I was happy to find a good quality Barn Door system for such a great price. There are a lot of reviews here, but I'd like to take my review time to talk mostly about safety. The door I hung was about 80 pounds with the hardware installed, so no way I want it to derail!
First, the door stops are good, but as you follow the instructions, the stop on the short side of the rail relies completely in the stop to stay the door on track. The two set screws are good, but for safety I'd suggest you put a screw right into the track, close to the end, to ensure the stop cannot work loose and let the door slide off the track.
Second, the Rubber Ends in the kit, I believe, are intended to keep the rollers from lifting off the track. Not clear in the instructions, but in my case one of the stops was not thick enough to prevent the roller from popping off. I inserted a 3/8 inch washer under the stop, and now if I lift up on either side of the door, the roller won't lift off the track. Test your door! Lift up and make sure the the Rubber End keeps in from lifting off the track.
Third, the saw kerf Floor Glide provided is hard to install and isn't very secure unless installed perfectly. I'd suggest buying one of the roller style of door bottoms from Amazon. Looks better and keeps the door well secured "in and out" wise for safety and it is much easier to install. Cutting a kerf in the bottom of a door isn't that easy.
Last, install a sturdy header board. Unlikely the holes in the track are going to align with your studs, and you need studs for a heavy door. Even a lighter door creates a lot of dynamic load. So, use at least a 1x6 header screwed into the studs, and then lag your track into that header to make sure the door doesn't find it's way onto your head someday.
This is a very nicely made, sturdy unit, but take a bit of extra care for safety.
| Manufacturer | SMARTSTANDARD |
|---|---|
| Part Number | CA_SDH0080ISHAPE01BK |
| Item Weight | 17.81 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 51.18 x 4.72 x 3.15 inches |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 8 Feet |
| Color | Black |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
