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Long used on barns because of their practicality, sliding barn doors have been modernized by the design community and are found in the most up-to-date spaces including lofts, condos, hotels and offices. Sliding barn doors are a unique and effective way to divide large rooms, maximize space and create visual impact.

Design Ideas

1. For a modern, urban look, hang a sliding barn door with an exposed stainless steel track and rollers. German manufacturer MWE offers a wide spectrum of high-end, commercial-grade sliding door hardware.

2. For a classic aesthetic, conceal the track with a valance that matches the other millwork in the project. For jobs with 40 or more sliding barn doors, TruStile can source the hardware and valance (starting at $100 list).

3. Use one of TruStiles 40 unique architectural glass or resin inserts to add that factor to your sliding barn door. Consider a laminated glass pattern for applications that require privacy.

4. For spacious openings, use a pair of sliding doors so you can close off one room from another.

Especially popular for hospitality design, the popularity of the sliding barn door is driven as much by space constraints as it is by an interest in the unconventional. Due to the typical size and placement of bathrooms in hotel guest rooms, swinging doors often create wasted space and awkward openings. Like pocket doors, sliding barn doors eliminate the extra space required for a swinging door, while providing the added benefit of an eye-catching design element. Most any opening can be converted into a sliding barn door, making this door style as popular for renovations as it is for new construction.

Sliding barn doors are not just for small spaces. True to their historic namesake, these doors work well in large, open spaces and can be used to enhance a rooms functionality and character. Whether you require a spacious, open room or the cozy privacy of a closed-off suite, TruStiles barn doors provide the design flexibility to effortlessly customize your homes floor plan.

For more information about sliding barn doors, contact us directly.

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Architectural Builders Supply
102 Main St.
Suite 200
Park Ridge, IL. 60068

847-692-5000 (Main Line)
847-692-5002 (Fax)

877-631-9411(toll free)

rhoward@absupply.net

Here are the 3 - most common items used for this application of hidden doors or bookcases used as doors or cabinets that swing:

absupply.net/abh-0370-center-hung-pivot-set-5675.aspx

absupply.net/rixson-117-34-pivot-set-9920.aspx

absupply.net/rixson-h117-34-pivot-set-9919.aspx

Weight capacity is what defines these.

Also see this interesting links:

www.garymkatz.com/ChartsDrawings/pivot_bookcase.html

absupply.net/ext/pivots_main.pdf

absupply.net/pivots_new.aspx?CategoryID=105#

I am familiar with these items and have personally machined doors for these, installed and field repair them.

Call if you would like to discuss.

Architectural Builders Supply
102 Main St.
Suite 200
Park Ridge, IL. 60068

847-692-5000 (Main Line)
847-692-5002 (Fax)

877-631-9411(toll free)

rhoward@absupply.net

ABSupply.net is happy to announce the addition of JL Industries Stainless Steel Access Panels to our extensive line of products.

Due to fluctuations in metal prices, we are unable to post prices online, but we encourage anybody who is interested in the panels to call us at 847-692-5000 for pricing.

Custom sizes are available. Call for information.

Click here to view the in stock sizes of panels.

Our ARCHITECTURAL SOLID CORE wood doors are built to the highest quality standards as defined by AWI section #1300. This door can be special ordered in all domestic and exotic species of wood. Birch, Oak, Maple, Mahogany, Walnut and Cherry can be ordered directly at www.absupply.net. This door meets or exceeds all architectural specifications for construction and quality standards. These doors feature a fully bonded core. This means the stiles and rails are securely attached to the core with adhesives and then are abrasively planed before veneering. This step works to ensure minimal telegraphing of core parts through veneers. These doors are used in commercial, institutional and residential applications. Factory prefinishing, fully compliant with AWI standards, is available on special order. If your machining requirements exceed those listed above, please click on our “machining sheet” link to help complete your order and contact us directly to the place your order. 1 3/8″, 2”, 2 1/4 ” and other thicknesses available on special order. Dutch doors, wicket doors and lead lined doors can also be special ordered

	TOP and BOTTOM HORIZONTAL EDGE
	1 1/8″ minimum solid wood or structural composite lumber, one piece or laminated
	VERTICAL EDGE
	1″ minimum solid, laminated or veneered wood. Backer or inner ply may be structural or composite lumber or LVL
	CORE
	Honeycomb fully expanded to edges
	CORE/EDGE INTERFACE
	Stiles & rails securely bonded to core, then entire unit abrasively planed before veneering
	BACK VENEER
	CROSSBAND
	Edge glued or one piece cross band
	VENEER FACE
	Selected hardwoods minimum 1/50″, high pressure laminate or medium density overlay. High pressure decorative laminate 0.050″ with crossband or 0.125″
	VENEER MATCH
	Book, slip or random; Centered, balanced or running; Pair and set match
	LIGHTS, LOUVERS and MOULDING
	Same species lumber, or vennered or metal vision frames
	TRANSOMS
	Bottom horizontal edge runs full width. Matching species lumber or vennered
	FIELD TRIM
	Width = Max. 1/2″ when taken equally from both stiles
	Height = Max. 3/4″ when taken equally from both rails

Cutting Graphic		Cutting Explained
		ROTARY CUT The log is mounted centrally in the lathe and turned against a razor sharp blade, like unwinding a roll of paper. Since this cut follows the log’s annual growth ring, a bold variegated grain marking is produced. Rotary cut veneer is exceptionally wide. To put it simply, this is the way you peel an apple
		PLAIN SLICING The log, or flitch, is mounted with the heart side flat against the flitch table of the slicer and the slicing is done parallel to a line through the center of the log. This produces a variegated figure. To put it simply this is the way meat is sliced at the deli
		QUATER SLICING The quarter log, or flitch, is mounted on the flitch table so that the growth rings of the log strike the knife at approximately right angles, producing a series of stripes, straight in some wood, varied on others
		RIFT CUT Cut veneer is produced in the various species of Oak. Oak has medullary ray cells which radiate from the center of the log like curved spokes of a wheel. The rift or comb grain effect is obtained by cutting at an angle of 15 degree of the quarter