For visuals of this process in action check out our video on how to install a barn door track system step 1.
Tips for installing a barn door track.
Anchor your mounting board the first step to making sure your barn door track system is properly installed is to ensure the track is securely mounted to the wall.
They should occur every 6 inches or 15 cm or so and should be located in the middle of the track.
The kit should contain masonry anchors and lag bolts to install the track.
Let s get started on our diy barn door track installation walkthrough.
Regardless of whether you used a backer board or not you must install stoppers on the metal track.
If only installing one door the track need only be as wide as the door but keep in mind that you will want the track to be about twice the length of the door so that you can open it completely.
Use a masonry bit to pre drill the fastener holes.
Use the drywall anchors spacers and lag bolts to secure the mounting board.