The Hardware Behind Your Door
There is more to a sliding barn door than the track itself. Depending on your chosen system and installation requirements, several components work together to ensure smooth and safe operation.
Track Systems & Hardware
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Two Main Types of Tracks
At Barn Project, we offer two main sliding door track systems: Traditional Barn Door Tracks and Slimline Tracks.
Each system uses different hardware to ensure your door operates smoothly and securely.
We've listed the components for each system alongside, with more information about each explained below.
Please see Invisible Track System for more details.
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Barn Door
Our traditional barn door track features exposed rollers and a visible rail, creating the classic barn door appearance. Hardware required:
- Barn Door Track
- Brace Bar
- Handle
- Soft Close
- Door Guide
Lock Optional
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Slimline
Our slimline track offers a more discreet, modern finish, with the sliding hardware concealed behind a painted canopy. The system sits closer to the wall, making it a great option for customers wanting a cleaner, more streamlined appearance. Hardware required:
- Slimline Track (with painted canopy)
- Handle
- Door Guide
Lock Optional
Don't want a track?
Not sure which hardware you need, or prefer a door with no visible hardware at all? Don't worry! We'll guide you through the available options, recommend the most suitable components for your installation, and discuss our Invisible Track System if you're after a seamless, minimalist finish.
Barn Door Track
Brace Bar
A brace bar provides essential support by securely fixing the barn door track to the wall studs.
As the track's mounting holes don't always align with the wall studs, fixing the track directly into plaster alone would not safely support the weight of the door. The brace bar distributes the load and provides a secure fixing point for the track.
Brace bars are painted white as standard, but can be painted to match your wall colour for a more seamless finish.
As shown in the photo, the brace bar sits directly behind the track and is barely noticeable once installed.
Barn Door Track & Slimline Track
Barn Door Handle
Our standard barn door handle is by far our most popular choice. Featuring a 300mm rounded pull handle on the front and a flush recessed handle on the back, it allows the door to slide freely without the rear handle hitting the wall.
Square Pull Handles
Alternatively, square pull handles can be fitted to both sides of the door. These are particularly convenient when using soft-close mechanisms, providing an easy grip from either side.
However, as the rear handle protrudes from the door, the door's opening position must be restricted to prevent the handle from hitting the wall. This means the door may not slide fully clear of the opening.
Please note: If you haven't specifically selected a handle style, your order will generally include our standard barn door handle. We recommend checking your quotation to confirm your selection before installation.
Barn Door Track & Slimline Track
Door Guide
The door guide is an essential component that prevents your barn door from swinging away from the wall, keeping it stable and aligned as it slides along the track.
Unlike traditional floor-mounted guides, our door guides are fixed directly to the wall or skirting board, eliminating the need to drill into your flooring.
Important – Tiled Skirting Boards
If your skirting boards are tiled, please let us know before installation. Drilling into tiles requires a specialised drill bit, which our installers don't always carry.
Notifying us in advance ensures we arrive with the correct equipment and can complete your installation without delays.
Barn Door Track Only
Extended Skirtings
Unlike hinged or cavity doors, barn doors sit approximately 30–40mm away from the wall. Although we make our doors 100–150mm wider than the opening, some light, sound and visibility may still pass through.
Extended skirtings help reduce these gaps, offering additional privacy for bathrooms, ensuites, bedrooms and theatre rooms.
Please note: Extended skirtings are optional and must be requested when ordering. They are not suitable for slimline tracks, which sit closer to the wall and can accommodate alternative skirting solutions to improve privacy and reduce light and noise.
Barn Door Track Only
Soft Close
Soft-close mechanisms allow your barn door to open and close smoothly, gently slowing the door before it reaches the end of the track.
They help prevent doors from slamming, reduce impact on the hardware and provide a quieter, more controlled operation.
Please note: Soft-close mechanisms are only available with our traditional barn door tracks and are not compatible with slimline track systems.
Barn Door Track & Slimline Track
Lock
We offer two locking options for our barn doors, which can be explained and demonstrated by our installer on the day of installation.
As barn door locks work a little differently from traditional door locks, a quick demonstration will help you understand how they operate.
Please note: Our locks can only be operated from one side of the door, either inside or outside the room, not both.
If you require a lock, please let us know when ordering your door - as it is not included as standard.