Bedroom door lock

[FlatteredFool]

I need to put a lock on my bedroom door and am hoping for advice on what kind of lock. It's for locking when I'm not in there so not a Yale type lock. My DIY skills generally suffice for my needs but I do t own a drill. It's a wooden door and frame. Standard type door I suppose.
Any help much appreciated.

Why not a Yale lock? Would you be worried about someone else locking you in or would a basic bolt and a padlock work?

I'd be worried about being locked in. A padlock type lock would be better I think.

What about a thumb lock? You need a key to get in but don't need one to get out so there's no way you can be locked in?

@FlatteredFool

I'd be worried about being locked in. A padlock type lock would be better I think.

This sounds a bit worrying. Are you in danger op?

My Dd can be troublesome and I wouldn't put it past her to lock me in so definitely need no risk of that happening.

Maybe just a padlock clasp like this: www.amazon.co.uk/Homgaty-Staple-Padlock-Bathroom-Bedroom/dp/B07GY9V9TZ

You don't need a drill, just a screwdriver and a bit of patience getting the screws to bite into the door frame. You'll need a padlock to go with it. When it's locked it covers the screws so someone can't just unscrew them to get in.

I would have thought a padlock hasp was the riskiest for being locked in. Even a teaspoon could potentially be used through it to secure it and trap you inside.

Fuck. I hadn't thought of that.

Hi @FlatteredFool, different situation of course but I helped a friend convert her Mum’s house to a rental property and it might be worth looking for door locks for rooms in HMOs - they have all the safety features built in. My friend was able to get one household tenants in the end but it rang a bell regarding safety considerations. If it’s something you don’t want to raise with a locksmith I’m sure you’d also get great advice if you speak to a locksmith and say you’re looking into taking on a tenant/AirBnBing/whatever and would like to up your security.

@FlatteredFool

I'd be worried about being locked in. A padlock type lock would be better I think.

I’m not seeing how you can get locked in with a Yale lock. You could lock yourself out though.

My parents had a similar situation and used this type:

www.amazon.co.uk/Cylinder-Anti-Bump-Anti-Drill-Anti-Pick-Composite/dp/B07RQDYGGJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=thumb+turn+lock&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1617278640&sr=8-4

Key needed to open/close but not needed from the inside so better from a fire safety POV too

@FlatteredFool who are you trying to stop getting in there? I had french window locks put on the top of all the bedroom doors so that I could decide which ones were accessible when the kids were young, just a twisty key thing that they couldn't reach, and almost invisible

I agree on a thumb lock - key from the outside, but thumb turn from the inside. This is also safe in case there is a fire (unless someone's locked in with the key and passed out).

I put a number code lock on or i should said a locksmith did it. You set the code so no one can get in. When inside it is just a thum turn to get out.

Depends how much you want to spend, but something like this would be a straight replacement for the current handles and not need much in the way of tools (no drilling).

ironmongeryexperts.co.uk/union-e1200rh-codehandle-battery-operated-digital-lock-right-hand.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr4y3m4Td7wIViLPtCh0uhgs_EAQYAiABEgKWD_D_BwE

I have a lock on my bedroom door not a Yale but a proper lock with key u can lock inside and out ! Reason I have it is too keep my kids out and stop them helping themselves to my stuff 😂😂😂

Would you DD lock you in intentionally or is she young or wouldn't understand how to lock/unlock the door? It sounds as though your best bet is to either get a proper key lock fitted or an electronic handle/lock.

We have locks on all the doors in our house. They are keyed alike so one fits all. You’d need someone to do it though. Not something I’d attempt on my own.

You can’t get locked in with a yale lock. You definitely could get locked in with a padlock.

I've got confused with the Yale lock sorry

How much would it be to get a Yale lock fitted on the bedroom door?

We have a block of wood jammed between the door and a blanket box..

@Chocolateismakingmefat

We have a block of wood jammed between the door and a blanket box..

That's an interesting solution.

Do you then shin down the drain pipe to go out, or something?

Nah keep dh shackled for days!

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