I used 3 wood screws to attach it and made sure i place a screw on every stud.
Installing sliding barn door hardware.
The kit comes with a handy metal measuring tool you can insert in the groove to simulate the rail.
Slide the bolt through the hole and mount the rolling hardware then drill the bottom hole.
Attach the mounting boards to the top and bottom of the doorway using drywall anchors and ensure that the mounting boards run straight along the doorway.
National hardware provides a mounting template you can use it to locate your holes for the rolling hardware.
This tutorial is meant for diyers building a door from scratch.
Once located drill pilot holes with a 1 8 drill bit in the top bolt location then drill with a 7 16 drill.
Measure and cut two lengths of mounting board for each barn door.
For double doors locate the studs on both sides of the door opening.
Use the stud finder to locate and mark the studs above the door.
Place the strap on the face of the door with the wheel side facing towards the back.
Using a stud finder and a level hang the mounting board on the wall studs.
The door must be no thicker than 1 3 4.
The boards should be as long as the doors and about 1 inch or 4 cm wider than the track.
Installing the door hardware is easier so start there.