By a durable Pocket Door Lock! It is not possible to get the pocket door locked with standard door hardware unless the sliding/pocket door lock. There is a hook stuck into the strike to hold the door and lock it.

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Key Takeaways:

1.Explain what is a pocket door lock.

2.Explain how does pocket door lock work to lock the pocket door.

3.How many types of pocket door lock you can buy online in USA.

4.Conclusion

What is a pocket door lock?

A pocket door lock, also named as a sliding door lock. Part of pocket door hardware. It's a specific type of door lock designed for pocket door, patio door & all kinds of sliding doors.

Generally a completed pocket door lock set includes:

• A pair of flush pulls handles or recessed handles.
• A mechanical manual hook deadbolt lock body with strike plate and face plate.
• Installing kits (with keys if it's Entry, without keys if it's a pocket door privacy lock)

How does pocket door lock work?

A hook deadbolt lock.

When you are closing the door in place, rotate the thumb turn/indicator on the handle, the spindle of the thumb turn will be rotated to pull the hook bolt out of the sliding door lock body. 

Then the hook will stick out into the strike at the door jamb, it holds the strike in bottom or above and will not release unless the handles get rotated again. 

How many types of sliding/pocket door locks you can get in USA from online?

Mainly 2 types for modern designs. You can get from Zuperior Hardware for the smaller panel which is good for who is looking a cleaner look.

Or from Baldwin Hardware which is a big panel with easy-control knobs.

The installtion between these 2 types are similar.

• Zuperior Hardware (SUS304 material anti-corrision,good for both residential & commercial projects)
• Baldwin Hardware(Solid Brass material which is heavy-duty and luxury feeling)