Yale Tubular Pocket Door Lock - Round Privacy

This privacy lock fits doors 1-3/8” to 1-3/4” thick with standard tubular prep — 2-1/8” face bore and 1” edge bore. It’s designed for bathrooms and bedrooms where you need a lock that actually locks. The Grade 3 certification means it’s built for residential use, not commercial abuse.

Worth it if you’re installing pocket doors in Montana homes. The universal handing saves headaches — works on both right and left-handed doors without switching parts. Skip it if you need security. This is privacy hardware, not a deadbolt.

Installation Specs That Matter

The four-step installation starts with marking your door center at 36”-40” height, drilling a 2-1/8” hole through the face and 1” hole in the edge, prepping the jamb with the strike plate template, then mounting the lock with included screws. Nothing complicated if you’ve hung doors before.

Specification	Value
Door Thickness	1-3/8” to 1-3/4”
Backset	2-3/8” (60mm)
Face Bore	2-1/8” (54mm)
Edge Bore	1” (25mm)
Strike Plate	2-1/4” x 1” radius corner

The kit includes interior and exterior trim plates, the 2-3/8” backset latch, strike plate and box, mounting hardware, plus installation template. Everything you need except the door and the holes.

The zinc base construction is standard for residential privacy locks. Not fancy, but it works. The non-handed components minimize installation mistakes — smart design for contractors who don’t want callbacks about backwards locks.

Privacy Function and Finish Options

The locking thumbturn provides privacy from the inside with an exterior emergency release — standard bathroom/bedroom configuration. Turn the thumbturn, door’s locked. Stick something small in the outside hole, door’s unlocked. Simple as that.

Six finishes give you options: Polished Brass (US3), Satin Brass (US4), Oil Rubbed Bronze (US10B), Satin Nickel (US15), Flat Black (US19), and Polished Chrome (US26). Match whatever’s already in the house without special ordering.

Yale backs the mechanics with a limited lifetime warranty and the finish for 5 years. That’s confidence in the zinc construction and plating process. California Prop 65 warning comes standard — everything has chemicals in California.

Yale’s pocket door locks are known for smooth sliding action, concealed mounting, and flush profiles that sit neatly in the door. The Expressions series emphasizes modern and transitional styles with refined quality. Contractors praise the durability, ease of installation, and sleek appearance.

Bottom line: it’s a privacy lock that does what privacy locks do. The round profile won’t snag clothes like square edges can. Universal handing means fewer SKUs to stock. Grade 3 rating tells you exactly where it belongs — residential interiors, not commercial buildings.

FAQ

What door thickness does this lock fit? 1-3/8” to 1-3/4” thickness range, which covers standard residential doors. Measure your pocket door before ordering — thin doors won’t work.

Does this lock require special door prep? Standard tubular prep with 2-1/8” face bore and 1” edge bore. Same holes you’d drill for any tubular lockset.

Can this be installed on an existing pocket door? Yes, if the door isn’t prepped yet. Mark at 36”-40” height, drill the face and edge holes, then follow the template for strike placement.

What’s the difference between privacy and passage versions? Privacy has a locking thumbturn inside with emergency release outside. Passage has no lock — just pulls on both sides.

Does the finish hold up in bathrooms? Yale provides a 5-year finish warranty. Zinc base with your choice of six finishes. Should handle bathroom humidity fine with normal ventilation.