Things you will need step 1.
Install privacy pocket door lock.
To use the locking lever turn the lever which is on the lock body at the side.
Mark a comfortable height location on the edge of the door to install the lock.
Loosen the front machine screws and slide the latch in place and then drill a couple of pilot holes for the wood screws.
If you want to lock a pocket door to provide privacy in an area or secure the contents of your closet you ll need to install a lock designed specifically for pocket doors.
Exactly where you mark the door will vary with the size of your lock.
Place a mark where this lever comes into contact with door jamb.
Mark with a pencil or marker the dimension for.
Step 1 mark the door begin by marking the holes you ll need to drill to install the lock mechanism.
1 mark the desired lock.
The pocket door is to be closed almost all the way.
In four steps you can prepare your pocket privacy door and install the lock.
There is a dimple where the screw goes through the side of the hardware that normally causes the plate to stick out a little bit.