Unlike traditional deadbolts every glass door is different in the way that it locks and unlocks.
How to lock a sliding door without a lock.
In addition to traditional sliding door locks there are also double bolt locks.
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You might be able to simply pull the locks open or you might require a key.
But i want to crush this illusion of difficulty by showing you some very simple ways to lock a door without a lock.
Locking a door without a lock may seem like a real life version of mission impossible.
One piece attaches to the door frame.
A key lock can also be installed on the inside of the door for added security against intruders or to keep small children from opening the door.
Perhaps not as exciting but nevertheless difficult.
Locking a door without a lock does not always involve traditional locks but these type of door jammers can be used on doors with traditional locks as well.
When shut the piece on the frame nests inside the piece on the door.
Look for a lock at the top or bottom of the door.
The other piece attaches to the sliding door.
This variance makes it very difficult for companies to manufacture a door lock that would fit a large portion of consumers.
These locking methods work for doors that open inward outward and for sliding doors as well.
Here i show you how to easily open any locked sliding door quick and easy.
Due to the large variance in sliding door design there is no commercial smart lock solution to sliding doors.
A good way of doing this is to insert a bar into the tracks of the door to impede movement and prevent them from being opened.
Make sure all locks are released before attempting to open the door.
Advantages wedges door jammers and door stoppers are great tools for restricting the mobility of doors and door handles.
Some models have a lock that connects to the door frame at the top bottom and sometimes both.