He shows what tools are needed to install a lock and then walks th.
How to install a lock on your bedroom door.
Hand thread the screws then tighten them using a screwdriver or power drill.
The primary purpose of any door lock is to keep things secure.
For extra privacy you can add a surface bolt to the interior of the room.
Learning how to lock a door without a lock comes in handy because it gives you a more versatile skill set.
Watch my 13 year old son install on this electronic keypad lock on his own.
They aren t on the doorknob so they cannot be unlocked from the outside.
However many people can t drill into a door due to agreements with landlords lack of tools or door materials and door jamb layouts that make it difficult to install a traditional lock.
These locks install on the door and slide to latch into a holder on the door frame.
Consider installing a keyed lock with a deadbolt or putting additional security measures in place.
In this video barry from bunnings warehouse demonstrates how to fit a deadlock to a door.
For this reason they are appropriate for an adult s bedroom not a child s.
Attach the interior part of the deadbolt lock by inserting the two provided long screws through the interior plate the two screw holes in the bolt and into the exterior side of the lock.
Surface bolts have a latch that slides from the door to a receptacle installed on the door frame.
Installing a door lock on a door is one of the best ways to secure a door but there are other alternative solutions.
Door knob keyed entry.
Because every boy needs one of these on his room.