How to choose the right hardware for your barn door

If you’re new to barn doors, it can be hard to know what barn door hardware to choose. What are the essentials for the function and safety of your door? This guide to selecting the right hardware will explain when and why you need various barn door accessories and parts. We will break it down into the most common pieces of barn door hardware, giving you the lowdown on each item so you can easily decide what you need to buy.

Common parts you’ll need for your barn door

There are lots of different items that can make life easier when installing and using a barn door in your home. Little details, such as a soft door closer or a floor guide, can make a big difference to the smooth operation of your door. But it helps to know what these things are and what they do. See below for all the details.

Tracks

Hardware name: Barn door tracks kit

What is it? 

Your barn door tracks kit will have all the components needed to hang your barn doors from above the door opening. It includes a track, rollers, door guides, standoffs, jump blocks, hangers and stops.

What is it for?

It is the anchor point for your barn door and provides a track on which it will slide. 

When should you use them?

Whenever you want to install a barn door, you will need this hardware kit, whether just one door or two.

Finishes available: 

• Antique brass
• Brushed brass
• Matte black
• Matte white
• Satin nickel
• Stainless steel

Hardware name: Barn door track joiner

What is it? 

A barn door track joiner does exactly what it says. It’s a small piece of barn door hardware that connects two tracks together to form a longer track. 

What is it for?

It works to join two barn door tracks together. 

When should you use them?

Barn door track joints are useful when you want to extend a track for wider doors or to install two barn doors over one entrance. 

Finishes available: 

• Brushed brass
• Matte black
• Matte white
• Stainless steel

Handles

Hardware name: Barn door handles

What is it?

A recessed or raised device to install on your barn door for easy grip. 

What is it for?

To grasp your barn door and pull it closed or open. Also used for decorative effects. 

When should you use them?

If you want to add a quaint rustic or modern flair to your barn door, handles are a great option. They are also convenient, helping you to open and shut your door.

Finishes available:

• Brass
• Matte black
• Matte white
• Stainless steel

Soft door closer

Hardware name: Barn door soft closer

What is it? 

Your barn door soft closer is a device added to your barn door track. It can be used on all rectangular tracks and is easy to install.

What is it for?

It stops barn doors from slamming to protect your fingers and avoid damaging the door or track. It will also make your barn door quieter.

When should you use them?

When you want to make sure that your door doesn’t slam loudly or inflict damage. 

Finishes available: 

• Matte black

Latches

Hardware name: Barn door latch

What is it? 

A barn door latch is a device affixed to the inside of your barn door. 

What is it for?

It creates privacy within a room by allowing you to lock a barn door from the inside. 

When should you use them?

If your barn door is being used at the entrance of a bedroom or bathroom, you may want the extra privacy provided by a barn door latch. 

Finishes available: 

• Matte black
• Stainless steel

Floor guide

Hardware name: Barn door floor guide

What is it? 

A small piece of hardware that is fitted to the wall and is a good match for doors with thicknesses between 35-45mm.

What is it for?

A barn door floor guide makes your doors more stable when in operation. It stops the door from swinging in and out from the wall, avoiding scratched surfaces.

When should you use them?

Anytime you want to prevent your walls from being scratched or when you want to ensure your door stays perfectly aligned.

Finishes available: 

• Brushed brass
• Matte black
• Matte white
• Stainless steel

Get all your barn door accessories from Rolltrak

Now that you know all about barn door hardware, you can get started on your new door installation. At Rolltrak, we have a great selection of hardware to finesse your barn door installation. All our hardware comes with the relevant fixings, which are easy to install.

See our full range of barn door hardware online or visit your local Bunnings Warehouse.