Installation Guide
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JELD-WEN DesignGlide Barn Door Hardware System Installation
(JII-90003)
SELECTING THE CORRECT SIZED DOOR FOR THE INSTALLATION
DOOR HEIGHT
The height of the door used with the kit is dependent on the openings
height. Consult Table 1 for common opening sizes. If installing above
thick carpet, be sure to rmly press the tape measure to base of carpet
to obtain the openings height (X).
DOOR WIDTH
The selected door should be no wider than the kit's rail width, but at
least 6" wider than the opening width.
STILE WIDTH
Denition: Stile – a vertical piece in the frame of a paneled door.
To install the included finger pull, it is recommended a door without
stiles is used, or a door with stiles that are at least 4 11/16"
in width, 5" in width if door includes glass panels.
DOOR SPECIFICATIONS
• Door being used for kit must have two top rails.
• Door must weigh less than 120 lbs.
Opening Height (X) Door Height
X ≤ 81 80"
X ≤ 81 1/8" 80 1/8"
X ≤ 81 1/4" 80 1/4"
X ≤ 85" 84"
X ≤ 85 1/8" 84 1/8"
X ≤ 85 1/4" 84 1/4"
X ≤ 97" 96"
X ≤ 97 1/8" 96 1/8"
X ≤ 97 1/4" 96 1/4"
Custom Opening Height = X − 1"
Table 1. Opening Height vs. Door Height
Figure 1. Opening Width and Height
Figure 2. Door Width, Height and Stile Width
SELECTING A BACKER BOARD
Stile
Width
Door
Height
Door
Width
This kit is designed to be installed with the use of a backer board – a
piece of lumber that installs between the barn door’s track and the wall
used for installation. The backer board allows you to fasten the system
to wall studs, creating a more secure structure.
A 1" x 4" (3/4" x 3 1/2") Pine backer board is recommended, cut to the
length of the kit’s track (either 72" or 84"). The board must be a species
of wood with a density equal to or greater than Pine. Ensure the board
does not have any large knots obstructing the fastening points from the
backer board to the wall, or the backer board to the track (see Page 7).
Opening
Height
Opening
Width