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What Type Of Lock Can I Put On A Bedroom Or Closet Door In A Roommate Situation, Without Much Damage?
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Is there something I can use which does not require a lot of hole drilling? I really don’t need the lock for optimum security, just enough to keep nosey roommates at bay. They wouldn’t go so far as to bypass a lock. Most likely I’ll just use it for the closet doors where I’ll keep personal papers etc. The lock will be for folding closet doors that open out, or a regular closet door that you pushes close with a turn knob. Thanks.
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8 Comments for What Type Of Lock Can I Put On A Bedroom Or Closet Door In A Roommate Situation, Without Much Damage?
Ori | December 6, 2009 at 4:34 pm
slk2000_ | December 6, 2009 at 4:48 pm
On regular swinging doors, simply replace the passage set with an entry set. You can buy inexpensive ones for under $20, and they install in minutes. Be sure and save the passage set. You can reinstall it, when you move out. In case you’re unfamiliar with the terms, a passage set is the door knob assembly that has no key or push button lock. An entry set is keyed on one side, with a release button on the other. They are easily swapped out. Locks can be put onto bi-fold doors, but you will need to drill a hole in the door jamb. You could put a cylinder lock up high, and drill into the underside of the top cross member of the jamb. This wouldn’t be very noticeable… You could patch and paint upon moving.
Leo L | December 6, 2009 at 4:54 pm
i would think it would be easier putting a new lock in for the bedroom door rather then trying to put locks on closet doors.
Or if your just worried about personal papers, just buy a standard fire retardant lock box and put them in there or a locking file cabinet.
tony | December 6, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Get two round hooks screwed to the doors and use small pad locks.
Shemit | December 6, 2009 at 6:33 pm
I would change the doorknobs with a key entry that way your privacy is safe,and you would have complete mind of your things not being tampered with….
Have a Blessed day………….JBW
jbw_7 | December 6, 2009 at 6:45 pm
Buy a “hasp and staple”, and padlock. 6 small screw holes and jobs done, easy.
grasshop | December 6, 2009 at 7:05 pm
I would just put a lock on your bedroom door. Make it easy on yourself. Are you allowed to change the knob? No drilling, easy to install and you get TWO keys.
Madrider | December 6, 2009 at 7:46 pm
the normal know one is obviously an easy fix….sold at any hardware store…
the bi folds however become more interesting…..you may try a slide lock…lick the one you see on display cases…off the top of my head that is the only one that may fit your particular application………..good luck
If it’s a turn knob closet i would suggest just replacing the knob. You can buy a door handle with key at home depot/lowes for less than $10 (since we’re not talking high security) and just replace the old handle yourself. No drilling holes here because you can always put the old handle back when you leave. http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_…
(lock in link is actually $13, but in store there are always sales)
For folding doors, I’d suggest a simple latch like you see on a gate, with a pad lock. You’d have to drill small holes to install, but nothing that can’t be filled and painted over.http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pr…