Little tricks. How to make a simple latch for a furniture door with your own hands?

Homemade security features

You can make devices that prevent doors and cabinets from opening with your own hands; for this you need to use your imagination.
Parents seal cabinets with duct tape or put rubber bands on handles, and hide the extension cord in a cardboard box. If you make furniture protective devices yourself, make sure they are reliable before use.

Option for homemade protection from corners of furniture using polyurethane pipe and tape:

Homemade protection option for drawers:

Purpose

You can find a wide range of door closers in Ikea, Leroy Merlin, or look through the catalogs of such hardware manufacturers as Blum, GTV or Boyard. In cities like Moscow or St. Petersburg this is not a problem. And the conventional Tyumen is not much inferior to them.

Closers for sliding wardrobes are special mechanisms designed for self-closing doors, which are subsequently fixed in a stationary state. Here I would like to note that stoppers do not always cope with the assigned tasks. Closers are mounted on doors, protecting them from damage in the event of accidental or deliberate sharp slamming. Many companies, including Aristo, offer similar products.

At the same time, door closers are almost never included in the basic package of a coupe. That is, these elements have to be purchased and installed separately.

I can’t say that this fittings are incredibly expensive, but the price depends on many factors.

A characteristic feature of the devices, as well as their advantage, is the ability to install them at any time and as needed, when the cabinet is already assembled.

In most cases, they are universal, that is, the mount fits different models and configurations of the coupe itself. If you have a frame with an aluminum profile, almost every door closer you choose will probably suit your cabinet specifically. As you can imagine, the key feature is soft closing. Plus, the device protects the doors and side pillars of the coupe from mechanical damage. This will be an especially useful addition for those whose facades have glass or mirrors.

If you slam the door hard without calculating the subsequent impact, the glass and mirror can easily break.

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.

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.

Installation options

Initially, you need to determine what material the doors are made of:

This is very important, because the installation process depends on the material. Let's look at the most common installation options:

• Full mortise is suitable for doors with glass and chipboard.
• The lock escutcheon is ideal for doors made of glass and with mirrors.
• Partial insertion is used for cabinets made of laminated chipboard.

There are more complex models on sale: magnetic, electromagnetic. They are not recommended to be installed on cabinet doors, since during installation the weight of the structure is also calculated, which is difficult to implement at home.

Types of children's blockers

For windows

They do not allow the frame to be opened or inform the parent with a loud sound that the window has opened. You should choose them taking into account the type of window: rising, sliding, opening inward or outward.

Flexible devices

There is also a universal type of device; they cover windows, any cabinets and a refrigerator. They are made of flexible material and are attached using an adhesive base at a height that a tomboy definitely cannot reach.

For drawers

The lock will prevent the drawer from being pulled out, protecting children from the drawer falling on their feet when opened abruptly. Such devices are secured with small screws from the inside.

Using such locks live:

But such protection does not always work - the test drive from the girl Yana failed...

Corner clamps

They are used for various cabinets, they are attached to the side and do not allow the door to be opened, they are often made of plastic, but are reliable.

For toilet lid

Children love to wash their hands in the toilet and throw toys in it, but they will not be able to open the lid, which is secured with a toilet lid lock.

For doors

There are two types: some fix the door in a certain position, while others do not allow it to be closed completely. The second type is in great demand, as soft shock absorbers allow you to use the door as safely as possible.

Plugs for sockets

Thanks to this plug, the baby will not be able to put anything into the socket.

They can be made of plastic or rubber.

Review of protective devices from a wise dad:

Types and requirements

They cannot say that you need to choose a mortise lock for furniture with the same care as for entrance doors. It all depends on what and from whom you are protecting by installing a lock on the furniture. You can buy a regular latch or install something like a hook. But such a scheme only makes it possible to close, but not in any way protect property from strangers, or from children, who are not allowed to climb into certain drawers, bedside tables and cabinets.

Mortise locks are currently the most popular because they have the maximum degree of protection

At the same time, it is important for the consumer to know how to choose the right design and what to pay attention to

The main selection criteria can be considered:

• degree of reliability;
• safety class;
• manufacturing materials.

