How do you make an interior door into a security deadbolt door?
i have a closet that I would like to turn into a secure space for valuables? presently it has a pre-hung hollow panel doorwith a regular handle lock and a dead bolt, also the hinges are exposed outward. How would I beef up the frame and surface of the door. I can't find a pre-hung steel clad and steel frame security door. Any ideas or makers you mightsuggest would be great.Thanks,Eclipsebigdog
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First would be to switch the hinges, but with the door being hollow - that's not going to do much as far as security. Even if you filled the hollow core with foam, I think it would still be enough to kick in.
Your best bet is to eventually replace it with a new door. Have you tried looking on any buy/sell/trade sites? We see doors all the time.
I would rethink this idea. Any door that is beefed up to be a security door inside a house is screaming "there's valuables inside" that just creates a challenge for any thief. Either get a whole house security system or a large stand up safe that can be installed inside the closet and bolted to the floor.
I had the same dilemma. I purchased a gun safe even though I have no firearms.