HELP (I’m locked in my bedroom... no joke)

paul7g

Ok, so this is embarrassing.

I’ve moved into a new home and I was trying to find the key to my bedroom.

There was a second key attached to the key in the en-suite door in my bedroom so I tried that.

It was quite stiff, but it did flick the lock over, and now I can’t unlock it.

I took the key out and the key pattern is identical To the en-suite so it must have just been a spare copy of the en-suite key... I.e - not the bedroom door key.

My other half is quite worried as the bedroom door is now locked and we are stuck inside :-(

Any suggestions on how I might get it open. I can’t call a locksmith as I can’t unlock / access the front door of my house now.

I’ve tried Googling and YouTubing but they all seem to be American doors.

I’ve attached a photo of my door below.

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AllForIt

https://i.ibb.co/R4tDbJP/4301-D291-5269-4-A7-A-9361-32-E410-BAB9-B0.jpg

pm1977x

Locksmith can get in your front door no problem, then do the bedroom door, expensive though!

pm1977x

Or call a relative who has a ladder and a set of screwdrivers.

paul7g

pm1977x wrote: »

Locksmith can get in your front door no problem, then do the bedroom door, expensive though!

Thanks for the quick reply.

I’d rather see if I can do something myself first.

Would unscrewing the screws give me better access to try turn the lock?

Does anyone know the name of this type of lock as I’m sure there will be some information online as to how unlock or ‘pick’ the lock?

lucalux

If it turned the latch once I would keep trying it, I'd jiggle it and apply pressure in different directions as you try to turn it, as the teeth may not be that different between the two keys, maybe?

Best of luck to ye! I've actually done similar myself and lived to tell the tale:)

paul7g

lucalux wrote: »

If it turned the latch once I would keep trying it, I'd jiggle it and apply pressure in different directions as you try to turn it, as the teeth may not be that different between the two keys, maybe?

Best of luck to ye! I've actually done similar myself and lived to tell the tale:)

Thanks, I’ve tried that for an hour now with no luck :-(

khalessi

Are the door hinges accessible?

paul7g

khalessi wrote: »

Are the door hinges accessible?

No, they are on the inside of the door frame and door.

lucalux

paul7g wrote: »

Thanks, I’ve tried that for an hour now with no luck :-(

Took me over an hour with a locked bedroom door, so do keep trying along with anything anyone else comes up with maybe!

I think thats a Basta key, it should have a number on the top of the key

rdhma

paul7g wrote: »

Thanks for the quick reply.

I’d rather see if I can do something myself first.

Would unscrewing the screws give me better access to try turn the lock?

Does anyone know the name of this type of lock as I’m sure there will be some information online as to how unlock or ‘pick’ the lock?

Unscrewing the handle will not give you access to the lock.
Definitely try the key that locked the door.
At worst, a new plain interior door can be had for under €50.
https://mybuildingsupplies.ie/product/door-internal-flush-78x28?gclid=Cj0KCQjw7sz6BRDYARIsAPHzrNJayzNpYNd73i4ejBvHVBuZ2cCljUzNFwZ0WtCTaTrSshbpRw3cXGIaAq6uEALw_wcB

They're only made of thin veneer, so if you can't get out otherwise, just kick the door in and buy a new one, cheaper than a locksmith.

Metric Tensor

A picture of the whole door and an idea of what "tools" you have in there with you might help people who know about these things. (I'd be no expert myself but I'd like a better look at the frame)

con747

If it's a panel door or a weak door it would most likely be cheaper to put your foot through it in a last resort situation and be less to replace than a call out of a locksmith.

As said above

paul7g

rdhma wrote: »

Unscrewing the handle will not give you access to the lock.
Definitely try the key that locked the door.
At worst, a new plain interior door can be had for under €50.
https://mybuildingsupplies.ie/product/door-internal-flush-78x28?gclid=Cj0KCQjw7sz6BRDYARIsAPHzrNJayzNpYNd73i4ejBvHVBuZ2cCljUzNFwZ0WtCTaTrSshbpRw3cXGIaAq6uEALw_wcB

They're only made of thin veneer, so if you can't get out otherwise, just kick the door in and buy a new one, cheaper than a locksmith.

Thanks, I’ll keep trying and will update the thread with the result... even if it means kicking the door down

L1011

A picture of the key would be useful.

Charging the door will work, with damage. Internal doors are designed to hold back fire, nothing else.

Castlekeeper

Not the worst room to be locked into at this hour of the night, and you've company too, I'd sleep on it, sure you even have an en-suite!
BTW I just watched "The Revenant" there on 2, I'd say you'll be grand...

lucalux

I found this on good old Boards, if you have a clothes hanger

http://https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057801892&page=3[/URL]

paul7g

Metric Tensor wrote: »

A picture of the whole door and an idea of what "tools" you have in there with you might help people who know about these things. (I'd be no expert myself but I'd like a better look at the frame)

The lock does turn a couple of mm back but just not the whole way... probably only about 20% of the way

Tell me how

paul7g wrote: »

Thanks for the quick reply.

I’d rather see if I can do something myself first.

Would unscrewing the screws give me better access to try turn the lock?

Does anyone know the name of this type of lock as I’m sure there will be some information online as to how unlock or ‘pick’ the lock?

Not really. Aside from maybe making you feel you are doing something, there isn't much point.

some people leave keys on the top of door frames to prevent children locking doors. Can you call someone to come and see if there are keys in such a location, or elsewhere for this lock?

Have a good luck around the room, and under the bed or in bedside drawers to see if the key is actually already in the room.

Be frustrating to get a locksmith involved and then find the key in the room in a few days time.

I would echo what others are saying and keep trying the key that closed it, don't be too forceful with it, but jiggle it gently in as many directions as possible while trying to turn it.

quartz1

By coincidence I just watched Room and it took them years to get out out


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paul7g

I’ll sleep on it and see if I can turn it in the morning.

Thank you to all of you for your help... I did not expect so much help from so many people, especially at this hour of the night... THANK YOU

con747

Just don't try lock the en suite:eek:

Technophobe

With the way your luck is going, you will be right about now discovering that the missus decided to spice things up with a chastity belt

gandalfio

Metric Tensor wrote: »

A picture of the whole door and an idea of what "tools" you have in there with you might help people who know about these things. (I'd be no expert myself but I'd like a better look at the frame)

A bit like Apollo 13

Vita nova

I'm not suggesting you do this but this is probably what MacGyver would do. Tie the bed sheets together to make a rope and tie one end around something secure in the bedroom and put the other end out the window. Get your partner to hold the bed sheet rope for added security and then climb down it.

Once you get down, you can pass some tools to your partner or get a ladder or you might find a key that works.

psicic

Are you sure the 'knuckles' of the door hinges aren't visible your side of the door?
If they are, look up how to pop hinges off door. If you have the tools that would free you

Been stuck in locked rooms in similar scenarios - you're lucky to have an en-suite!

In one house I lived in, there was one door in particular I got caught behind three times - locked easy enough, but was very temperamental unlocking. There was a sweet spot of pushing up and in on the lock with the key while pulling on the handle and lifting the door that would unlock the door. I have to admit, the only way I found that combination was through sheer rage and disbelief that a key that could lock a door wouldn't then unlock a door.

Castlekeeper

Well?

joeguevara

Talk to your lock calmly. Because communication is Key.

Lex Luthor

Where is the op based?

Lumen

Lex Luthor wrote: »

Where is the op based?

In the bedroom, mostly.

Day Lewin

SO WHAT HAPPENED??