Lock for a sliding wardrobe: which one to choose, how to install it yourself

Hi all! As personal experience has shown me, a lock for a wardrobe is an extremely useful, and sometimes even necessary, thing in a family with children and pets.

Due to the lock, which you can buy and install yourself, reliably protecting the internal contents of the cabinet. Moreover, it is possible to provide protection from strangers, as well as simply prevent children from accessing the compartment. But these are completely different locking systems.

The most common designs and systems for sliding wardrobes are Aristo and Commander. Good quality and low price. But we are not talking about manufacturers of locking mechanisms, but about their varieties and installation features.

Features of choosing and installing furniture locks

Installation of a furniture lock usually occurs at the factory. Most types of furniture are equipped with this function: most often these are cabinets, furniture fronts, table drawers. A lock can be useful not only to prevent anyone from getting into the contents of the drawer, but also to prevent cabinet doors from opening on their own, for example, if the furniture is not level. It is quite convenient and looks aesthetically pleasing.

What is a furniture lock? Types of products

When choosing a lock, it is important to consider the thickness of the furniture doors; The method by which the installation will be carried out also plays a significant role, since different types of locks may require insertion or do without it.

Furniture fittings and locks can have different designs and are made from various materials, lightweight and durable. After all, for furniture it is important that the device not only protects against burglary, but also looks decorative.

Cabinets with locks are no longer a rarity; they will help protect things from a thief if he breaks into the apartment, secure the doors, and protect the contents of drawers and shelves from curious small children who might eat or spoil something.

Child locks on furniture are usually simple in design; an adult can open them without difficulty, but children will not be able to cope with such a task. This will protect not only things, but also the child himself, if, for example, breakable objects are stored in the closet that could cut the child. Such locks are sometimes called postal locks. They should not be confused with small hinged ones, which are used to protect the mailbox. The types of locks are as follows:

• Mechanical: common, opens with a key.
• Electronic: - to open, you need to dial a code.
• Magnetic: requires a special key to open. It closes using a magnetic field and requires electricity to operate.

Devices and installation methods differ. The following types are distinguished:

• The most common furniture lock is the mortise lock. Often used for wardrobes and other types of furniture, it is not noticeable, does not take up space and does not interfere with the opening of doors.
• The second most popular are rim locks. Most often they are installed on glass doors, since it is not possible to embed a lock into them, but the opening of the doors will be limited. Fixation occurs using bolts; in this case, the glass will have to be drilled. Magnets are used less often, and then drilling is usually not necessary.

In addition, simple locks that are easy to open can be used. They protect cabinets from children and spontaneous opening. Such devices include:

• Latch lock.
• Child lock.

How to choose?

When choosing a lock, first of all you should pay attention to what it is made of: the reliability and durability of the product, as well as the safety of things in the event of a break-in, depend on the quality of the material.

In addition, pay attention to the design of the product and the installation method, since the lock is selected individually for furniture made of different materials. For example, an element designed for a wooden product cannot be installed on a glass door, and vice versa.

You also need to take into account the way the doors open. Most products are suitable for swing doors, but for sliding doors you will have to look for a device that will not interfere with opening and can secure the doors. A wide range of affordable furniture fittings is presented on the website https://chifu.biz/mebelnaya-furnitura

Installing a zip lock on furniture

Installation of such products is usually not difficult. If you have the tools, you can install a furniture lock on the cabinet yourself. To do this, you will need to have a drill, a special Forstner drill, if you don’t have one, you can replace it with a feather drill. It doesn't hurt to have a screwdriver, a piece of plywood and something to use to mark the material.

Locking mechanisms

Vertical latching locks are used to close the doors. The type of lock depends on the material of the sash and the design of the compartment. The mechanism is mounted in a door leaf made of wood, veneer, laminated chipboard, MDF.

• Harpoon lock - consists of two parts: the actual locking mechanism and the response panel. Used for structures in which the sashes move towards the side walls. The lock is attached to the door leaf, and the strike plate is attached to the sidewall. When locked, the harpoon-shaped tongue is fixed in the hole of the bar and the sash is locked. The photo shows a harpoon mechanism.

The mechanism can also be used for a three-leaf design: in this case, two locks are mounted on the central leaf, and the strips are mounted on the profile of two adjacent leaves.

• Push-button lock - the device works a little differently: when closing, a rod extends from the lock, which rests on the second door and thus does not allow it to move. Installed on double-leaf models.

