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Bedroom door lock

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 2.57 PM

I have a bedroom door which I want to lock occasionally. Is it possible to fit such a lock on a hollow door?

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2 Answers

Craig Vaughan Carpentry

Rating: 5 out of 5
Cardiff
Yes. All hollow doors will have whats called a 'lock block' situated in the centre of the door on one edge. This is there for latches/locks/handles to be solidly fixed to. The measurement of this lock block varies on all doors but you will be able to locate where it starts and ends by gently tapping the edge of the door with your knuckles. Usually this block is located roughly 750mm up from the bottom of the door and is about 300mm long. This is the area where you should fix your lock to achieve a sturdy fix. Please see the below link which has a diagram towards the bottom which may help you understand the above better... http://bit.ly/1eCTcV0
Answered22 June 2015
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Secure Carpentry

Rating: 5 out of 5
Swansea
Hello, Yes it is possible , there normally is a lock block inside hollow doors, indicated on top of the door which side the lock block is . Typically 360mm long roughly starting 850mm up from bottom of door . Assuming your doors are hung correctly you can just enlarge the mortice you have now for your latch and fit anther lock . That is if you want to fit a mortice lock? Hope this is helpful any more help just Ask
Answered22 June 2015
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