What kind of handle goes on a barn door?

As a general rule, a standard height door (usually 80 inches) looks best with a pull handle that’s 10 to 13 inches in length. If you have a taller sliding barn door (say one that is 96 inches) look for pulls that measure 16 to 22 inches.

Can you put a latch on a barn door?

The simple answer is yes. Interior barn doors can be locked using a sliding barn door lock. Some barn door privacy locks are only on the inside of the door, while others allow you to lock the sliding barn door from both sides. Being able to lock a barn door makes it a viable solution for any room in the house.

What size are my barn door hardware?

To determine the proper door width, add about 4 to 6 inches to your measurement. Ideally, the door will cover 2 to 3 inches beyond the opening on each side. To figure out what size track you need, double your final width measurement. Measure from the header to the floor to determine the door length you need.

Do you need handles on barn doors?

You can’t install regular handles onto the backs of the doors because they will hit the door frame and wall when they open. We’ve found that it’s super easy to gently slide the doors open from the inside, and no handles are necessary.

At what height do you put a handle on barn door?

Install the door handle:

  1. The center of the handle should be about 36 inches from the bottom of the door.
  2. Place the outside handle near the edge of the door.
  3. For the inside handle, keep in mind that the door is wider than the opening.

What height should barn door hardware be?

Ceiling Clearance For a standard 84” high barn door, stand on your step stool and measure from the ceiling to the floor, ensuring that you have at least 90” in total or 6” of clearance between the top of the jamb and the ceiling. This will ensure you can adequately install the barn door hardware.