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When ordering parts for renovation or home improvement, it's easy to forget the small things like door stops. But these little buggers are important – I have a mark on the wall to prove it! Unfortunately, I have even seen holes in walls because there were no door stops. The simplest solution to avoiding these problems is to make sure you’re purchasing the right doorstops for your doors. After all, it’s much cheaper to buy a door stop rather than replace your damaged wall!
Believe it or not, there are quite a lot of door stop styles to choose from, and it can be hard to know which one you need for your doors. So for this post, we thought we’d review the most common door stops so you understand what you’re looking at when you start shopping.
The Basic and Most Common Stops
Let’s start by breaking down the most common stops. These are usually the spring or solid stops, and luckily, they are also the most affordable. Let’s face it – when you have many doors that need stops, the cost easily adds up, so these are a good option. These types are mounted on the baseboards on the wall where the door would swing open and touch. Here’s a quick breakdown:
- Spring: The core feature of this type of door stop is its spring-loaded design. These stops consist of a metal or rubber-tipped rod attached to a base plate. The rod is then connected to a spring, allowing it to flex and absorb the force when the door makes contact.
- Solid: Unlike a spring door stop, a solid door stop doesn't have a spring-loaded mechanism; it's a stationary object placed on the floor or the wall to halt the door's movement. These are typically wedge-shaped or cylindrical.
Floor Mounted Stops
Floor-mounted stops are mounted on the ceiling. Just kidding, they are obviously mounted on the floor! They feature a sturdy base plate fixed to the floor and have an upper stop mechanism made of materials like plastic, metal, or rubber. Available in various designs, they're strategically positioned based on door swing paths and can often be adjusted to control the degree of door opening. The styles to choose from are endless and also very stylish. Some are magnetic, where you can attach the small magnetic piece to the door so it stays propped open. How handy!
Wall-Mounted Stops
The wall-mounted stops are probably just as obvious to guess where mounted as the floor mount stops. I hope anyway, but if you couldn't figure it out... It’s the wall! These stops consist of a base plate and a protruding element made of materials like metal or rubber, which is designed to absorb the impact of the door. To install a wall-mounted stop, you’ll want to make sure you position the stop at the appropriate height on the wall. There are usually adjustable options available for different door sizes. And just like all the other door stops, there are different styles to choose from, such as one with a handy hook that attaches to your door to hold the door open.
Hinge Pin Door Stops
This style attaches to your hinge and is easily unnoticed. Installed within the hinge, they have a protruding element, often made of rubber, which contacts the door frame to limit its opening. These stops are great because they’re inconspicuous, so they’re practical for a variety of door types and offer a seamless solution to prevent damage without requiring additional hardware on walls or floors. But be careful when ordering these, because some require using the same brand of hinge or it won't work and you may be using it as a paperweight. You may also have to order extra pieces like extended button tips to attach them properly.
Protect Your Walls and Doors with Door Stops
These are the basic and most common types of doorstops that can work with almost any door. When it comes to making your house run smoothly, there are many miscellaneous door hardware items that are easily forgotten or go unnoticed but are equally important. We have quite a variety available right here at Direct Door Hardware. Check out more of the door hardware we have to offer or go ahead and give us a call at 307-886-9449 with any questions or concerns. Our door hardware experts are always happy to help!