You cannot buy a quality product at a low price. Cheap locks cannot be of high quality, even if you buy them somewhere in Ikea or Leroy Merlin. You can’t just go and take the lo50 19/20 lock, despite its decent characteristics. Each situation requires an individual approach.

Currently, furniture mortise locks are:

• cylinder;
• suvaldnymi.

There are outdated and not the most reliable cross-shaped devices, but they do not apply to mortise ones. We will also consider them.

The classification depends precisely on the secret mechanism used. The round cylindrical version is suitable for some, while others will prefer the lever version.

Let's take a look at them separately and find out some of their characteristic features.

Cross-shaped

I note that the castle can be based on various materials used. They are used to create the structure itself, and the second is used to cover it.

As a result, the following applies:

In cruciform designs, cylinder mechanisms with a pin of a certain configuration are taken as a basis. The arrangement is in-line, but each pin can have several code pins at once. The turnkey well is made in the form of a cross. A good option as a lock for a metal entrance door.

The locking mechanisms here are cylinder. Their secrecy is low, as is their security class. That is, hacking will not be so difficult

But if we are talking about a furniture lock, this is not so important

Cylinder mechanisms

New developments and technologies are being actively introduced in the manufacture of locking systems. This made it possible to introduce a new type of cylinder mechanism, which is called Mult Lock. The whole secret lies in the removable cylinder, which has many different cuts.

The cuts are:

The cylinders themselves are implemented according to a key-key or key-toggle scheme.

Such locks are quite in demand and popular because they have a high security class. Plus, they are quite convenient to use and can be used as a central lock for a bedside table. The installation itself does not require any special skills, although you will have to try.

Level

This is a fairly solid lock in the form of a plastic bag with a complex configuration. The crossbar plate moves in the resulting groove. Most furniture lever locks have a slot. This allows the lever to give a certain position, characteristic of a particular lock.

Mortise furniture locks are equipped with a set of levers. This allows the user to quickly and easily replace the entire locking mechanism.

In most cases, keys have two bits with a secret, which increases the reliability and safety of the design. If you need to reprogram the suvadas, they can simply be swapped with each other.

Door plugs

For a small child, the entire apartment is one continuous threat. And even such a seemingly harmless thing as a door carries a danger for him: a baby can, while holding onto the door, accidentally close it and get his fingers pinched.

Protection for interior doors also comes in different configurations, but the essence is the same - to prevent the door from closing. This can be a small prop that fits under the door, or a large, U-shaped rubber pad that fits anywhere on the door to prevent it from closing.

So, buying childproof furniture today is not a whim, but a necessity caused by the activity and curiosity of a rapidly developing baby. Remember: a pinched finger is the most harmless thing that can happen if you don’t take care of your baby’s safety.

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Design features

In most cases, the closer is a universal mechanism that has a standard design.

Such devices have several basic structural elements.

If you see a door closer, it will probably consist of:

• housings;
• pusher piston;
• springs;
• stopper for the upper guides;
• decorative elements;
• fastenings for installation;
• factory packaging;
• instructions;
• manufacturer's markings.

In some cases, it becomes possible to independently regulate the speed at which the door will close.

To regulate the speed, a special valve is installed on the end side of the body. To change the parameters, you simply need to turn it using a regular hex key.

If we talk about the sizes and shapes of the products, these are mainly universal designs that can be used on most facades made on the basis of aluminum profiles. This does not have to be a door closer from the same manufacturer as the standard fittings on your coupe. For example, having bought Aristo sliding doors, you can buy door closers from other brands, such as Blum, Boyard or something more budget-friendly.

Defense Mechanisms

The simplest devices for locking cabinet doors and cabinets can be made with your own hands. Our mothers and grandmothers used such simple methods using improvised means. Two adjacent door handles can be tied with a strong thick thread, rope or elastic band.

