Do you want to install a barn door – but have a tall doorway opening or a low ceiling? Here’s how to hang a sliding barn door from the ceiling with simple DIY kits.
These ceiling mount door hardware kits work very much like the wall-mounted type. However, they allow you to hang a door very close to the ceiling. This gives you a lot more flexibility when it comes to installing in non-standard doorways, small doors or where you can’t install the track on the wall.
Option #1: Low Ceiling Barn Door Hardware
As you can see below, this track system enables doors to be installed almost flush with the ceiling. Therefore, you can use a standard-sized door with low clearance/low profile (or doorway without a header).
In addition, you can hang a taller door where you have a standard-height ceiling. This can be a nice option if you want to make your ceilings appear taller or simply make the doorway look more “grand”.
Rather than having the rollers above the door, like regular wall-mounted tracks, these rollers screw directly into the door panel. Thus, you can hang the door higher, virtually flush with the ceiling.
Note: You can get this track kit in several different lengths, varying from 5 feet long up to 16 feet long. So, you can use this system with double sliding barn doors as well.
The brushed stainless steel finished looks good with both rustic and modern door panels. Plus, the lighter finish (vs dark black) makes the hardware less distracting from the door.
Note: The hardware can accommodate doors from 1 3/8″- 1 3/4″ thick and up to 180 pounds each. Need a door? Get sliding barn door panels here. These K-style panels com unfinished, so you can paint or stain them however you like.
Option #2: “Box Style” Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Mount Kit
This door-hanging kit doesn’t provide the flush mount installation like the package above. However, the “box” design keeps the track concealed for a clean, minimal look. (The gap between the top of the door and ceiling measures less than 4″).
This track comes in different lengths from 5 feet to 8 feet long, so it can conveniently fit different door and doorway sizes. You can also use this system for indoor and outdoor installations because the enclosed design protects the rollers and other hardware from weather.
The hardware can accommodate doors between 1 1/2″- 2″ thick and up to 300 lbs.
Note: The company also makes a 5′-8′ ceiling mount bypass kit that you can use for closets. Have a wider doorway? Check out this
5-16 foot bypass barn door hardware kit.
Option #3: How to Hang Sliding Glass Doors from the Ceiling
Yes, you can also get a ceiling mount hardware kit for interior sliding glass doors. This system is designed for use with 1/2″ tempered glass panels with holes so you can attach the rollers.
1. Confirm that the weight and size of the barn door can safely hang from the ceiling.
2. Assess the structural integrity of the ceiling to determine if it can support the weight of the door.
3. Choose a suitable hanging mechanism, such as a track or rail system, that is compatible with both the barn door and ceiling structure.
4. Install any necessary reinforcement or additional support in the ceiling if required.
5. Take proper measurements for accurate installation and alignment of the hanging mechanism.
6. Use appropriate hardware, such as screws or bolts, to securely attach the track to both the barn door and ceiling.
7. Test and adjust for smooth operation of the sliding motion before finalizing installation.
Glass doors can create a modern divider and minimize noise while still allowing light through. For example, an office space or a separator between a kitchen and dining room or living room. Used frosted glass for privacy, like a door for a master bathroom.