Sliding barn door
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Lela on Jan 06, 2015where there's a will ..... it does sound like he didnt want to do it. Check Pintest - there's tutorials, pictures & even sources of where to buy the hardware. Good Luck and post 'after' pictures !Helpful Reply
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Tori Black Home on Jan 06, 2015Bottomline - you would have to remove the molding from around the door otherwise a sliding door would not be able to slide back and forth easily on newly installed hardware.Helpful Reply
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Funnygirl on Jan 06, 2015I agree with Lela,where there is a will there is a way.You will need another person to do it,it just needs to be built out.i think he may have got hung up on the fact that if the moldings were not removed,you will not be able to have a tight fitting door. that's the trade off.I have a similar space near my kitchen that I would love to do a sliding door.Right now,I have a drape on a rod,and there is a sliding curtain/vinyl partition-ugly! at least the curtain covers it up so it is not so noticeable,and it also keeps out the draft in the storage room.Another option you could consider are folding doors,OR,french doors with hinges on each side.I have seen this done on Pinterest,made from a set of folding doors,it looks amazing,and you could keep your beautiful mouldings.You can have them open and close either way,just like the swinging doors in the saloons!Something cool to look for at a salvage yard or Craigslist??Hope one of these ideas appeal to you! send us some pics!!Helpful Reply
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Sarah on Jan 07, 2015I agree with Tori that the molding would most likely have to come off unless the door hardware could be put lower (under the molding). The door would need to be shortened but it would accomplish what you wanted if it looked okay.Helpful Reply
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Marion Nesbitt on Jan 08, 2015Agree with Sheri Ketarkus - and the carpenter. Install a pocket door. Won't interfere with the moulding. The track is concealed so it looks 100 % better. Door slides right into the wall. Have 100 yr old house and there are very large pocket doors on some of the rooms. I also installed one for the bathroom to save room. IMHO barn doors are for barns.Helpful Reply
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Mary on Jan 12, 2015I suggested pocket doors to the contractor but there is no room to add one. You would have to see the bathroom to know what I am talking about. This house was built in 1935, by the homeowner, and I don't think he knew what he was doing. I inherited it and it is just such a headache whenever we want to make any improvements!!Helpful Reply
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Tonia on Nov 17, 2015We have doors that slide in our bathroom. They have a new twist to old barn hardware. He is right. Barn doors sit flush to the wall so the door would not slide. The new style hardware sits away from the wall you may have to shim it away even farther to let it move over the molding without scraping. If I were you I would go to the hardware store see what your options are and then revisit with your contractor.Helpful Reply
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