Door Lock Suggestion for my room?

Question

In my house i have a room in which i would like to add some privacy in.

I would like to be able to lock the door from the inside and from the outside using a key. or vice versa

Would you recommend buying a dead bolt or an entry way type of lock or what..

PLEASE GIVE SUGGESTIONS!!!!!

Answer 1

buy an entry lock, that all you need they usually cost about eight dollars.

Answer 2

You can get a deadbolt which goes inside the door, and which requires a key from both sides. You may need to have it installed by a locksmith, as it involves working with the inside of the door.

Just so you know, many interior house doors are not very strong, and a good solid kick will break down the door, leaving the lock in place. Also, most interior door jambs are also not designed for a heavy duty deadbolt, and will shatter if the door is kicked. You will want to have both upgraded so your deadbolt actually works well, because a deadbolt is useless if the wood around it can simply be kicked out of the way.

We had someone break the doorjamb while kicking into our house in an apartment we rented when we were first married. We had a deadbolt that locked from the outside only, and had a latch inside, and they simply blew the door frame away when they kicked it. Years later, while having a locksmith cut a new key for the shell of my truck, I asked him what the most secure type of lock is for a door. He told me there are special bolts which basically have a steel rod which goes up and down the entire length of the door. The bolts lock into the top and bottom of the doorway, so usually at least the bottom one is going into strong flooring material. The steel bar that controls the locks gives added strength to the door, as well, so they are almost impossible for a person to simply kick in. If you are worried about burglars or other bad people having access to the room, that's probably your safest bet. If you just want to keep family members and visitors out, a normal deadbolt should do the trick, as long as you beef up the door and door frame.

**EDIT**

I just remembered something else. Deadbolts which require keys on both sides are not highly recommended for residential use, because in the event of an emergency, you need a key to get out. If you want privacy in the room, that's fine, but I wouldn't advise it if you sleep in there. In the event of a fire or some similar catastrophe, you might be disoriented and unable to unlock the door to get yourself out.

Answer 3

Could you get the kind of dead bolt lock that uses a key from the outside, but has the little knob on the inside to open quickly in an emergency. (The lock can be locked or unlocked from either side, but you only need the key if you're on the outside. These are not very expensive and I think will fit in the same hole as a regular "Quickset" type doorknob set. So, if you have that kind of lock you just replace the doorknob assembly with the new lock in the same hole. You could also get a lock set where the key hole is in a regular doorknob and the inside knob has the little turning thing that locks/unlocks so you can get out fast if there is a problem

Answer 4

I am a landlord and if you want real security use a dead bold. I say this because I have locked myself out a number of times and all you need to open a knob lock is a pipe wrench (takes 2 seconds). To open a dead bolt you need to know how to pick a lock (most people aren't competent) or knock the door down.

Winner = DEAD BOLT

Good Luck!

Answer 5

It will depend upon how competent you are with tools but a double cylinder night latch is sufficient, and is easier to fit then others. I am curious about why you would want to lock yourself in a room, and have to use a key to get out.

Here is a good site that shows many different types of locks that are available.
OR visit your local hardware store or locksmith shop and have a chat and let them sort out what you need and can install yourself.

Answer 6

Deadbolt on a bedroom door? Absolutely not! In the event of a late-night fire anywhere in your house, you will lose valuable time getting out.

Someone may be able to kick your door in, but it will be nearly impossible for you to "pull" your door off the hinges in the event of an emergency.

"Locks only keep honest people out"....in other words, no lock is going to protect your valuables if someone wants them badly enough. Instead, talk to your parents about teaching other siblings about one's rights to privacy.

Answer 7

Installing a deadbolt to an interior door is not only a bad idea but is against building codes. You can do whatever you want to your house, just keep in mind, if you ever intend to sell, the deadbolt will have to be removed.

Answer 8

A simple deadbolt (acessable from both sides) will do the trick. About $25 - $30.

Answer 9

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