​A Look at BarnCraft Iron Plank Barn Doors - Horizontal or Vertical Iron Plank Barn Door

​A Look at BarnCraft Iron Plank Barn Doors - Horizontal or Vertical Iron Plank Barn Door

Jan 15th 2019

The BarnCraft Iron Plank Barn Doors feature solid Knotty Alder wood in two textures: Rustic Knotty Alder with distinctive closed pore graining and natural wormholes, pits, and crack patterns; and the Barnwood Knotty Alder with enhanced distressed marking for a true weathered barn wood look.

These doors are offered fully assembled with either horizontal or vertical planks, depending on your preference. Both feature real tongue-and-groove solid Knotty Alder planks with a black wrought-iron steel border and a vintage industrial look. You may choose from multiple stain and paint options and a range of sizes. For double door installation, get two doors and create a special look in any larger area of your home.

Our BarnCraft Iron Plank doors make a strong statement in any space. With a barn door, you can make your room pop with instant style and color, save energy, create a new room or nook, and enjoy greater value in your home. Whichever door you choose, you’ll love the many paint and stain options as well as the versatility in the multiple sizes we offer. If you choose to paint or finish the door yourself, see below for step-by-step instructions.

Finishing Guidelines


Going the DIY route to finishing your BarnCraft Iron Plank Barn Doors? We have everything you need to guide you along the way. First, we suggest you choose a quality wood stain such as Minwax, Behr, Sherwin Williams, or Cabot.

At the BarnDoorz factory, we use water-based stains, but you can use water, oil, or solvent-based stains based on your preference. When painting your door, we suggest using a primer coat and a compatible finish coat. For best results, sand all surfaces between coats of primer and finish.

Be sure to confirm that the top, bottom and side edges of the door are finished correctly. Before installing your new barn door, allow 24-48 hours for the door to adapt to your area’s general humidity and temperature. Inspect your door thoroughly before installing. If you notice a problem, notify BarnDoorz for further instructions. Prior to finishing, follow the Storage & Handling guidelines below.

Storage and Handling

●Before installing your new barn door, allow 24-48 hours for the door to adapt to your area’s general humidity and temperature.

●Always store doors flat in a clean, dry, well-ventilated room. Protect them from dirt, water and if stored for long periods of time, seal with a high-quality sealer or primer.

●Do not expose doors to abnormal heat, direct sunlight, direct moisture, extreme dryness or humidity.

●Deliver doors to your building site after plaster and cement are completely dry and avoid exposure to air-conditioned or heated environments prior to finishing.

●If stored on the job site and to avoid moisture absorption, be sure to seal all ends and edges with a wood sealer.

●To prevent oils and dirt from penetrating the wood grains, always handle doors with clean or gloved hands.

●Always lift and carry (do not drag) doors to prevent damage to the surface.


Still have questions? We can help. Contact us to discuss how you can use custom barn doors in your space today.