If t door has a window like outside doors it can be easy to break the glass reach in and turn the lock to open.
How to secure a bedroom door from the outside.
For instance adding a surface bolt can offer security from the inside of the bedroom.
Failing that this person will kick the door until it s open.
This is less common on bedroom doors as most do not have windows.
Even still the thumb turn can be a security issue if that is something you are concerned about.
The door is placed on the inside of the frame leading into the room and opens inward to the room.
Check your existing deadbolt.
But there are other methods that can be used to secure a door without a lock such as door wedges and alarms.
Most door handlesets and door knobs make use of spindles to connect both halves of the door set.
If the spindle and the outer door handle and door knob are removed your door will effectively be locked.
This plastic can be applied like window tint and keeps the glass from shattering even when there is a puncture.
The handle turns the spindle which then retracts the latch to open the door.
Long throw bolt see buying a deadbolt.
Any exterior door that only has a lock in the doorknob isn t secure.
Consider installing a keyed lock with a deadbolt or putting additional security measures in place.
Surface bolts have a latch that slides from the door to a receptacle installed on the door frame.
Place a door wedge with an alarm under the door to block it.
The 8 2 steel door security bar is positioned securely on the floor about 8 inches from the door then placed on the doorknob for easy installation.
Even a shoe or a slipper can work if the gap is large enough.
A sturdy screwdriver or small pry bar can quickly bow the doorjamb enough to release the latch.
I have purchased key locks but this person will either use something to get at the gap between the frame and door to the locking mechanism damaging or breaking the lock.
It keeps the door secure from both sides.