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Review on πŸ”’ Kwikset 335 Round Bed/Bath Pocket Door Lock: Secure and Stylish in Satin Nickel by Michael Lara

Revainrating 4 out of 5

A little fiddly to install but latches securely

The problem with traditional square pocket door hardware is that the hook is so tiny it's easy to accidentally pick up a 'locked door' to open ." door by pulling hard or lifting. This is more important - it looks like a traditional latch, but when fully extended a notch comes out on one side, pressing it firmly against the plate. You need to turn the lever counter-clockwise until it stops, it doesn't "click" for it to be fully locked. Otherwise you can just open the door. A few things keep me from giving it 5 stars: - I really hate the "built-in door handle". It's tiny and it's not clear how it works (you have to push it in first and then it pops out. It's a waste of time and they should just leave it. I ended up installing a normal door handle as no one could figure it out individually - Seems cheap if the notch only comes out on one side - it should be on both sides of the bolt - the tolerance is tight - don't make the groove of the striker plate deeper than necessary doesn't bolt and you have to keep adding shims if you do it insert into very soft wood (like pine), don't even cut the firing pin - - just screw it in place.

Pros
  • Includes 2 3/8" latch backing
Cons
  • Speed of operation