Sliding doors are a stylish space saving option for your home that can be installed internally to add extra privacy to your rooms such as home offices, bathrooms and bedrooms. Or can be used as an exterior sliding door.

Depending on the location of your sliding door some may require a lock, whilst others will not. Interior sliding doors for example can make use of a sliding door latch for some added privacy, whereas external sliding doors will need a more secure door lock.

What is the best sliding door lock?

There is no one best sliding door lock as this really depends on the type of sliding door you are wanting a lock for. If you are needing a flush sliding door lock for your bathroom that will let you know if it is occupied or free then the matte black 150mm bathroom lock set could be the best solution. When it comes to high security locks for external sliding doors The Union 2401 Satin Chrome 5 Lever Security Mortice Deadlock for Sliding Doors is ideal.

Internal sliding door locks

Whether you have a pocket door that slides into a hidden compartment in the wall, a sliding door to a room you want restricted access to, or a sliding bedroom door, you can improve your security, safety and privacy by installing a sliding door lock.

At Ironmongery Experts, we stock a vast range of sliding door mechanisms that will be suitable for your internal sliding doors.

Thumbturn locks

Thumbturn locks are designed to offer privacy rather than security as they feature a latch to close the door. They are ideal for your internal sliding doors such as bathrooms and bedrooms.

The Satin Chrome Sliding Door Locking Kit is ideal for your bathrooms. Available in a variety of finishes, it comprises a turn and release finger pull and a lock, as well as a coin release to provide access in case of emergency. It comes with a 10 year mechanical guarantee.

Other finishes available include Matt Black Sliding Door Locking Kit and Satin Brass Sliding Door Lock Kit. For a contemporary sliding door lock that is designed to fit entirely flush within the door you may like the Satin Stainless 150mm Bathroom Lock Set

This sliding bathroom door lock set features a hook bolt lock and a privacy flush pull. Ideal for bathroom doors or other internal sliding doors.

Deadlocks

Deadlocks permanently shut a door once you have locked it, offering the highest amount of security. This type of lock will require a key for it to be locked and  opened.

If you have a wooden sliding door that is up to 54mm thick, the Union 2477 Satin Chrome 3 Lever Mortice Deadlock is a great choice. This door lock can be used for doors that either slide from the left or right and that require a key operation.

This mortice deadlock is designed to be used on timber doors up to 54mm thick. It features an expanding claw deadbolt that can be locked or unlocked by a key from either side. This sliding door lock can be fitted into doors sliding from the left or right.

External Sliding Doors

External sliding doors, such as barn and patio doors, need a high level of security which can be achieved by using a deadlock. A five lever deadlock will be the most secure as it requires a key to move five levers into the correct position to be unlocked.

The Satin Chrome 5 Lever Security Mortice Deadlock for Sliding Doors is a secure solution for timber doors up to 54mm thick. It can be installed on doors sliding from left or right and can be locked and unlocked by a key from either side.

Where to buy sliding door locks?

Sliding door locks can be purchased online at Ironmongery Experts. We stock a wide range of sliding door locks so you will be sure to find the size, finish and design you are looking for.

Update your sliding doors by adding new sliding door handles, also known as flush pulls or pocket door handles. Our sliding door handles include matte black half moon round flush pull handle, dark bronze long flush pull pocket door pull handle, satin stainless steel marine grade flush pull handle and polished bronze period flush pull handle.

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