Locking a French Door - DIY Home Improvement, Remodeling & Repair Forum

cibula11 · 12-19-2006, 10:17 AM

I bought a 15 lite pine french door from Home Depot. I want to put it in my bedroom. I already have an opening, but my question is regarding locking it. Is there any "best" way to do this. The door has no holes. I would have to bore them myself. I was thinking I could just put false handles on and then install a sliding lock on the inside to prevent one side from always swinging open, as we would probably just use one side due to space. Comments?

CraigFL · 12-19-2006, 11:23 AM

I put false handles on mine to operate. I also bought a system that puts a spring loaded ball into a detent that keeps them closed. It's not a lock but at least keeps them from swinging. Made by Stanley...

glennjanie · 12-19-2006, 11:48 AM

Hello Cibula:
Home Depot sells complete hardware for French doors, however, the drilling and mortising are a real pain. You have a good idea and so does Craig; I'm sure either way will be satisfactory. I'll bet they are beautiful!
Glenn

cibula11 · 12-20-2006, 09:05 AM

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll have to make a trip to HD. I'll let you all know if I run into any snags.

Daryl in Nanoose · 12-24-2006, 07:33 AM

What your looking for is a Rollo Latch system. This is what Craigfl is talking about.

12-19-2006, 10:17 AM	#1
cibula11 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 327	Locking a French Door I bought a 15 lite pine french door from Home Depot. I want to put it in my bedroom. I already have an opening, but my question is regarding locking it. Is there any "best" way to do this. The door has no holes. I would have to bore them myself. I was thinking I could just put false handles on and then install a sliding lock on the inside to prevent one side from always swinging open, as we would probably just use one side due to space. Comments?

12-24-2006, 07:33 AM	#5
Daryl in Nanoose Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nanoose Bay BC Posts: 689	What your looking for is a Rollo Latch system. This is what Craigfl is talking about. __________________ http://www.geocities.com/edimprovement/

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12-19-2006, 11:23 AM	#2
CraigFL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 387	I put false handles on mine to operate. I also bought a system that puts a spring loaded ball into a detent that keeps them closed. It's not a lock but at least keeps them from swinging. Made by Stanley...

12-19-2006, 11:48 AM	#3
glennjanie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Kentucky Posts: 2,999	Hello Cibula: Home Depot sells complete hardware for French doors, however, the drilling and mortising are a real pain. You have a good idea and so does Craig; I'm sure either way will be satisfactory. I'll bet they are beautiful! Glenn

12-20-2006, 09:05 AM	#4
cibula11 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 327	Thanks for the suggestions. I'll have to make a trip to HD. I'll let you all know if I run into any snags.