Else you are planning for an ugly scene.
Soundproofing sliding barn doors.
You can buy what s called a soundproof foam corner block amazon link.
Attaching acoustic panels to your barn doors is another effective option.
Fiberglass panels and foam panels.
Soundproofing barn door using this method is a bit of a risk.
Weatherstrip the door as you can see weatherstripping the door is very important since it s something you have to do for every door you want to soundproof in general no matter what kind of door it is.
However the down side to this option is the price.
Therefore investing in a solid core wood door can definitely help.
If you have a sliding barn door that looks like the one in the picture below then you will probably need a bit more than a small weather strip to stop the noise.
A door sweep and weatherstripping tape can be used to cover gaps.
Make sure the doors are made from solid wood meaning a solid and not a hollow core.
Sliding barn doors are the easiest sliding doors to soundproof in my opinion which means that you have plenty of options to do this.
To soundproof a sliding barn door make sure there are no gaps or cracks that noise can travel through.
There are two types of acoustic panels.
Foam panels are superb for reducing the amount of echo while fiberglass panels are much more efficient at blocking noise.
During installation the plywood or mdf panel you intend to use should be cut to the precise measurements of the door.