Pocket Door Lock Concerns and Their Solution

Posted by Victoria Wilson on May 24th, 2021

This pandemic had well been spelling trouble across every section of life. From sorting out electrical issues, handling home appliance troubles, and taking up home improvement problems all by themselves, this pandemic has instilled a new sense of self-reliance. Who would have anticipated that there would be a day when we would need to give ourselves a haircut? Pocket door locks are another such issue. These sliding door lock issues are often self-treatable and are categorized under DIY projects. Although if you don’t perform the proper adjustments or overlook its detailing, you might end up compromising your lock.

If one or more pocket door locks have been causing you trouble, here are some solutions to address the same.

Fixing Pocket Door Locks: Know-How

In most cases, the modern door installations carry pocket door locks as latches that aid privacy while making it more accessible and convenient for opening the door from outside. It is different from a regular door lock. The conventional door locks flaunt a standard protruding design in the form of a knob. Pocket door locks are popularly used in sliding doors with a smooth sliding mechanism where the latch slides into a sleek, narrow pocket. Regardless of the differences in design, both of them can pose very similar issues such as:

➢      Difficulty in fitting the latch within the door lock due to misalignment

➢      Misalignment of the lock

➢      Regular wear and tear with time

One of the easiest ways to resolve these issues is to lubricate the latch that hardly requires more than a few minutes. If you find it difficult to lock the door or the locking mechanism doesn’t seem to move quickly, this problem may require a more intensive fix such as fixing the door’s tracks, modifying the faceplate, or locking entirely.

Another issue is time. With use, every pocket door lock undergoes a certain amount of wear and tear. Something might be stuck, or worse, your safety might just break. In such cases, the only possible solution is to replace them. There’s nothing to be worried about, and you don’t need to call a professional for it for sure. All you need is a couple of screws, a screwdriver, and a new pocket door lock for replacement. You can find many instructional videos over youtube to make the process easy for you if you feel stuck or just can’t figure out what to do.

While installing a new lock, keep in mind the following points:

➔      Inspect the latch plate to see if there any new modifications. In some cases, you might need to deepen the divot.

➔      Make sure that the faceplate lies flat even on the door.

➔      Make size modifications as required with the help of the modification kit coming with the equipment.

➔      Ensure that there is no gap between the frame and the plate.

Hopefully, this article sheds some light on resolving your pocket door lock issues. If you are looking for some quality locks for a replacement, check out our online store or dial

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Author’s bio: the author is an avid blogger, and the article talks about fixing pocket door locks.