How to choose door stops
The function of door stops is mainly to protect walls and furniture from possible impacts resulting from opening or closing doors. In this way, and to avoid damage that the doors may cause, it is common to place these accessories that fix the doors so that they do not move and do not cause broken glass, scratches, cracks or even damage to the door itself.
Thus, there is a wide variety of wall door stops and floor door stops. These can vary depending on their aesthetics, material, design or even functionality . That is why, to install a door stop, it is important to know in advance what types there are and what differences there are:
1. Normal buffer stop
It is the most common of all stops, and its main function is to protect possible impacts caused to furniture and walls. While it is true, these stops can vary depending on whether they are fixed to the wall or the floor using screws or adhesives (there are also even magnet or magnetic door stops).
On the other hand, they may vary depending on the material they are made of. They are often made of wood, plastic or metal . Some even include springs or rubber for greater protection and less impact. These elements make the stops acquire a special characteristic, making them silent stops since they absorb the noise caused by impacts to a greater extent.
If you want to know our entire catalog of normal door stops, consult this catalog:
Door stops
2. Retaining stop
There is a special type of stopper that performs an additional function of holding the door to ensure greater comfort . These retainers can work thanks to a rotating piece, a clamp and even a magnet . They can vary depending on the finishes as well as the materials , even being fixed with screws or adhesives.
If you want to consult the door retainers that exist, consult our catalog here:
Door retainers3. Shims and retainers
There are other elements that fulfill a similar function without having to be fixed to the door or wall. This is the case of wedges , which allow the door to be held at specific times without the need to drill or hole anything. In the case of heavy doors or those that are elevated , there are certain elements that adapt to these characteristics, being a type of stops for large doors, since conventional stops would not fulfill their function. For this reason, the retainers are large pieces that adapt to this type of doors and that are also removed once they have been used.
Consult our catalog of door wedges:
Door wedges4. Other types of stops
There are some types of stops that are incorporated directly into door handles to prevent damage to walls or furniture. In this way, handle stops are a solution to avoid placing stops on the floor . Furthermore, its installation on the handle is very simple and prevents collision with the wall by absorbing all the force generated by the impact. It is inserted into the handle as if it were a ring.
Another more subtle option is adhesive drops that prevent bumps on doors, windows, drawers, tables or lids. Its installation is also very simple since it is placed in the place where you want to avoid impact as if it were a sticker . They are a kind of small transparent door stop.
Install a doorstop in 3 steps
As you can see, there are a wide range of types of door stops . Therefore, before carrying out the installation process, it is important to choose the most suitable one for the door and the one that will guarantee the greatest protection. One of the stops that guarantees the greatest support and protection are those that are fixed to the ground. Its installation process is quite simple and is summarized in 3 steps:
1. Choose the right place to make the hole. It is important to take into account the type of floor , since making a hole in a parquet floor is not the same as making a hole in a tile floor. In this second case it is advisable to make the hole over a joint.
Another aspect to take into account before drilling is to check that no pipe or conduit passes through the drilling area. It is very likely that no pipe passes through, but if not checked the consequences could be flooding or leaks.
2. Mark the drilling area and make the hole . It is important to take into account the depth of the hole, since it is only necessary to drill according to the stop block.
3. Insert the plug . You can use a hammer to insert it little by little and not damage it.
In the event that you do not want to drill , the installation process of the adhesive stops is very simple. Before sticking it to the floor, it is important to clean the area well with alcohol. Even if the stop has an adhesive product incorporated, it is advisable to add a little strong glue to guarantee the hold and firmness of the door stop.
At TiendaManilla we offer the best door stops and wedges , thus guaranteeing the best protection and resistance for your doors!
