Install lock and key on closet pocket door?

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Old 01-24-2022, 08:32 AM
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Hoping to have one closet locked for our personal things while renters can use other closet for their stay.
I am looking to replace handle with and install a lock and key on closet pocket door? Any suggestions if have done?
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Google 'pocket door lock with key' and you will find several options, many looked like they were designed to fit original hole in the door and slot in the frame. You could remove the existing ones and compare at the local stores (Lowe's. Home Depot, Ace), Affordable Lock (441) may have suitable options also.
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//Remove the door handle, and replace with a keyed deadbolt.

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Remove the door handle, and replace with a keyed deadbolt.
Deadbolt in a sliding door ????
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I had the main closet door handle replaced with a keyed handle. Took a photo of the existing one to match color and shape, ordered it at Lowes and then Howard Hanson the locksmith installed it; 708 785-1115. It was a regular door not a pocket door, you might want to ask Hanson what to do.
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Hoping to have one closet locked for our personal things while renters can use other closet for their stay.
I am looking to replace handle with and install a lock and key on closet pocket door? Any suggestions if have done?
The Best Pocket Door Locks of 2022 - Picks from Bob Vila
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Those won’t work. The key word here is KEYED
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Remove the door handle, and replace with a keyed deadbolt.
So you lock the deadbolt and the door still slides open. Not going to work
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Hoping to have one closet locked for our personal things while renters can use other closet for their stay.
I am looking to replace handle with and install a lock and key on closet pocket door? Any suggestions if have done?
There is one available on Amazon for $95.48. It looks like it would fit the door if your’s is a round hole (not square) but there will be some drilling to do (and possible chiseling) on the jamb side.
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Affordable Lock (441/27] Fruitland Park just south of the construction area, can help you.
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Hoping to have one closet locked for our personal things while renters can use other closet for their stay.
I am looking to replace handle with and install a lock and key on closet pocket door? Any suggestions if have done?
We have locks on 2 of our pocket doors that we do not want locks on. Send a picture of yours, maybe we can swap?
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Deadbolt in a sliding door ????
The op said closet door, didn't say sliding closet door....opps, I see it now, never mind....

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That’s a great link…everything you need to know!
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Hasp and a padlock! Minimal damage to door and jam, easy to repair (unless someone forces it!)
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