Will this work to lock a door from the outside? I need to secure my room when I leave
375235
Yes. You need a bit of room on either side of the closure (door/frame) for the metal plate. If there is wood-trim too close to the edge it will be slightly loose but still effective. The idea is to prevent casual entry, to make noise if tampered with, and to slow down a thief while the alarm is ringing. Most thieves want to be in and out in minutes and this adds another problem to their navigation.
375236
The short answer is it that it should lock the door from the outside, if the door jamb is standard depth. It is not it may not work well if at all due to the shortness of the toothed bar. I was able to make the lock work for my use on a non-standard door, but it took some modification to do so.
375237
NO, this will only work to secure the door from the inside. For example if your in your room (or a hotel room). One suggestion be sure you have the key handy in case you need to get out in a hurry. I hope this was helpfulCharlie
375238
If the door swings out to open yes depending on the molding that is around the door.
375239
No, It works on the inside. It was designed to prevent someone with a key on the outside from entering or give some security while your inside to secure a door that has no lock, but someone has to be on the inside to install and remove it from the inside. So you can't use it to lock a door and leave. It only works on the side of the door that has the striker plate lip sticking out, which is the inside. If you tried to install it on the outside you would not be able to close the door and it would not secure the door at all because the door will swing the wrong way. It just wasn't designed for that. I hope this helps. No, It works on the inside. It was designed to prevent someone with a key on the outside from entering or give some security while your inside to secure a door that has no lock, but someone has to be on the inside to install and remove it from the inside. So you can't use it to lock a door and leave. It only works on the side of the door that has the striker plate lip sticking out, which is the inside. If you tried to install it on the outside you would not be able to close the door and it would not secure the door at all because the door will swing the wrong way. It just wasn't designed... » Read More No, It works on the inside. It was designed to prevent someone with a key on the outside from entering or give some security while your inside to secure a door that has no lock, but someone has to be on the inside to install and remove it from the inside. So you can't use it to lock a door and leave. It only works on the side of the door that has the striker plate lip sticking out, which is the inside. If you tried to install it on the outside you would not be able to close the door and it would not secure the door at all because the door will swing the wrong way. It just wasn't designed for that. I hope this helps. « Show Less
1926973
It will work. You could probably find 2 smaller plates at lowes to fashion to each door. The plate prevents damage to the door and will help reinforce the door in an attempted break in.
814587
No it will not. The reason being is that it uses the screws to push against the door. Unless you want to lock someone into a room.
312160
Yes, it works whichever way the door swings. The lock attaches to the door and can be installed in whichever direction it is needed.
421809
No it would not work for this purpose, the "lock" releases when a strong magnet placed against the specific area of the cabinet door, which a teenage would probably figure out after seeing you open the door. National Cabinet Lock C8060-14A-KA Cam Lock, would be a better solution.
287437
Probably not your first line of defense. We have it on our doors so that our small child can't get out when sleep walking, and it works perfectly for that. There have been mornings that I've forgotten it was latched and given the door a strong tug and it was fine - but if someone wanted to break in I think they could use enough force to do so.
1426646
In my opinion, it would be as secure as just having a regular lock there. So if you think that would be secure enough, than this would be as well. That being said, as long as your deadbolt and regular knob were drilled to a standard size, they should both fit. They end up close on the outside of the door, but it works. My door was pre-drilled when we bought it, and I thought it would not fit. It ended up fitting nicely.
1522329
I doubt this would be good for keeping strangers out. It might be a BIT of a deterrent, but would probably be broken through easily if they really wanted to get in. It's much better for keeping your kids from opening doors they shouldn't. Hope this helps!
1537653
if your door does not stick when u shut it, this will work, its very very thin. I love mine
893290
Yes it will, keep in mind that you need some type of switch to operate it as a normally on/off lock. If it's for security, battery backup is recommended.
666704
This is a entry door lock. I don't think it is designed for your application.
918100
I installed 2 of these on exterior doors and have had no problems with them, I would not purchase these for doors that I use all of the time, they lock each time the door closes making it a pain to use if you go in and out of the door a lot.
815598
I probably will but please note that these locks are not designed for intruder protection... these are meant for reliable door traffic control.
1983664
If you've got enough space in front of the door (that you use to hang it from), it works that same as if it was form the outside.It includes a short tube for holding it with closed door.
1563755
Yes it can. In fact I recommend it that way because if it slips down while in the vertical position while you are out you will not be able to get back into your house (at least not through that door). I intentionally purchased and installed a deadbolt that is in the horizontal position when locked just for that reason.
2003520
No. This locks the door from inside . Door opens in and basic use for when u sleep.. or just. Extra safety. I think you would bee better off with a door alarm and or motion alarm.. siren is loud and some will call your cell if activated. Good luck chris
1983557
No. This device prevents the door open from the outside, but the latch is inside and can be removed fairly easily.