Are you looking for easy-to-install barn door handles that give your sliding doors sophistication and style? These handle sets include all of the hardware you’ll need, plus they only cost about $20.
4 Reasons I Like These $20 Door Pulls Best:
Besides their simple assembly and budget-friendly price, I like these slider handles for a number of reasons. First of all, they match virtually any style of door panel.
For instance, the matte black works well on rustic, vintage, farmhouse or antique looking doors. In fact, it looks like wrought iron. Plus, they have a straight-line modern appeal for using on contemporary or glass doors.
Note: You can purchase these pulls in different finishes and lengths, as well a as square or round shape. In addition, you can purchase a set that includes a matching latch.
On the other hand, the stainless steel finish has a more clean, commercial or industrial look. It also makes glass or modern-style sliders appear very expensive-looking and elegant.
Second, you can use these sturdy, elongated barn door pulls on bedroom, bathroom, pantry or closet doors. Plus, they work on gates, garages and sheds too. Talk about versatile!
Third, the large, yet slim design of these pulls allows for a good grip on the door without protruding too much. Manny of us switch from swing-open doors to sliders to save on space, and these door handles also help with that.
Fourth, the flat backplate has a recessed look, yet you don’t have to carve out a hole in your door. In other words, you get a more expensive-looking built-in look without having to do the carpentry work. =)
Note: This pull set essentially gives you handles on both sides without having extra pull bars sticking out where you don’t want them. Plus, it saves you money.
How to Install Barn Door Handles:
Installation: To start, measure and drill 2 holes in your door panel where you want the door handle to go. Then, screw the backside to the frontside using the included screws and wrench. This DIY project can’t get much easier. =)
Where to Place Barn Door Handles: Standard handle mounting heights range between 34 inches and 48 inches from the floor. Therefore, pick the height that feels most comfortable to you.
Pull Bar Outside: The handle bar is designed to be installed on the exterior side of the door, whereas the flat edge pull goes on the interior. You can slide the panel from both sides, however, the flat backplate enables the door to slide fully open.
Note: You can install the handle on either the right or left side of the panel. In addition, you can use this handle on wood, glass or aluminum door panels.
Specs for Barn Door Pulls:
- Dimensions: 10″ Long x 2.8″ Wide x 4″ Deep
- For Door Panels 3/4″-1 3/4″ Thick
- Weight: Approximately 2.5 lbs
- Material: Iron or Steel (depending on color)
- Interior or Exterior Use
- 2 Color Options: Matte Black or Stainless Steel
- 2 Shapes: Round or Square
- Package includes: finger pull, pull handle, necessary hardware and wrench
- Brand: SmartStandard
- Get the Door Hardware Kit Here
Note: You can use this handle set on doors thicker than 1 3/4″. However, you will need to purchase longer screws.
Decorative Sliding Barn Door Handles:
In addition the the pulls shown above, you can choose from a variety of fancy, hammered, old fashioned and decorative pulls. These include unique heavy duty cast iron, hand forged and bronze as well as sleek satin or brushed nickel designs.
Some people may argue “Do barn doors need handles?” I would respond that you can do anything you want because it’s your door. However, for the cheap price of a $20, why go handle-less, right?