The disadvantage of this method is that the baby may well, over time, master the method of getting rid of such a “lock” and, with his own hands, open up access to the hidden depths of the furniture shelves. In addition, this is inconvenient for adults themselves, because the rope or elastic band will have to be removed every time you need to take something from the closet, and then re-attached to the handle.

Drawers or wardrobe doors can be blocked by gluing a strip of wide adhesive tape or insulating tape to their sliding surface. The disadvantages of this method are the same as those described above. In addition, the tape will leave sticky marks that are difficult to remove on furniture surfaces. You can curtain a chest of drawers or a cabinet with a large blanket or tablecloth.

The child will most likely see only a solid piece of matter and move on to more interesting things. This method is only suitable for very small and unintelligent children. It can be used as a temporary measure until more secure locking devices can be installed as soon as possible.

Sometimes furniture doors or drawers are equipped with mortise locks. Basically, such locks were often found in old furniture. In this case, you just need to find the key and do not forget to close the lock on the furniture with it after each use. Keep keys to cabinets and shelves out of the reach of small children. And of course, it is very undesirable to forget the storage location or lose the treasured key. In this case, taking the necessary items from bedside tables and chests of drawers will no longer be possible for an adult. However, modern furniture manufacturers do not often embed locks into drawers and doors.

If possible, it is better to take care of such furniture in advance by choosing the appropriate model or having it made to special order. It is not entirely advisable to embed such locks into existing furniture. The difficulty is choosing the lock itself.

Mounted, not requiring additional installation

The easiest to install and most effective bollards are hinged ones. They are threaded through the door handles and secured with a stopper. No additional installation is required on the furniture frame.

There are models in flexible and rigid versions:

A mechanism with a polypropylene tape passed through a stopper (like those found in jackets for adjusting the elastic tension). This locking system can connect handles located at a distance of up to 20 cm from each other. In addition, the possibility of mechanical damage to the facades if the child persistently wants to open the door is practically eliminated (which cannot be said about the plastic bracket).

Plastic bracket with lock . The design is rigid, which means that only closely spaced handles can be connected. The price is reasonable.

Padlocks cannot be used on all types of door fittings, but only on classic handle-brackets.

One of the disadvantages of hinged security devices is the likelihood of quick failure of door handles: loosening, breaking holes for self-tapping screws, breakage of fittings. Otherwise, the locks have proven themselves to be very reliable assistants.

Are they really necessary?

Many parents have become convinced of the convenience and safety of using locking devices for furniture doors and drawers. When there is a little explorer in the house, you should not skimp on safety measures. Moreover, manufacturers provide a very wide range of locks and locks for cabinet doors and drawers.

In addition to the fact that such devices and mechanisms protect the baby from injuries and dangers associated with heavy or sharp objects, chemicals from cabinet shelves, they also relieve parents from forced cleaning. While exploring the spaces of a chest of drawers or drawers, the baby often leaves behind a decent mess.

Parents of especially active and inquisitive little ones have to put things in order and do cleaning several times a day. Before mom has time to sort out the clothes thrown out of the drawer, the sound of tubes of cream and bottles of eau de toilette falling to the floor, or even the sound of a broken cup, can already be heard from the next room.

Scolding a child for his natural interest in his surroundings is almost the same as scolding a person for wanting to sleep or eat. The development of intelligence and physical functions is inextricably linked with the practical study of the world. The baby actively moves, looks at, touches objects, and drags them into his mouth. He does this not at all out of conscious mischief, and not out of a desire to deliberately annoy you. Remember this. Do not limit the child in his natural development by making scandals and scolding him for sloppiness.

Although it’s a rare mother who manages to contain her anger and irritation after yet another misstep by the fidget. The baby does not have the skills to carefully handle objects, but he will learn just this and much more throughout the first months and years of his life. You can make this process mutually enjoyable, interesting and safe enough for your child only with the protective help of parents.

For an overview of child safety locks on drawers in action, see below.

Selection rules

When purchasing fittings for a wardrobe, look at the quality of workmanship - replacing it in the future will not be easy. The service life of moving elements, the load on shelves, and ease of use depend on the quality of components. The rollers must withstand repeated door openings, and the sliding mechanism must operate smoothly and effortlessly.

