How to hang a barn door from the ceiling pt3 in the playroom series this video is sponsored by accuride and power pro screws i had the hardest time findin.
How to hang a door from ceiling to floor.
For the height of the door measure from the finished floor to the top of the opening or to the top of the casing.
If your door sticks make a mark on the edges where it s not closing flush.
Hanging a door correctly is one of the most satisfying jobs in the home improvement world but it s often the most challenging.
The opposite jamb must be cut by this much to level the door in the opening.
Check the floor for level and the jambs for plumb.
Installing a pre hung door is easier and faster than starting from scratch since most of the more labor intensive work is already done.
Measure the exact amount the floor is off level.
The door width should be 2 inches wider than the opening or at least as wide as the full opening plus any casing.
Read the following section for steps to hang the door.