What is a stopper

A closet stopper is a device that helps fix sliding doors in the right place on the guide rail. Owners of closets with two sliding doors do not particularly need stoppers, but if there are 3 or more doors, the need for this device is extremely necessary, because after each opening, you will need to install all the doors (3, 4, 5) evenly, and this takes time and it doesn’t always work out the first time. This happens because without stoppers there is free movement along the lower rail.

DIY built-in wardrobe

We chose environmentally friendly material with emission class E1. The laminate has a deeply brushed surface, with shiny and matte texture stripes. When you touch it, you get the impression that you are caressing a living tree.

A non-standard approach to using the closet was developed; we organized a working writing area. In my opinion, it fits perfectly into the overall design. The choice of color palette for the product was dictated by the interior of the room, which Evgeniy professionally completed himself.

Metering

When measuring a niche for a sliding wardrobe, you should measure the length and height at at least three points, because our rooms are far from perfect. The level of the walls, floor and ceiling should be taken into account. To install without nervous tension, you need to have a good level.

Each shelf and partition must be clearly level. All parts are fastened together and ultimately end up on the trim for the compartment doors. The doors will roll out randomly if the level of at least one part is broken. The level is the most important point.

Calculation of detailing

Based on the thickness of the slab and dimensions, we calculate the detailing. All elements of the cabinet are adjusted to the location. Therefore, we set the size of the parts with a margin. The doors subtract 100 mm from the cabinet depth. If the cabinet depth is 600 mm, then the filling depth is 500 mm.

Installation

Installation or replacement of the device in a sliding wardrobe can be done in a few minutes. All you need to do is place it in the recess of the bottom guide. How many stoppers are needed depends on the actual number of sliding doors. Installation does not require much effort.

How to install?

Anyone can install the device independently, without the help of specialists. For this:

1. Before the guide is attached to the cabinet, we insert a stopper into the recess from the end of the line.
2. With the bifurcated parts facing up, we pull it into the track to the place where the door wheel is planned to stop.
3. Then we screw the rail to the guide.

How does a wardrobe door positioner work?

Door stops can be bottom or top, but they work on the same principle. They have recesses. The lower roller wheel rolls along the guide, runs over a metal spring, falls into the recess and is fixed. The upper roller wheel is parked in the recess of the plastic retainer, the working part of which is U-shaped. The top stop itself is glued to the inner side wall of the top profile.

To put the door on the stop, you need to apply little force. Even a child can handle this without any problems. On the lower fittings of the door you need to roll over the spring, on the upper - through the riser.

Closer for sliding system

This is a whole system that includes stoppers, limiters, latches and other elements so that the doors automatically close smoothly and are comfortable to use. Every third model requires several closers at the same time due to the need to close the doors in different directions. Adapters that regulate the operation of the system are installed in the upper part of the cabinet, and the closer is installed in the upper part of the guide yard.

It is worth noting another significant role that is controlled by the automatic system - security. This device minimizes the likelihood of injury when closing the cabinet abruptly.

In addition to providing safety to the owners, the structure itself has an increased level of protection against loosening. This opportunity arises due to the shock-absorbing effect that is introduced into the automatic door closer systems.

To select an automatic closer system, you should pay attention to the following factors:

• dimensions and weight of the wardrobe;
• directions for closing and opening the sliding system;
• material of manufacture of the system itself (aluminum structure or steel).

The installed systems are in demand and extremely popular due to the fact that they combine:

1. Ease of use. You just need to push the door and it will smoothly close on its own. Children or pets will not be able to do this. The effort that needs to be made is not noticeable for an adult, but for children even an animal will cause difficulties.
2. Aesthetic appearance. The door is always in the right position and closed for a fee.
3. Safe to use. When closing the doors, neither children nor pets will be harmed. Often when playing, children can sharply push the door, and the system slows it down 5-7 centimeters from the wall itself and slowly closes it, preventing injury and damaging the cabinet body.
4. Reliability. Steel and aluminum structures allow the mechanism to be used for a long time.

You can learn how to install a stopper with a shock absorber on a sliding wardrobe from the video.

How to customize your closet doors yourself

To avoid problems in the future, I advise you to initially adjust the wardrobe correctly. To do this you need the following tools:

• stopper;
• instant hardening glue;
• hex wrench;
• screwdrivers of different shapes and sizes.

For recently purchased cabinets, the necessary items are included in the package, namely a screwdriver and a key. However, they may not be included. In this case, you will have to buy everything yourself at a furniture store. So, I bought more glue and a key.

Advice! Also, before you start making adjustments, you should find out what level you will need. This is necessary in order to find out the evenness of the installation of the structure. Measurements are taken before adjustment begins.

