How to Use Door Stop and What are They For

Fig.1 Back plate

By Gary Boutin

Supplies and Tools:
Metal door kit
Back plate
Brass screw
Door spring with rubber cap

This post shows the four steps to install a simple spring door stop on a wall.

Step 1: Fig.1 shows all the parts to a wall door spring.

• The round piece is the back plate which has a hole at the bottom.
• The brass screw holds the back plate to the wall, or baseboard.
• The spring wire is the actual door spring with a rubber tip.

Step 2: Fig.2 shows the back plate and the brass screw against the wall. Place the hole at the bottom of the back plate. The spring will need to go into the hole.

Fig.2 Screw

Step 3: Fig.3 shows the spring is being turned into the hole.

Fig.3 Tuning

Step 4: Fig.4 shows the spring completely against the wall ready for use.

Fig.4 Spring

Step 5: Door stops have been used since homes have needed doors for protection and privacy. This post provides information and pictures showing the different choices available to the homeowner.  

Fig.5 shows a stubby spring doorstop.

Fig.5 Stubby

Step 6: The main use of the door stop is to stop the door from damaging the walls. Fig.6 shows the door stop is mounted on the door and prevents the wall or cabinet from being damaged.  

Fig.6 Door mounted

Step 7: Door stops used for homes can be decorative and come in a variety of colors. Fig.7 shows this spring is colored aluminum perfect for the bath.

Fig.7 Bronze

Step 8: Baseboard door stops are attached to the bottom edge of the baseboard by a metal base with a screw in the bottom of the base, the spring is screwed into the baseboard to give the spring a firm foundation.

Fig.8 Baseboard stop

Step 9: Floor door stops are attached to the floor and have a rubber base, usually used on heavier doors. Some of these are seen in business offices.

Step 10: Fig.9 and fig.10 shows a wall-mounted door stops are installed on walls and stop the door at the door knob. Fig. 11 and fig.12 shows circular wall mounted shield to prevent the door handle from damaging the wall.
Step 11: Hinge pin door stops stop the door out of the way on the hinge. The stop is usually mounted on the top hinge, and this combination stops the door from hitting the wall. The problem with this stop is it can pull the hinge out and damage the door.

Fig.9 Commercial

Fig.10 Wall mounted

Fig.11 Package

Fig.12 Mounted shield

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