This will keep the door from being pushed to either side when closed.
Locking barn door ideas.
If you want to attain privacy from either side of the door go for a latch lock system.
It will require no drilling and can easily be fixed to existing doors.
For single hung barn doors use a hook and eye closure for easy opening and closing.
It can also be used as a door stopper.
The piece we used was a 1 x 10 and we cut it down to about 8 inches but you can vary that based on your handle and lock just make sure the handle fits.
How to add a lock to a barn door handle cut out to begin we grabbed a piece of wood we literally have enough left lying around that it prevents most trips to the store these days.
The doors simply slide together and can be locked together.
For double barn doors a sliding barn door latch isn t too difficult to find or install.
A teardrop sliding door lock is one option to consider for added privacy.
This lock can be used for locking windows shutters barns sliding and double doors gates garage and shed doors.
How to add a latch lock to a barn door.
It s also an affordable option costing around 15.
Alternatively you can use a simple hook and eye latch.
For double barn doors consider using a latch system for ensuring the utmost privacy.
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The lock mounts to a door jamb to keep out prying eyes and keep barn doors shut.
When the door is closed place the hook into the eye that sounds painful to lock the barn door from the inside.
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Although simple this heavy duty hand forged locking mechanism works really well as a privacy lock.
Don t install latch on the edge of the door.
Sliding barn door locking latch to ensure privacy for bathroom doors.
In fact some people install it higher to double as a child lock.