Installation Guide | Barn Doors

Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure a smooth installation process. Use the Table of Contents below to jump directly to the section you need. Instructions must be followed for a valid warranty.

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1. Receiving

  1. Inspect your door immediately after delivery.
  2. Report any damage to Pinky’s Iron Doors Customer Service within 3 days.
  3. Keep all original packaging for potential returns.
⚠️ Do not install if damage is found. Once installed, doors cannot be returned.

2. Storage & Handling

  1. Handle doors with at least 2 people.
  2. Store in a dry, covered area with fabric padding.
  3. Remove packaging immediately; do not store with shipping materials.
  4. Keep doors dry and wipe away moisture promptly.
  5. Never leave doors uncovered on an active job site before installation.
✂️ Use scissors (not blades) when unpacking to avoid scratches.
Storage & Handling: Learn how to properly store your doors before installation.

3. Rough Opening Requirements

  1. Ensure you have approximately 10 inches of extra vertical space above the rough opening. This extra space accommodates:
    • The top track
    • The bottom clearance
  2. Ensure you have 1" to 2" to the total width on each side to ensure the door can slide without binding.
  3. Ensure the opening is plumb, level, and square on every side.
  4. Header must be sufficient to the size of the door to accommodate the weight.
  5. If you’re installing over finished flooring, account for floor height differences.

4. Frame Installation

Before you start installing your door frame, make sure your rough opening is plumb, level, and square. Use plastic shims at the leveling points.

⚠️ Important:
  • Use only a 12-inch level when installing. Laser levels and long levels are not sufficient.
  • Always use plastic shims; wood shims compress over time.
  • If using spray foam, it must be low-expanding and applied by a professional.
âś… Match door and frame using the same serial number to avoid alignment issues.
Serial Number Example
Serial Number Example — verify the serial on both door and frame match before installation.
Shim Example
Shim Example — place plastic shims at the indicated leveling points from both sides.
Leveling Example
Leveling Example — always use a calibrated 12-inch level to confirm plumb and level.
Frame Installation: Step-by-step guidance on leveling and securing a barn door frame.

    Installing a Barn Door Lineart

    Identify the frame mount points and fastener locations.

    Installing a Barn Door Lineart

    Parts included. 

    Installing a Barn Door Lineart 2

    Barn door track must be installed into a sufficient header to hold the weight.

    Installing a Barn Door Lineart 3

    Level the track and install the screws to the wall using the provided screws and spacers.

     

    5. Door Panel Installation

    Installing a Barn Door Lineart 4
     lift panel to align rollers with track.
    Installing a Barn Door Lineart 5
    Lowering the panel into the track — controlled and steady movement recommended.
    Installing a Barn Door Lineart 6
    Confirm panel glides smoothly; Install the floor guides at the bottom.
    Installing a Barn Door Lineart 7
    Verify side clearances 
    Installing a Barn Door Lineart 8
    Install track stoppers using the provided Allen tool.

    6. Care & Maintenance

    1. Vacuum dust/debris after installation.
    2. Protect doors with blue vinyl painter’s tape only.
    3. After construction, remove tape and apply PINKYS Spray.
    ⚠️ Important:
    • Only blue vinyl painter’s tape on doors/frames.
    • Replace tape regularly if exposed to sunlight.
    • If duct tape needed, apply blue painter’s tape first.
    âś… Regular maintenance keeps doors functioning perfectly. Clean monthly, lubricate hinges yearly.
    Care & Maintenance: Removing residue left from stickers on glass surfaces.

    7. Troubleshooting

    1. Our doors are designed with real, solid metal craftsmanship. Because we apply high heat during welding, the metal shifts slightly during the cooling process and contracts, which means you might notice tiny subtle variations rather than straight lines. This is normal and part of the handcrafting character of our doors. We could force perfect straightness but it would require lots of filler and would compromise the honest metal design. So when you see slight, gentle curvature or variation, rest assured it’s intentional and built into the process.

    2. Do not use a level or straight edge on the hinge to check door alignment. The hinge is not a measuring point for our doors. Hinges act as pivot points and are not designed to be perfectly straight. Because of this, placing a level or straight edge on the hinge will always give a false reading. To confirm proper alignment, check the frame is level using a 12 inch level and has the correct clearance gaps around the frame. Adjust shims as needed. 

    3. If the door rubs, or locks do not align, check frame leveling with a 12-inch level, shim points, and clearance gaps (1 inch). Adjust hardware and shims as needed.

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