Not only does is it function just like we need it too, it looks totally awesome!
For some reason when I was trying to come up with a window treatment for the bathroom, I couldn't make myself go the traditional route. We took down the nasty mini-blinds and I loved the way the window looked completely open. ALL. THE. LIGHT!
Obviously that is a bit of a problem in a bathroom, though. No one wants their bathroom shenanigans exposed for the whole neighborhood to see, yet I really couldn't picture a curtain or any sort of blinds. No thanks.
Here's a before, lest you forget...
Our solution? So glad you asked (wink wink)...
What's better than a sliding barn door!? It lets me keep all the light and when someone needs to use the bathroom it just slides shut! Best of all, we built the whole thing from random hardware parts that you can find anywhere!
Hello! Like I said..its my favorite!
Here's the supplies we used to complete this project and the steps of how we did it:
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Supplies:
1. 32-Piece Locking Peg Hook Assortment
2. 3x3 Thick Cloverleaf Aluminum Sheet or here at Home Depot Cloverleaf Metal Sheet
3. Machine Screws - #8 32 x 1 12"
4. Steel Conduit Hangers with Bolt and Nut x 2
5. #8 x 3/4 wood screws
6. Simpson Strong Ties - 8 inch
7. 1x4 Pine common board painted white
8. 1/2 Electrical conduit - 10 ft length
Tools:
Table saw
KregJig
Drill
Here's what we did - keep in mind, if you decide you want to build something similar, you will have to work with your own measurements as each window will be unique.
Step 1: Measure & Plan
We started by measuring the window and wall space to make sure we had enough space to do a sliding barn door. Kind of a "duh!" step, but it almost didn't fit, so glad we measured!
To get the measurements we needed, we measured our window width and then doubled those measurements. This gave us an approx length of conduit needed. We added a couple inches on to this measurement to ensure adequate length.
We then measured our window and added 1/2 inch to to the length and width for our window covering. Our window covering size was also dictated by the window sill that stuck out from the wall. We had to build the covering so it slid above the sill. Ideally I would have wanted the covering to hide the bottom part of the window, but we didn't want to mess with the window sill.
Step 2: Building the window cover
To start we cut our frame boards. Two for the width and two for the length. Next, we cut a channel in the frame pieces for the metal sheeting to sit.
We then connected the frame with pocket screws using our Kreg Jig. Once the frame was together we cut the metal sheet to size and placed it in the frame. We used glass glazing points to hold it in place.
To start we cut our frame boards. Two for the width and two for the length. Next, we cut a channel in the frame pieces for the metal sheeting to sit.
We then connected the frame with pocket screws using our Kreg Jig. Once the frame was together we cut the metal sheet to size and placed it in the frame. We used glass glazing points to hold it in place.
If you need more in depth instructions, here's a great tutorial on how to build cabinet doors (the correct way!) Just replace the center panel with your metal.
3: Attaching the Hanging Hardware
We took two strong ties for each end of the door, positioning them so about 2-3 inches extended above the top of the door. We used the holes in the strong ties as guides. Next we opened the pack of peg hooks - ignoring everything in the pack, except the little black plastic spacers. We placed one spacer between the ties and then bolted the ties together. The spacer acts as a roller on the metal conduit- helping ensure a smooth glide! Genius, right!? The final step of the hardware was adding some wood screws to the empty strong tie holes, for added support and we didn't want to have empty holes.
4: Hanging Conduit
After cutting the conduit to the length we used it as a guide to determine where our conduit hangers needed to go. We screwed the conduit hangers into the wall (ignore the huge hole below, we had a little booboo...) allowing enough room for the door to slide open and closed.
5: Hanging the Door
To hang the door, we inserted one side of the conduit into the conduit hanger, then slid the door over the conduit. Next, we slid the whole door down to one side so we could stick the other end of the conduit up into the other conduit hanger. Once it was in place we tightened down the conduit hangers.
After all that, it looked like this....
Here's a sneak peek of the finished bathroom and the sliding window cover in place.
Its pretty crazy awesome, right!?
It's so perfect!
I did have to adjust the scope of artwork I planned for this wall since the window cover takes up the whole space, but I love it!! (oh, gosh! I already changed the gallery wall around a bit too! I have a great GIF on my Instagram featuring that little makeover!)
I'm so glad we skipped the traditional window covering and opted for this snazzy barn door!
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