Can barn doors be installed from the ceiling?

As the barn door has become an indoor trend, the barn door is no longer just for the barn. Barn door can not only add a little feature to your home, but also add another layer of privacy. The traditional barn door needs to be installed with a sliding rail on the wall, which limits many scenarios of installing the barn door. Don't worry, we provide you with solutions!

You can hang the barn door on the ceiling. It may be the first time that you have heard of hanging the barn door from the ceiling, but you need not worry about its load-bearing and safety.

Hanging the barn door from the ceiling is simple:
① Measure the door distance

First, determine how big the door you need. You may need to use two doors, or a large barn door may cover your area.
② Choose your favorite barn door

After you know the size of the opening, you can select a door that fits the appearance you want to create. You can also use the old door to match the modern appearance, or even use the French door. It all depends on the style of your home and the purpose of the door.

③ Choose CCJH Ceiling Mounted Sliding Barn Door Kit

CCJH Sliding barn door hardware kit is made of heavy duty construction steel, Sliding smoothly. Super silently nylon wheels bring no noise when sliding your door; Spring damping door stopper make the close more softer and comfortable; Give you pleasant mood as no noise when using CCJH sliding barn door hardware kit. In the installation book of CCJH Barn door hardware, we line up the exact size of each parts clearly and make detailed explanation for installation step with image and text, you can enjoy a happy DIY installation process.

④ Install ceiling rails

Use the stud finder to locate the studs in the ceiling. Drill your crawler into the ceiling pillar. Be sure to use only the hardware provided in the kit and follow the accompanying instructions to prevent accidents.

⑤ Attach hardware to the door

You need to ensure that the door hangers are placed evenly spaced and aligned with the rails. Measure and mark the position of the hanger on the door.

⑥ Hang the door

Now that your track is in place and the door slider is in place, it's time to hang your door. You may need a friend to help you lift the door onto the track.

⑦ Drill door stopper

Once your door is on your track, you are almost finished (but not completely!) You need to drill the door stopper to prevent the door from slipping out of the track. This adds an important safety measure that you won't want to forget. Otherwise, your track may slide out of the track, posing a danger to others, and may damage your door and ceiling.

⑧ Install floor rails

Now that the door is suspended, you can add floor tracks. This is another safety measure to keep your door in place. Especially if you have children, adding a floor track can give you peace of mind.