As soon as I took the necessary measurements, I adjusted the rollers. They come in suspended and support types. The suspension system is installed if the wheel itself has a load and moves on top of the structure. The support system is installed along the lower track of the guide.

All adjustments depend primarily on the type of body the cabinet has. The installation must be adjusted to the level that was measured from the very beginning of the adjustment. Regulation takes place thanks to a screw installed in the mechanism. The entire structure must be assembled correctly, even from a technical point of view. Correct assembly according to instructions, measurements using an adjusting mechanism.

The standard roller mechanism, which is most often present in such designs, can be adjusted by a maximum of 2 cm, but everything also depends on the proposed configuration.

The procedure is as follows:

• The limiter must be installed in a fixed position, and there should be no impacts or friction between the doors. Correct installation - accurate installation of the lower roller. First you need to choose the right position. To do this, apply a guide, and then select the horizontal.
• Next, the vertical is adjusted. To do this, you need to install one door, move the roller of the upper edge towards the upper guide, and then lift the roller of the lower edge and move it into the corresponding groove.
• Marking should be done using a level. Having marked the places for fastening with a pencil, the part is outlined and the door is removed. After this, you get a ready-made mounting frame, which can be screwed either with self-tapping screws or with tape. In general, after installation, the adjustment is complete.

The need to protect furniture

A small child finds everything that happens around him interesting, so situations often arise that threaten the baby’s health. The time when children begin to crawl and walk is considered especially dangerous, since the danger will be from sharp corners and doors of furniture, sockets, and household appliances. Young children especially actively begin to explore the world from the contents of the closet and shelves. Some things can be removed or moved higher, but the sharp corners of tables, sofas, chairs, and drawers remain.

Even if you protect sharp furniture elements, the question arises regarding the contents of cabinets, cabinets, and drawers. The baby can open the door and easily get to small items, dangerous devices and valuables, and medicines. Therefore, it is important to take care to make it difficult for a child to penetrate into pieces of furniture.

To reduce the risk of injury to a child, caring parents resort to tricks - installing protection, limiters and blockers. Sometimes such devices are made independently, but a more reliable option is special products that can be purchased at hardware stores.

Description

Interior lock for sliding doors and wardrobes (latch, latch, key)

Lower prices, higher quality, on-time delivery! Delivery of goods in Moscow and the Moscow region is carried out by our own trucks within a pre-agreed timeframe and depends on the weight and category of your goods.

* Shipping costs shown are basic. Some products can be delivered free of charge or with a reduced delivery cost, please check with your manager.

Please check with the manager for the cost of delivery of goods weighing more than 1500 kg.

* Free delivery of goods in the “Light” category is carried out for orders over 1000 rubles.

Delivery of goods is carried out from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00. On the day of delivery, the driver will contact you 1.5 hours before arrival. If delivery at other times is convenient for you, please check the conditions with the manager.

Delivery is carried out to the buyer's doorstep. The goods are unloaded by the buyer, unless the “Unloading and lifting to the floor” service is ordered;

When delivering to the entrance, please ensure unobstructed access to the unloading site. Otherwise, delivery will be carried out as close as possible to the place of planned unloading without violating traffic regulations and the likelihood of damage to the vehicle;

If the “Unloading and lifting to the floor” service is available, payment and paperwork takes place at the final unloading site; in the absence of this service, the goods are transferred to the client at the vehicle delivery point, without the driver performing loading and unloading operations.

Pickup of goods is available by prior arrangement, after confirmation of receipt of the order at the pickup warehouse.

Please note that when receiving goods, legal entities require a power of attorney; for individuals, an identification document is required.

Delivery to Russian regions

Delivery to regions of Russia (except for Moscow and the Moscow region):

Delivery of orders to the regions is carried out through transport companies. We deliver and ship your order to the carrier. You can independently calculate the cost of delivering an order to your region; for this, almost every transport company has an online calculator on its official website. You need to enter certain values ​​(weight and volume, number of seats), departure points and destinations!

Upon receipt of your order, you will need to pay the cost of transport services. The cost of delivery to the transport company's warehouse is calculated according to local delivery rates.

Below are the websites of the most popular and reliable transport companies:

Delivery can also be carried out by any other transport company of your choice.

We strongly recommend that you also order additional rigid packaging (crate) of the cargo and insurance. The cost of the lathing is approximately 900 rubles/m3.

If for some reason you want us to send your order to another transport company, just tell us its coordinates, and we will send the goods as quickly as possible.