When purchasing components, take into account the manufacturer’s reputation and reviews of models; do not skimp on parts. Corners, hooks, door handles, profiles for facades, in addition to their main function, also perform a decorative function.

Expert opinion Bashir Rabadanov Technologist at the furniture company Woodband

Buy all parts from one manufacturer. This will protect against possible inconsistencies between the elements of the fittings, and therefore prevent inconvenience during operation.

The table shows manufacturers of reliable accessories whose products are on the Russian market. The rating is based on customer reviews.

Closing the closet from the child

Hinged cabinet doors are also better protected from children. Otherwise, leaving him alone for a minute, you risk returning to the room to find a pile of linen from the lower shelves and your little one happily frolicking with him. As a rule, U-shaped latches are installed on swing doors.

This is the simplest method of protection, since it does not require drilling holes in the furniture, or even gluing the protection to the surface of the furniture.

You can also use latches in the form of plastic hooks. They consist of two parts: the first part is attached to one cabinet door, and the other - the hook itself - is installed on the other door. When the doors are closed, the cabinet is locked with a hook.

The closet door can also be locked. A mirror on a wardrobe is a very attractive item for a baby. Usually, small children enthusiastically roll closet doors, look at their reflection in the mirror, and drag all the things from the lower shelves to the floor.

Of course, devices that are installed on hinged cabinets are not suitable for sliding wardrobes. But still, today there is protection for such furniture. The most popular type of security for sliding wardrobes is the butterfly latch. It is installed on one of the doors, next to the second door. When the “wings” are lowered, the cabinet door is in a movable state. By pressing a special button, the “butterfly wings” rise and prevent the cabinet door from rolling.

Selecting and installing a lock for a sliding wardrobe

The closet lock must perform a locking function and serve reliably for many years. Installation of the mechanism is quite simple and does not require special skills.

Today everyone can afford a wardrobe. It is compact, roomy and convenient. Regardless of whether you purchase a finished product, make it to order, or make it yourself, you should decide in advance whether you will need a lock for the sliding wardrobe. Most often, families with small children or owners of office premises think about locks.

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.

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.

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.

Types and models of blockers

Locking locks are designed for hinged sashes and doors. Depending on the type of handles on the doors, they come in different shapes. These locks are very easy and quick to install on cabinet handles and securely hold the doors in the closed position. Door locks of this type look neat and will not damage your furniture. They do not tear or stretch when opened and closed multiple times, and are quite strong and durable.

For sliding doors and drawers in a chest of drawers or cabinets, soft Velcro locks are suitable. They are attached to the side and front surfaces of the furniture and connected with a special fastener, thereby keeping the drawer from sliding out. Depending on the model, the locking mechanisms may be different: special hidden buttons, hooks and ears. Locks of this type can also be used to lock the doors of kitchen appliances that are dangerous for children (refrigerator, microwave oven, oven). After all, the baby is unlikely to limit his travels to the living room and his children's room.

To protect the child from a heavy box falling on his feet, you can attach special latches that block the extension. Even if a young fidget somehow manages the lock blocking the drawer, the latch will work when pulled out and will not allow the drawer to be pulled out of the cabinet too far. Such devices are attached to the inside of the furniture and block the movement of the drawer to a certain amplitude. Fastening is carried out either using bolts or using holders glued to the inner surface of the box

More expensive models of locks and security devices are often equipped with a special built-in sensor that emits an audible signal when an attempt is made to open incorrectly (pulling the handle while the lock is closed or applying force to the mechanism itself). The intensity and type of sound signal can be adjusted through the settings. For vigilant parents, this is undoubtedly a significant advantage.

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

The closet lock must perform a locking function and serve reliably for many years. Installation of the mechanism is quite simple and does not require special skills.

Today everyone can afford a wardrobe. It is compact, roomy and convenient. Regardless of whether you purchase a finished product, make it to order, or make it yourself, you should decide in advance whether you will need a lock for the sliding wardrobe. Most often, families with small children or owners of office premises think about locks.