Barn Door Benefits
Barn doors can be the main focal point in your home. Not only do they change the feel of a room, it can change the way you look at your home.
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Save on Space: Every room is different, and hinged doors just take up too much space. Barn doors almost sit flush against the wall while it glides back and forth easily.
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Convenience: Since it takes up less room, it leaves plenty of space for tables, furniture, and other home items.
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Open/Close With Little Effort: Barn doors glide effortlessly, which makes it easy to open and close them.
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Easy to Install: Even though some general knowledge is needed, you do not need to be a contractor to install your own barn doors. All you need is the door(s), track system, and possibly a supporting trim piece.
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Aesthetics: Barn doors just look fantastic! No matter what style you may choose, barn doors are aesthetically pleasing.
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Home Resale Value: Adding barn doors increases the overall value of your home.
Things to Keep in Mind
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Make sure there is enough wall space when taking measurements. At least double the door size when estimating the dimensions of the rail kit.
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Watch out for light switches, electrical sockets, or anything else that could obstruct the door from opening or closing.
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Some door trims and baseboards can obstruct the barn door from operating correctly. A supporting board may be required to correct these issues.
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Barn doors do not come with locks. However, there are several aftermarket solutions that can be added.