72 would probably be even better.
Sliding barn door width.
However we realize that not everyone has standard door openings so we offer several sizes of sliding barn doors to help fit your needs with the following measurements.
For instance if you have a doorway that s 35 you ll want a track that s at least 70 although a safe 6ft.
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Door size wxh in.
Bypass 5 panel solid core primed pine wood sliding barn door with oil rubbed bronze hardware kit model byflm2255 7280 10b 1 310 00.
To figure out what size track you need double your final width measurement.
Door size wxh in.
36 x 80 36 x 84.
Door size wxh in.
Always remember that your barn door railing system should be at least double the width of your door frame possibly longer if you have an odd shaped door.
Generally most standard barn doors are approximately 36 x 84 or 42 x 80 with enough extra lip to overlap most standard door frames 36 x 80 by an inch or so.
Sheetrocked opening no trim or casing width.
Total door width will be 36.
How to measure for a barn door in three steps using a tape measure begin at the left edge of the opening and measure straight across to the right edge.
In this example the opening width is 32 4.
Add 4 to the measurement and you have your recommended door width.
Door size wxh in.
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Measure from inside to inside of the opening.