What type of lock can I put on a bedroom or closet door in a roommate situation, without much damage?

Question

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.

Answer 1

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_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0332074477.1174406216@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccceaddkhgkmflmcgelceffdfgidgnj.0&CNTTYPE=PROD_META&CNTKEY=misc/searchResults.jsp&MID=9876&N=2984+4078&pos=n20
(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=productDetail&productId=202347-382-462DCCSEN&lpage=none

Answer 2

Locks For Closet Doors

Answer 3

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What type of lock can I put on a bedroom or closet door in a roommate situation, without much damage?
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...

Answer 4

If you feel you need to lock your door when you're away, get a good lock that requires a key, and can't be sprung with a credit card or a nail. Ask for advice at the hardware store. If it were just small items, I'd be advising you to get a lockable cabinet, but your roommate seems to want to borrow anything and everything. Don't worry too much about offending her. She's got a real thick skin!

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

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.

Answer 7

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.

Answer 8

Get two round hooks screwed to the doors and use small pad locks.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

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....
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