Which barn door pattern provides the most privacy?

For increased privacy, consider a <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Doors-Windows-Interior-Doors-Barn-Doors/Panel/N-5yc1vZcaziZ1z1d5rc?emt=plpfaq_2503_barndoors" style="text-decoration: underline;">solid panel barn door</a>. These doors offer a simple and elegant look, but they block any view through the door.

How do barn door kits and barn door slabs differ?

A <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Doors-Windows-Interior-Doors-Barn-Doors/Barn-Door-Kit/N-5yc1vZcaziZ1z0latr?emt=plpfaq_2503_barndoors" style="text-decoration: underline;">barn door kit</a> includes everything you need for installation, while a <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Doors-Windows-Interior-Doors-Barn-Doors/Barn-Door-Slab/N-5yc1vZcaziZ1z0laar?emt=plpfaq_2503_barndoors" style="text-decoration: underline;">barn door slab</a> is just the door itself. You'll need to purchase hardware separately for a barn door slab.

Which barn door core types are available?

We offer core types like <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Doors-Windows-Interior-Doors-Barn-Doors/Solid-MDF-Core/Handle-Set/N-5yc1vZcaziZ1z18crwZ1z1diba?emt=plpfaq_2503_barndoors" style="text-decoration: underline;">solid mdf core</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Doors-Windows-Interior-Doors-Barn-Doors/Hollow-Core/Handle-Set/N-5yc1vZcaziZ1z18cn7Z1z1diba?emt=plpfaq_2503_barndoors" style="text-decoration: underline;">hollow core</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Doors-Windows-Interior-Doors-Barn-Doors/All-Wood-Construction/Handle-Set/N-5yc1vZcaziZ1z18cq8Z1z1diba?emt=plpfaq_2503_barndoors" style="text-decoration: underline;">all wood construction</a>.

Are there any maintenance requirements for barn doors?

Barn doors are relatively low maintenance, but you should periodically clean the track and rollers to prevent them from clogging with dust or debris. You may also need to lubricate the rollers to ensure smooth operation.

Which door handings are available?

There are several door handing types to choose from, including <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Doors-Windows-Interior-Doors-Barn-Doors/Folding/Handle-Set/N-5yc1vZcaziZ1z0v3a4Z1z1diba?emt=plpfaq_2503_barndoors" style="text-decoration: underline;">folding</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Doors-Windows-Interior-Doors-Barn-Doors/Universal-Reversible/Handle-Set/N-5yc1vZcaziZ1z11b0dZ1z1diba?emt=plpfaq_2503_barndoors" style="text-decoration: underline;">universal/reversible</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Doors-Windows-Interior-Doors-Barn-Doors/Bi-Parting/Handle-Set/N-5yc1vZcaziZ1z0tnbbZ1z1diba?emt=plpfaq_2503_barndoors" style="text-decoration: underline;">bi-parting</a>.