I have a bathroom door that is quite loud when operated. And when someone goes to the bathroom at night, it innevatibly wakes someone up (and baby room is just across from the bathroom!) there are 3 components of noise, and I was wondering if there is an alternative to fixing them:
- door bangs against the jamb (this is fixed with simple foam bumpers)
- latch mechanism makes a loud CLUNK when door is pushed closed (I was able to dampen it just a bit by putting foam inside strike plate, but it is still quite loud)
- lock button also makes a CLUNK when the knob is turned and it is released (this can be battled by replacing with a mechanism that needs to be manually opened [twist instead of push] but it is less convenient, and I would prefer something that automatically unlocks)
Any suggestions as to a knob that has a dampening of the latch and lock button? I have only found one youtube video of my ideal handle, but there is no information on how it works, where to buy it, or anything else: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GniHw2g_iII
Best Answer
If you just want the bathroom door held closed, remove the latch mechanism totally, install a dummy knob and use a magnetic closure to hold the door in place.
You do not even need the magnet to touch the matched plate on the stronger ones. If you are using a bit of foam or a vinyl bumper on the door itself, adjust the magnet back from the plate until it is about 1/16 inch away. It will hold without a click.
If you need a lock for other times, use a surface mounted privacy bolt.