Using a stud finder and a level hang the mounting board on the wall studs.
Installing sliding barn door hardware.
National hardware provides a mounting template you can use it to locate your holes for the rolling hardware.
For double doors locate the studs on both sides of the door opening.
For single doors start about three or four inches up on the hinge side of the door opening and continue for the length of the backer board.
Use the stud finder to locate and mark the studs above the door.
Measure and cut two lengths of mounting board for each barn door.
The wheels have a groove in the middle for the rail to rest in.
The boards should be as long as the doors and about 1 inch or 4 cm wider than the track.
I used 3 wood screws to attach it and made sure i place a screw on every stud.
The door must be no thicker than 1 3 4.
Once located drill pilot holes with a 1 8 drill bit in the top bolt location then drill with a 7 16 drill.
Installing the door hardware is easier so start there.
The kit comes with a handy metal measuring tool you can insert in the groove to simulate the rail.
Installing barn door hardware process.
Place the strap on the face of the door with the wheel side facing towards the back.