Would this lock be a good choice for an interior door? I want to use it on the basement door so my kids can't go down but my mom can get out.
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I believe it would work fine. I do not think there is anything special about the standard lock hole and sizing on an outside door compared to an inside door. I know have added outside door locks to inside doors before (of different styles), this should be no different.
1329324
I have not used it as such but I have installed several of these units and it should work flawlessly on an interior door just as it does on entry doors.
1329325
I think so. I have one on an interior door to keep people out but adults have access. I would say yes.
1329326
Yes, but make sure the door is wide enough. The problem we had with another model was that the door was too thin and we had to use makeshift spacers for the door hardware to work properly.
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I think it would be fine inside, it is not too big and you can set it so that she could leave the basement and when it closes behind her it is locked. It is a bit big phyiscally for an interior door (8x5 inches) but it is styled nice and if it is not a particulally visable spot it would be great
1924112
Hi Brian, I installed the lock on my cabinet but I never use it. I am not sure if it leaves a hole or not.
287437
Probably not your first line of defense. We have it on our doors so that our small child can't get out when sleep walking, and it works perfectly for that. There have been mornings that I've forgotten it was latched and given the door a strong tug and it was fine - but if someone wanted to break in I think they could use enough force to do so.
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There's no lock but there is a removable solid plastic panel for the inside of the door. With the panel in place nothing can go through. It is not removable from the outside as far as I can tell.
1486840
I have used it for my truck key which is a larger key with a plastic on it, and it fits inside. I've had mine for years and I use it whenever I go out on the water or hiking. I just lock the key in the lock and stick it under. It's so much easier to lock up the key and go.
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Phil,This lock has done excellent for us, we also use it on an outside service door and here in Indiana it has been a bad winter with lots of snow and ice. The lock has functioned flawlessly through it all.
1465949
This one is mostly for bathrooms. You can lock from inside and the opposite side has just a small hole for an emergency key entry incase it's needed
690512
My opinion (based on substantial security planning experience) is that it would slow down someone trying to force the door but would not stop a forced entry. The part of the doorstop in contact with the floor is only rubber or plastic and would not last long against forced entry. And of course you would have to install it on the inside of the door -opposite from a normal installation
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There is no manual way to lock it from the inside, Yes there is a "Passage Mode" that can be used very easily, I live in northern VT where the elements do now alow my to use these locks on exterior doors. They work fantastic on interior doors and would highly recommend them.
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It certainly isn't designed to work for that. I have used Mommy's Helper Slide-Lok Bi-Fold Door Lock ( Mommy's Helper Slide-Lok Bi-Fold Door Lock ) and it works better than you would think it would from its picture.
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1. You can't lock it from the inside. It opens as a normal door. You would need to add a deadbolt. I don't use anything else.2. No. It's always locked to someone in the outside, and always open to someone in the inside.3. Yes.
650471
I use this lock on my sailboat so it sees all kinds of weather. After six months outdoors it still looks new and works fine. I bought a second one. It should be fine for any indoor purpose.
999851
I guess it depends on the size of the latch your son's locker has. I use mine for my locker at my gym. It's a pretty hefty lock -- really solid. If I threw it at you, it would really hurt.
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Sorry I don't have any experience with using this lock with doors but its great on bikes!Regards Mark McIntosh
575789
It depends on how young and how clever. It is a good latch but isn't a true lock. I would still recommended keeping the box put of reach to avoid temptation or getting a box that will lock with a key or padlock
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The inside does not require a key. It has a small metal turning piece. Call it a "dial" maybe which allows you to open or close the lock from the inside of the door.
1017039
Yes. It locks like a regular deadbolt from the inside. It's quick and easy, but it can always be unlocked with the correct code from the outside.