$40 Ish Dollar Barn Door
I love reading articles about $10 barn doors using pallet wood or building a barn door for $40 (without hardware). But really, have you ever tried taking a pallet apart? Its time consuming and not on the top of my fun list. And let's face it, after a project you tend to throw all that scrap wood away, it takes up space. And if you are like me you tend to keep every piece, the problem with this is you can never find what you’re looking for when you need it. Then maybe you are that lucky person that super organized and has all the pieces for the project! Good for you!
But let's look at the items you need.
Sand Paper 150 Grit $14.99
Glue $9.99
Wood $110
Stain $5
Finish $9.50
Screws or nails $5
Wood filer (optional) $12.97
Painting supplies $15
Total $182.45
Cheap Hardware $100
Grand Total $282.45
So for a grand total of $282.45, you can build a barn door yourself, and yes you might be able to get the price down a little with some of the items you already have laying around. But for someone that doesn't, plan to spend around $300 for a DIY Barn Door and Hardware install.
One option to keep cost low is using MDF plywood. MDF is cheap and comes in a 4x8 sheet, it can be easily cut down and used to make a cheap barn door. Best part is, little to no sanding and easy to paint. (Painted Barn Doors ONLY)
