Undisturbed open living: Lockable sliding doors

Whether bathroom/WC, home office or pantry: sliding doors can be locked on both sides (key) or on one side (WC rotary knob with emergency release on the outside). Alternatively, PLANEO smart2lock closes invisibly at the touch of a finger - with LED status display. An overview.

Sliding doors run parallel to the wall - therefore the bolt cannot engage in the striking plate of a frame and lock the door. Sliding doors can therefore be locked with a hook or circular bolt lock, for which a stop post is required. 

Classic locks with a straight bolt do not lock sliding doors - they could simply be pushed open again. Solution: Special locks for sliding doors with a compass and hook bolt. When the key is turned, the curved compass reaches behind the keyhole punching and locks the door. Special feature: Due to the curved shape, the bolt moves downwards in a circle. 

Circular and hook bolt locks are available as a set with matching striking plate. With mortise lock, with rotary knob, square, oval or round door rosettes - in white, grey, black or silver: there are numerous door lock variants also for sliding doors.

Sliding door locks that can be locked on one side are typical for sliding WC and bathroom doors. The rotary handle for locking is attached to the inside of the room. The sliding door is locked when the WC lock is turned. For emergencies: On the outside of the door is an unlocking handle that also opens the door from the other side if necessary.

1. Room & use: WC/bathroom → can be locked on one side with emergency release; passage areas → on both sides.
2. Mechanics:Compass/hook bolts require a stop post - otherwise the door can be pushed open.
3. Operation:Key/Olive classic - or smart2lock with finger touch and LED display.
4. Optics: Select handle bar/handle shell and rosette shape (round/angular/oval) to match the interior.
5. Installation type: In front of the wall or in the wall - check space for stop post or pocket construction.

The PLANEO SMART2LOCK system is invisibly integrated into the handle bar and sliding system of the sliding door. The sliding door locks or opens without the need for a key. Thanks to Bluetooth, the sliding door can be conveniently unlocked and opened at the touch of a finger. When the sliding door is locked, a small red light illuminates. Elegant and minimalist: with the PLANEO GS_49017 handle bar model, sliding glass doors can be locked quickly with just one touch.

Kitchen, bathroom or WC locking: Thanks to the large selection of door sets from GRIFFWERK, you will find the right design variant for every door leaf and the respective door width. Lockable handle bars and door handles can also be used on the left thanks to the symmetrical design.

Below you will find the 3 most frequently asked questions about lockable sliding doors from our users.

Yes, with a suitable lock. Compass/hook bolt locks require a stop mullion with strike plate; WC locks lock on one side. smart2lock integrates the locking mechanism invisibly into the handle/rail. Check the door leaf, system and available stop surface.

The rotary knob is on the inside of the room, while an emergency release is mandatory on the outside. This keeps the room private - but accessible in an emergency.

For compass/hook bolts yes - otherwise the bolt cannot grip. For smart2lock or pure single-sided locks, the mullion depends on the system/cover; check the respective installation instructions.