Delivery to the regions of the Russian Federation is made only after full prepayment of the cost of the purchased goods (receipt of funds to the store’s bank account).

Payment is made in cash, in rubles to the courier upon receipt of the goods at the delivery address, or at our warehouse subject to Pickup. This form of payment is only available for delivery to Moscow and the Moscow region.

We accept VISA and MASTER CARD credit cards. You can make payment through your personal account or in our office. Payment is made through the payment aggregator NPO MONETA.RU (LLC) operating within the framework of Federal Law No. 161-FZ “On the National Payment System”, on the basis of the license of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation for banking operations No. 3508-K dated July 2, 2012 .*

You can make a payment through Sberbank, we work with both individuals and legal entities, our manager will send you an invoice and all the necessary documents for payment.

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Types of blockers

There are several main types of blockers. The difference lies in the method of attaching the device to furniture and the features of their functioning. There are Velcro-type blockers and permanently mounted ones.

Main types of door locks:

• Locks are interlocks that lock onto handles from the outside. The device securely closes the door leaves, which helps protect the contents from damage and the baby’s fingers from injury. The mechanism of the device is a plastic cord with notches, which are fixed with a special attachment. The handles are braided with cord and closed with a “lock”. The advantage is that adults can easily open the mechanism, but children cannot;
• a universal lock connecting the door of a cabinet or chest of drawers to the body. The mechanism is a silicone strap, which is secured with clasps on the sides. The advantage lies in the versatility of the fixation, since it can easily be used on drawers and doors where there are absolutely no handles;
• shock absorbers blockers - devices of this type are made from elastic and at the same time durable materials: plastic, foam rubber, rubber, silicone. It does not close the door, but, on the contrary, does not allow it to open completely or close completely. Thus, the baby will not be able to nail his fingers. A shock-absorbing blocker is installed in the upper part of the door;
• locks for sliding doors, for example, for sliding wardrobes. Often the device is made of plastic, and its mechanism completely replicates the design of the door, where the strap is secured with a special fastener. It is impossible for a child to cope with the mechanism, but for an adult it is easy to open the door with such a lock;
• internal lockers are mounted on screws and are a retractable structure that will not allow opening a chest of drawers or cabinets. In addition, this detail does not attract too much attention from the child and does not spoil the appearance of the furniture.

It is better to choose blockers and other security elements that do not stand out against the background of the overall design of the room, so that they do not attract too much attention from the baby. There are blockers for other needs - fixing plastic windows, a device for limiting door locks. The main thing is to choose the right device for the corresponding door or drawer.

How to make a cabinet with louvered doors with your own hands

“I’ve liked louvered doors for a long time. They are very functional. We have closets in the hallway, clothes from outside can be dried without any problems. And they fit perfectly into our loft style,” says Irina Lapkina. She designed the cabinet herself using materials from Leroy Merlin. I painted it in a fashionable gray-blue shade and installed it in the hallway. In the interview, we talked with Irina about the DIY idea and its implementation.

Varieties

If you open a catalog of products in this segment, visit Leroy Merlin other stores in Moscow, St. Petersburg, cities such as Volgograd, Yekaterinburg or Samara, the assortment will be approximately the same everywhere. As are the prices.

There are several types of furniture locks to choose from, which may be perfect for your specific wardrobe and specifically for fulfilling its purposes.

• Mechanical. Locking is performed using a key. Standard, but reliable and safe;
• Electronic. A more modern solution. To open access, you need to enter a special code;
• Magnetic. But a magnetic lock is blocked by a magnetic field. Opening is performed with a key fob or magnetic key;
• Valves. They do not protect against strangers, but show themselves well for protection from children or pets;
• Children's. Special child locks that also do not protect against theft. Easy to remove, difficult to open by small family members.

And don't forget about installation methods.

Depending on the installation features, there are 2 categories of furniture locking devices used to modify the wardrobe.

Here you have to choose between 2 designs.

• Mortise. Some call them semi-mortise. This does not change the essence. They are used as part of various wardrobes, including compartments. They do not require much space, but the possibility of installation depends on the material of the cabinet and its doors. The most reliable in terms of protecting the internal space;
• Invoices. They provide only locking, not complete blocking of access. They are used on thin-walled structures, as well as as part of doors made of metal, glass, plastic, etc. But they can be installed on compartments made of other materials. Fixation can be magnetic or bolted (screws, bolts, etc.).

Choosing a furniture lock is not so difficult if you already have a wardrobe in your home. You just need to take a few points into account.

