Barrel Bolt or Sliding Bolt for Bathroom Door?

bery_451

Hi,

Door is not flush to the Architrave so which bolt is recommended for no chiseling being required?

I just like to screwdriver the screws however I am trying to avoid chiseling as that is more complex and skillful you know what I mean for a DIY'er?

Thanks,

Mojisola

In the same situation, we fitted a hook and eye which worked well.

Nick_C

I would recommend that if you need a lock on the bathroom door, it is one that can be opened from the outside in an emergency. It is also better if bathroom doors can be hung to open outwards, so if someone collapses on the floor one can get access easily. Although that is not how the doors are generally hung.

ouraggie

We had the same problem and used a book and eye too. Works fine.

ouraggie

grrr! Autocorrect. Should have said HOOK and eye.

Slinky

Nick_C wrote: »

I would recommend that if you need a lock on the bathroom door, it is one that can be opened from the outside in an emergency. It is also better if bathroom doors can be hung to open outwards, so if someone collapses on the floor one can get access easily. Although that is not how the doors are generally hung.

I'd second this. Somebody I know her husband collapsed with a brain aneurism(?) in their toilet. She was able to get in from the outside because of the type of lock they'd fitted.

martinthebandit

Or you could go for something like this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/privacy-bathroom-polished-brass-hardware/dp/B007C811D8

Other styles etc are available, just search for privacy door knob

LandyAndy

Why have a bolt at all?

bery_451

Ok just to confirm that a hook and eye type is the only type of lock that does not require chisel?

Im looking for a lock that does not require chisel tool and it can be opened by emergency services.

Nick_C

If you have a bolt or hook and eye on the inside, the only way to get in in an emergency will be brute force. You may need the Fire Brigade and an Ambulance in that situation. I honestly caution against it.

Mojisola

The 'eye' bit is only fixed with two small screws - a hefty shoulder to the door should pull them out of the wood.