What Should Know You Know Before Installing A Barn Steel Door?

Double flat steel doors with large glass grids.

Homeowners are always looking for ways to improve their house, or to upgrade the home's interior. One of the recent trends that homeowners have adopted is the use of barn doors within the house. Sounds interesting, right? These doors are a great addition to your house and can make your interior stand out.

Here are some of the ways that most homeowners are using barn steel doors:

  • Steel barn doors for open pantries.
  • Steel barn doors for bathroom doors.
  • Barn doors for home offices
  • Barn doors for storage rooms.
  • Barn doors for wardrobes are built in the bedroom.

These barn steel doors don’t require a lot of space to function properly, in fact, if you have a limited amount of space, these doors should be your top picks! Now, before you get excited and leap to get a barn door, there are a few things you should consider beforehand. Let’s explore.

Quality Hardware

Doors are usually created in wood, aluminum, iron, and steel. For barn doors, however, the most popular and reliable choice is steel. Barn steel doors are a great way to maintain privacy and enclosure for tight spaces.

While it sounds great, you can’t buy the first steel door you find; you must ensure that the barn door you are opting for is of premium quality and will give you value for your money.

Need for a Handle or Latch

Two door locks and handles attached to a glass grid steel door.

Don’t try to push or pull a barn door, understand that this kind of steel door requires a handle or a latch that will help ease the movement of the door for you.

Pick a steel door supplier that gives you the option to customize the door according to your liking. This way you can choose to install a latch or handle, and you also get to choose the kind of latch or handle you will be using.

Available Space

Even though barn doors are known for their space-saving qualities, you will still have to consider the available space. The barn steel door needs enough space on the wall and for the structural support to be strong so that the door can function to its full potential.

Instead of worrying about yourself, it's time you opt for Pinky’s Iron Doors. At Pinky's, we specialize in creating top-quality barn doors that will be the perfect fit for your house. We also have a range of options in steel and iron doors for you to choose from. For more information, give us a call, and we’ll be happy to assist you!


 

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