Access limitation

First of all, the wardrobe is locked from children. And not so much so that the child actually cannot get something out of the wardrobe, but in order to protect the baby. The doors are heavy for a child and there is a risk of injury when trying to move them. In addition, an inquisitive child will definitely try to separate some parts, for example: tear off the seal, scratch the facade, and so on.

Limiting use is required in offices where there is only one closet to store the clothes of several employees. Sometimes this method is also used for the sake of domestic peace, when two teenage girls live in the same nursery.

Installing a lock on the door is also done to prevent spontaneous opening. In fact, the movement of the door is limited by a stopper, but if the device does not inspire confidence, then a locking mechanism can be built into the door leaf.

Locking devices for drawers

The most popular method of protection is special latches, one part of which is attached to the furniture frame using special Velcro, and the second half is attached to the front of the drawer. Such protective devices can be purchased in specialized children's stores. They are inexpensive, and not much time is spent on their installation. When the need for such latches passes, they can be easily removed, and not a trace will remain of them on the furniture.

There are many varieties of such latches, but their essence is that each such lock has a main element, which is fixed and remains motionless, and a counter part, which acts as a lock.

It is possible to install handles on furniture or, for example, on windows with a special built-in lock. But this method is a little more complicated than described above, since you will need to find handles that would fit in place of the handles installed on the furniture. After you have bought such a handle, it is installed on the drawer, and it is simply locked.

Description

Interior lock for sliding doors and wardrobes (latch, latch, key)

Lower prices, higher quality, on-time delivery! Delivery of goods in Moscow and the Moscow region is carried out by our own trucks within a pre-agreed timeframe and depends on the weight and category of your goods.

* Shipping costs shown are basic. Some products can be delivered free of charge or with a reduced delivery cost, please check with your manager.

Please check with the manager for the cost of delivery of goods weighing more than 1500 kg.

* Free delivery of goods in the “Light” category is carried out for orders over 1000 rubles.

Delivery of goods is carried out from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00. On the day of delivery, the driver will contact you 1.5 hours before arrival. If delivery at other times is convenient for you, please check the conditions with the manager.

Delivery is carried out to the buyer's doorstep. The goods are unloaded by the buyer, unless the “Unloading and lifting to the floor” service is ordered;

When delivering to the entrance, please ensure unobstructed access to the unloading site. Otherwise, delivery will be carried out as close as possible to the place of planned unloading without violating traffic regulations and the likelihood of damage to the vehicle;

If the “Unloading and lifting to the floor” service is available, payment and paperwork takes place at the final unloading site; in the absence of this service, the goods are transferred to the client at the vehicle delivery point, without the driver performing loading and unloading operations.

Pickup of goods is available by prior arrangement, after confirmation of receipt of the order at the pickup warehouse.

Please note that when receiving goods, legal entities require a power of attorney; for individuals, an identification document is required.

Delivery to Russian regions

Delivery to regions of Russia (except for Moscow and the Moscow region):

Delivery of orders to the regions is carried out through transport companies. We deliver and ship your order to the carrier. You can independently calculate the cost of delivering an order to your region; for this, almost every transport company has an online calculator on its official website. You need to enter certain values ​​(weight and volume, number of seats), departure points and destinations!

Upon receipt of your order, you will need to pay the cost of transport services. The cost of delivery to the transport company's warehouse is calculated according to local delivery rates.

Below are the websites of the most popular and reliable transport companies:

Delivery can also be carried out by any other transport company of your choice.

We strongly recommend that you also order additional rigid packaging (crate) of the cargo and insurance. The cost of the lathing is approximately 900 rubles/m3.

If for some reason you want us to send your order to another transport company, just tell us its coordinates, and we will send the goods as quickly as possible.

Delivery to the regions of the Russian Federation is made only after full prepayment of the cost of the purchased goods (receipt of funds to the store’s bank account).

Payment is made in cash, in rubles to the courier upon receipt of the goods at the delivery address, or at our warehouse subject to Pickup. This form of payment is only available for delivery to Moscow and the Moscow region.

We accept VISA and MASTER CARD credit cards. You can make payment through your personal account or in our office. Payment is made through the payment aggregator NPO MONETA.RU (LLC) operating within the framework of Federal Law No. 161-FZ “On the National Payment System”, on the basis of the license of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation for banking operations No. 3508-K dated July 2, 2012 .*

You can make a payment through Sberbank, we work with both individuals and legal entities, our manager will send you an invoice and all the necessary documents for payment.

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