Closet door needs good lock....

make CERTAIN the door IS 1 1/2"..

since it has a knob lock? already. ask for a Lori Deadbolt.. ASSUMING, you can drill a 2 1/8" hole centered 2 3/8" from the EDGE of the door.. hope its not an old 6 panel door then add a reinforced strike for this, even if you have to have it custom made.. IF, this due to the 6 panel cannot be done, then get a 'jimmy proof' lock- they are available.. only requires the hole to be the diameter of the lock cylinder, cause everything ELSE mounts on the inner surface of the door..

--Shiva--

put a good dead-bolt and beef up the door jam to protect the bolt from attack. being an inside door, ya may also consider an alarm.

my2¢

Schlage B660 deadbolt and jamb reinforcement plate.

Bob

oh, yeah, forgot to mention....

Beefing up an interior closet door is like putting a big sign up for intruder.....

"HEY LOOK, VALUABLES INSIDE, INSERT CROWBAR HERE!!"

Consider alarm system.

Bob

Ilco/Lori deadbolts can fit in a 1-7/8 bore-No need to remove any more material than you have to.Use the template that comes with it.

goma.

Thanks all! I will put a deadbolt in and look into an alarm.

tor

goma865 wrote:

I'm disappointed in the people on this list. The door probably swings into the room, and has removable hinge pins. Folks, lets remember that both sides of the door can be opened.

I'd be thinking a deadbolt and also some kind of reinforcer for the hinge side. Or, NRP hinges.

I think a rim lock would be the least offensive looking installation. Also pin the hinges.

They also make small pin tumbler key hole blockers. If it were my apartment I think I would lock the existing lock, install a keyhole blocker, and put in hinge pins.

This would be the least work and probably slow them down as much as anything else. You also would not bugger up the 100 year old craftsmanship.