how does it actually look on the door ? it appears in the pictures & video to look very "clunky" large.
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The catch part screws into the frame of the door with three screws. You position the large piece with the pins equal distance from the catch and drill four holes in the door its self. Very easy to do and it sticks up maybe one quarter inch off the door. It's not clunky but it is about 8" long. Once installed the only way someone can come through the door is for them to break the glass. I am very pleased with the lock and ease of installation.
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Doesn't look nice at all but works great and keeps my kids safe. It hides behind my curtains so not a big deal ;)
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It IS a bit 'clunky' but does the job very well (very easy to install too). I have 3 kids under 6 and having this on the sliding doors really helps. I found the locking feature very handy. After sliding the bolts in place, there's a small key hole which can lock the bolts in place. So to answer your question...clunky?..Yes...functional?...Absolutely.
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Honestly it's not that bad. Think its 1.5" wide at most. I placed it high on the door and most people don't even notice it even when trying to get out of the door. It is the best sliding door security device I have found and I have searched alot. The active door doesn't even budge anymore.
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It fits perfectly on a regular door knob and has space. It's practically not on the way. You just have to watch closing the door an make sure the door is closed because it's a tad bit heavier and you have to pull or push it closed.
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No it is much to big, its larger than it looks. I think you would be very disapointed with the results.
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yes, it's a sort of floppy door with thick plastic panes (for insulation) I've had my door now since August I believe, and 2 dogs going in and out all the time, i'ts a sturdy door, the best made from what I researched for Double Paned Screen Doors, another reason it's a little more expensive most doggie doors are all single pane,
1450152
The previous poster is right - the door handle is the same on both sides. It's not a big deal, you'l need to get a differen handle., which is not a big deal
1169283
I had solid doors made and cut to size by the installer. My rail was bolted into a reenforced wall. My hardware does not look like that shown in the picture.
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Mine actually does not attach very well but a couple pieces of tape held it in place. Looks tacky but gets the job done. I hope this helps!
65737
It doesn't fit tight and slips and marks the door. Other than that it works well.
680127
It is pretty bulky, but if your room is big enough it would look ok. It has that 'cabin' look for sure.
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Our refrig is heavy enough so it does not move when using the door. Also it is on vinyl tile over concrete so tile is slightly indented from refrig weight. This tends to keep it from moving.
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First a message from our sponsor: Installs with a 1/8" (3.2 mm) or 1-1/2" (38.1 mm) reversible clamp ring. Outside Dimension: 11-3/4" (298.5 mm) Cut-Out Dimension: 10-1/2" (266.7 mm) Flange Distance to Edge: 5/8" (15.8 mm) No reason why it couldn't be installed in a door, inside or outside - two issues are the thickness of what it's being mounted in and aesthetics - An after thought, the porthole is tinted - I can see out fine, but seeing in is not always easy - not sure how this would work out on an interior window - trying to look into a dark room would likely be difficult - I'm a single guy with two female Miniature Schnauzers, they have never complained over appearances of anything - human females may not be so easily appeased - The inside ring has a 3/4 inch offset - there are two ways to mount it - with the porthole mounting nested into the inside ring which leaves a 'gap' of 1/8" or so - reverse the ring and the 'gap' increases to 1-1/2" or so - If the wall (door, whatever) is either 1/8" or an 1-1/2" thick, there should be no problem - Here's where the aesthetics enter - With the inside ring nested and longer screws, it could be installed on even thicker mediums (over 1/8"), BUT there will be a gap between the porthole mounting and the inside ring - If the wall was say an 1-1/4 thick, there would be a gap between the inside ring and the porthole mounting of an inch or so - With longer screws, the inside ring reversed and a wall thickness of 2-1/2 inches, again there would be a gap between the inside ring and the porthole mounting of inch or so - and you could potentially see down in between the walls - Besides aesthetics, if someone were seated next to the porthole, could there be drafts? Fixes might include a strip of foam looped around and 'sandwiched' in to fill the gap - None of that would bother me or my girls, but a spouse or elderly person might be more sensitive - I attached some pictures - one is the installation sheet from CSL, which isn't likely to help much
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I was wondering too and took a chance and bought it. At its widest point, including the plastic nubs at the ends (which do not seem easy to remove), the bar is 36 and 7/8 inches wide (nearly 37").For me, this means I can only fit it in one door way, and not symmetrically (it has to stick out farther to the right because the wall is in the way on the left), but it still seems to hold on fine, even though the foam touching the door frame is a slightly different thickness on either side.As far as depth goes, my door is 6 1/2 inches deep including trim, and it fits very well without tilting either way. I was wondering too and took a chance and bought it. At its widest point, including the plastic nubs at the ends (which do not seem easy to remove), the bar is 36 and 7/8 inches wide (nearly 37").For me, this means I can only fit it in one door way, and not symmetrically (it has to stick out farther to the right because the wall is in the way on the left), but it still seems to hold on fine, even though the foam touching the door frame is a slightly different thickness on either side.As far as depth goes, my door is 6 1/2 inches deep including trim, and it fits... » Read More I was wondering too and took a chance and bought it. At its widest point, including the plastic nubs at the ends (which do not seem easy to remove), the bar is 36 and 7/8 inches wide (nearly 37").For me, this means I can only fit it in one door way, and not symmetrically (it has to stick out farther to the right because the wall is in the way on the left), but it still seems to hold on fine, even though the foam touching the door frame is a slightly different thickness on either side.As far as depth goes, my door is 6 1/2 inches deep including trim, and it fits very well without tilting either way. « Show Less
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Hello - The "over the door" piece is in a "fixed" position. Thank you for your question.
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The door on mine fits very loosely. It looks like it was made that way and it seems to work fine. I assumed it had something to do with the ventilation.
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Too heavy to be mounted on a standard cabinet door. The wall is the best option cause of weight after polishes are in it. Hope that helps!
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1) In only, 2) out only 3) closed completely 4) open completely I'm not thrilled with this door. There is no liner to cover up the bar inside of the door once you cut the hole so wood shows. It's rough, and over time it will probably darken and look crappy. Also, they did not send screws long enough to adequately attach it to the door. I had screws, so it worked out, but this is not the best door I've ever bought. If I were to do it over, I'd find another option. My cat passed away shortly after we got it, so not sure how it will hold up, but prior doors at other homes installed easier and lasted longer than I anticipate this one will. 1) In only, 2) out only 3) closed completely 4) open completely I'm not thrilled with this door. There is no liner to cover up the bar inside of the door once you cut the hole so wood shows. It's rough, and over time it will probably darken and look crappy. Also, they did not send screws long enough to adequately attach it to the door. I had screws, so it worked out, but this is not the best door I've ever bought. If I were to do it over, I'd find another option. My cat passed away shortly after we got it, so not sure how it will hold up, but prior doors at other homes installed easier and... » Read More 1) In only, 2) out only 3) closed completely 4) open completely I'm not thrilled with this door. There is no liner to cover up the bar inside of the door once you cut the hole so wood shows. It's rough, and over time it will probably darken and look crappy. Also, they did not send screws long enough to adequately attach it to the door. I had screws, so it worked out, but this is not the best door I've ever bought. If I were to do it over, I'd find another option. My cat passed away shortly after we got it, so not sure how it will hold up, but prior doors at other homes installed easier and lasted longer than I anticipate this one will. « Show Less
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It is big and heavy. Some assembly is required but it is very easy to do. It will fit through a doorway before assembly... not after. Both side arms come off which make it narrow enough to fit through a doorway. We used one of those wheeled trolleys to move it around. It's very heavy.