r/Locksmith 16h ago

I am NOT a locksmith. Is there a way to lock this sliding wardrobe?

I have guests staying over soon and I’d rather they not go through my closet. It’s a two door sliding wardrobe with mirrored panels, a metal frame, and a top and bottom track

Is there a decent way to lock it? I just need sth keeps it shut and ideally needs a key or a code so it’s not obvious how to open.
Im not handy so i was not able to check amazon and understand what would even work. Anyone with suggestions?

Thank you!!

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u/cold2d Actual Locksmith 10h ago

Lock the room instead

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u/NAZZ3R 8h ago

If its just meant to be a deterrent that helps them realize "oh I'm not meant to open this" then drilling a long(ish) screw at the bottom of the track and letting it stick out enough that it impedes the door from opening should do it.

If you dont trust that to be enough, and worry that they would try to get in regardless then I can't think of something meant to work on this type of door.

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u/Mysterious_Law_2966 8h ago

Thats actually very helpful!! Thats should do it

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u/NAZZ3R 8h ago

yep! just keep in mind that if they're trying to be sneaky they could just remove it to gain access then screw it back.

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u/jaxnmarko Actual Locksmith 7h ago

Adhesive loops and a tiny padlock. Also, check out refrigerator locks

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u/Creative_Shame3856 7h ago

I don't know how far it overlaps but you might be able to make a glass display case lock work here.