Installing Sliding Barn Doors in Asheville

If you've been reading this blog for awhile, you might remember seeing a kitchen installation I did with Jesse Scott, one of the craftsmen in our network.

Jesse recently sent me a few pictures of his latest project: installing a set of sliding or rolling "barn doors" in a local Asheville living room. I've always considered him to be a top-notch craftsman, and this installation shows that he takes the time to do things right.

Jesse's clients ordered the doors beforehand, but as Jesse noted, the two panels "were not even close to being square." Due to an error by the manufacturers, there was an uneven gap when the two doors met.

I've experienced this problem myself when ordering pre-made pieces from a mill, so I know it can be a real head-scratcher. Should you send the parts back and have them fixed, or try to work with what you've got?

Fortunately, Jesse came up with an elegant solution:

He added a piece of trim down the center to cover the gap, then painted it to match the doors. This is more than just a "stop gap." It actually adds functionality! Now you can really close the doors completely so that you can truly block off the room. This would be really handy if you had a small house and your living room occasionally doubled as a guest room.

I really like this barn door trend. It makes a nice focal point, plus it's much easier to install and maintain than a pocket door, and the doors are still out of the way when you open them.

This set of doors is sleeker than the "rustic" look we've been seeing lately. I think it would work with almost any decor, from a "modern farmhouse" look to a more contemporary style.

If you need someone to install a sliding barn door in Asheville, give us a call, We love this stuff!

Beautiful barn doors? Yes, please!