How can I build a screen-type barn door?

John
by John

cannot put up a screen door not feasible. can I make a sturdy screen door using barn door hardware. What materials would I need .

  3 answers
  • Peggy L Burnette Peggy L Burnette on Jan 18, 2019

    Hi John, wow this sounds like a great idea. Here are some ideas I hope you find helpful. 53 Creative and Gorgeous DIY Barn Door Plans and Ideas

    1. https://morningchores.com/diy-barn-door/

    Over 50 great ideas to help you create a sliding DIY barn door in your home for a ... Basically, she purchased a barn door track and made it to where the screen ... So if you'd like a little different style of a barn door, then you'll want to check out ...

  • Ken Erickson Ken Erickson on Jan 18, 2019

    Another option is to get a retractable screen door. It is mounted on the edge of the door frame and rolls out and catches on the other side. It rolls into its case when you want to go through the door. Another option is the magnetic screen door. They are mounted to the frame and have a center opening that snaps back together with magnets. Look up both "retractable" and "magnetic" screen doors. I had a magnetic screen on my sliding patio door and the puppy was able to let himself in or out.

  • Rose Broadway Rose Broadway on Jan 21, 2019

    John, see if this tutorial is something you could use.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWCX9rVLGA0