It is possible to have a barn door installed for much cheaper at around 400 for a vinyl barn door installed on an interior wall.
How to install a barn door on a closet.
Here is the before.
Personally i think barn style doors are perfect for a closet basement door bathroom door or even a built in bookcase.
Here is the link to build one.
Other kits give directions to install the rollers a certain number of inches from the edges of the door.
The steps below will provide you with a simple outline for outfitting a barn or interior space with a sliding door.
The national cost range for a barn door installation is 450 to 750 with most homeowners spending 600 for a 30 inch barn door installed on an interior wall of their home.
Some barn door hardware kits contain templates for locating the rollers and other items on the door and some doors have predrilled holes.
When you buy your barn doors be sure to follow any instructions given with the kit.