Pocket Door Privacy vs Passage Sets
Pocket and sliding doors save floor space, but they need their own hardware because there is no room for a knob that sticks out. The locks here mount flush and pull the door closed with a recessed edge pull, and the lock function decides whether the door can be secured for a bathroom or just latched for a closet.
Match the hardware to your door thickness and the existing mortise, and be clear about whether you need a privacy function that locks or a passage set that only latches. A privacy pocket lock for a bathroom should have an emergency release on the outside edge; a passage set will not lock at all.
Privacy (bed and bath)
Cal-Royal Privacy Sliding Door Lock Function, Satin Brass Blackened
The Cal-Royal entry here is a pocket door lock or pull in a satin brass blackened finish. Underneath, it is a privacy set.
Privacy function means a thumbturn lock inside and a small release hole outside, which is what you want on a bathroom or bedroom.
Cal-Royal Privacy Sliding Door Lock Function, Satin Chrome
This is Cal-Royal's take on a pocket door lock or pull, wearing a satin chrome finish. It ships as a privacy set.
As a privacy set it locks from the inside for a bed or bath, with an emergency release on the outside for the times someone gets stuck.
Cal-Royal Privacy Sliding Door Lock Function, Satin Nickel
Cal-Royal offers this as a pocket door lock or pull, wearing a satin nickel finish. It is set up as a privacy set.
It locks only from the inside, so treat it as bathroom-and-bedroom hardware rather than an exterior lock.
Passage (halls and closets)
Cal-Royal Passage Sliding Door Lock Function, Bright Polished Brass
Cal-Royal offers this as a pocket door lock or pull, wearing a bright polished brass finish. Underneath, it is a passage set.
A passage set only latches the door shut, which is right for a hallway or a kid's room where a lock would just cause lockouts.
Emtek Rectangular Pocket Door Lock Passage, 2-3/8" X 3-1/8", For 1-3/8" To 1-3/4" Thickness, Satin Brass
From Emtek, this is a pocket door lock or pull in a satin brass finish. It is set up as a passage set.
It is sized for material 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" thick, so check yours against that range. There is no locking here by design, so use it where you want a door to stay shut but never need it secured.
Don-Jo Pocket Door Lock Field Reversable, 2-1/2" Width, 2-3/4" Height, Brass, Passage, Adjustable For Thickness, Satin Chrome
From Don-Jo, this is a pocket door lock or pull in a satin chrome finish. It ships as a passage set.
The listed size is 2-1/2". This is a passage function, so it latches but does not lock; keep it for halls, closets, and rooms that never need privacy.
Choosing well
Sort out door thickness and the function you need first, then pick the finish. Get those right and a pocket door feels as finished as any swinging door, without eating the wall space.
At a glance: how these compare
| Camp | Product | Brand | Finish | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privacy (bed and bath) | Cal-Royal Privacy Sliding Door Lock Function, Satin Brass Blackened | Cal-Royal | Satin Brass Blackened | privacy (locking) function |
| Privacy (bed and bath) | Cal-Royal Privacy Sliding Door Lock Function, Satin Chrome | Cal-Royal | Satin Chrome | privacy (locking) function |
| Privacy (bed and bath) | Cal-Royal Privacy Sliding Door Lock Function, Satin Nickel | Cal-Royal | Satin Nickel | privacy (locking) function |
| Passage (halls and closets) | Cal-Royal Passage Sliding Door Lock Function, Bright Polished Brass | Cal-Royal | Bright Polished Brass | passage (non-locking) function |
| Passage (halls and closets) | Emtek Rectangular Pocket Door Lock Passage, 2-3/8" X 3-1/8", For 1-3/8" To 1-3/4" Thickness, Satin Brass | Emtek | Satin Brass | passage (non-locking) function |
| Passage (halls and closets) | Don-Jo Pocket Door Lock Field Reversable, 2-1/2" Width, 2-3/4" Height, Brass, Passage, Adjustable For Thickness, Satin Chrome | Don-Jo | Satin Chrome | passage (non-locking) function |
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