The privacy mortise lock is installed on one door and the strike plate is installed on the other door.
How to lock two doors together.
Make sure you can close both doors while the lock is in the unlocked position so as not to scratch the finish when closing the last door.
If it is for a door that parts at the middle it would be best to run a taut and rather short chain link through each handle and then lock them together.
Lock two cabinet doors with one turn of the key.
Fasten them together with screws installed from the inside of each room.
Cut a hole for this lock according to the template then connect the two sides of the lock.
This prevents anyone from the outside that is attempting to get in from parting the doors completely and in effect gives you an added layer of security.
The lock should also be designed to fit your door s thickness which will range from 1 3 8 inches to 1 3 4 inches on average.
The other side is covered by a blank plate.
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It is good for doors 1 3 8 inch or 1 3 4 inch thick with a 2 inch backset.
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Any mortise or cylindrical lock can be used on a pair of doors just as it would on a single door.
You can lock two cabinet doors with one turn of the key a great convenience.
When locked the two pocket doors are tightly hook together.
An exit lock can be freely opened at all times but only has trim on one side of the door.
No more fumbling with multiple locks and keys.
5 stars on the lock quality.
Study the lock configuration how you want it to function trace your own pattern with the tabs fully extended and take your time.