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A Z-braced plank door with pocket-hole frame joinery and a plywood back — build to your exact opening, then hang on sliding track hardware.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top and bottom rails | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 21 1/2" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Mid rail | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 21 1/2" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Stiles (sides) | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 78" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Z-brace, long diagonal Both ends cut at 25° off square, ends parallel to each other. Mark and cut off the assembled frame, not from this number alone. | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 44 3/8" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Z-brace, short diagonals One end at 40° off square, other end at 25° off square, cut in opposite directions. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 22 1/8" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Back frame rails | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 78" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Back frame cross rail | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 23 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Plywood back panel | 1 | 1/2" × 23 1/2" × 55" | 1/2" exterior plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x6 board, 4 ft (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x12 board, 4 ft (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3 board, 8 ft (Pine) Stiles and the two angled Z-brace pieces. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x2 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1/2" exterior plywood, cut to door size Backs the frame so the door reads as a solid slab from the front. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Sliding barn door track hardware kit Buy a kit rated for your door's actual weight and width — this is what makes it a barn door rather than a hinged one. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.