How to put a lock on a bedroom door

[Claraetal]

I know this is silly, but I have done very little DIY. I want to put a lock on my bedroom door. It doesn't need to stop marauding invaders, I just want a little privacy. I don't mind using a drill as that doesn't look too hard but I draw the line at a chisel. My door is wooden.

What is the simplest way to do this?

A hook and eye lock is the easiest to install.

www.hunker.com/12259052/door-hook-eye-installation

Can you use a door stop under the door instead of fitting a lock? That's what I do to stop my bedroom door banging when I have my window open. I also used one when I've been backpacking and staying in hotels with dodgy locks.

NannyR I bought two different door stops but they just slide on the wooden floor when you push the door open!

I would just install a hook and eye then . A pp has kindly linked to a video. Its really the easiest method. Very simple and not too much damage to the wood.

Do you mean a lock with a key, or something to deter small children?

How old is the door? (if old, it may previously have had a lock)

Photo of current door handle and edge of door showing existing latch will help.

There is a bathroom door lock that is very easy to fit if you can use a drill to bore a straight and level hole. It's suitable for a bedroom door as you can lock it from the inside with a thumbturn, but won't delay a burglar as it allows emergency access. Or you can fit a mortice bolt.

easiest privacy of all is a bolt.

It will give way if somebody kicks or barges the door.

easiest first, poshest last

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I just meant something to deter small children.

I definitely don't want a lock that needs a key. That seems dangerous potentially.

You can drill a padlock like this on 🔐

I. Mean can't

[quote PigletJohn]easiest privacy of all is a bolt.

It will give way if somebody kicks or barges the door.

easiest first, poshest last

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www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/product/british-pattern-door-rack-bolt-satin-chrome-627067

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www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/product/altro-5mm-tubular-bathroom-deadbolt-76mm-case-57mm-backset-satin-stainless-321796[/quote]
We have the second one that PigletJohn has suggested. Brilliant, concealed and could stop the invaders too.