdallahhigazy76]

Excellence deserves recognition. I subscribed and can't wait till your next video. Thank YOU for responding. Have a great rest of your day. :)

[@DIYPETE]

Thank you!

[@cindydaisog2263]

Very well explained, good job!

[@DIYPETE]

Thank you!

[@shannonkizer8156]

Love what you are doing. Keep it up.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for your support Shannon! I hope all is well :)

[@TheWeirdSide1]

I have been remodeling a basement using cedar for baseboards, moulding, etc..
Funny, I applied the same water based product. Very happy with how that product keeps the natural tone of wood.
Door looks great! I do wonder if a welding metal together at seams would deter any future wood warping. Perhaps the osb is enough to keep things plumb.

[@eduardotieppo2482]

Cool!!! bring the idea to my beach house in Brazil!! tsk a lot

[@jaweethzainulabdeen3208]

It's really came out very well. Love it.
It would be great if you could round over the door guide channel both ends..

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@Andrew.English]

Massive job. You're a better handy man than me!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching!

[@maranathaosborne9620]

Absolutely a beautiful job and door :)

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@HotSauseCandy]

I love it! It looks amazing :)

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@9011combo]

Awesome works

[@mulkynazneen7178]

Very helpful

[@yemarican]

amazing work man... thank you for sharing.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching!

[@prudencebigsby]

Great Build

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@akramdagher573]

That’s so cool!

[@FredrickVonShwinkel]

Thank you this seems very doable

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching!