Choosing the Right Door Stop for Your Home

When it comes to protecting walls, doors, and surrounding furniture from impact, selecting the right door stop is key. Stone Harbor Hardware offers a range of door stops designed to suit different needs and preferences. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the various door stop options so you can make the best choice for your space.

Spring Stops

Spring door stops offer flexibility by absorbing shock and reducing damage to doors and walls. They are generally installed on the baseboard or wall and are known for their spring-loaded design, which gives them flexibility.

• Best For: Reducing impact damage.
• Ideal Location: Light to medium traffic rooms.

Solid Stops

Solid door stops provide maximum impact resistance and are designed to be installed directly on walls or baseboards. These are ideal for environments where high durability is required, especially for heavier doors. Solid stops come in various styles, including contemporary and heavy-duty.

• Best For: Heavy-duty impact resistance.
• Ideal Location: High-traffic areas.

Hinge Pin Stops

Hinge pin stops are installed directly on the door hinge, which means they’re hidden from view and allow the door to stop without marking the floor or wall. These stops are adjustable, making them great for customized control over how far the door swings.

• Best For: Customizable door stopping.
• Ideal Location: Doors with limited swing space.

Kick-Down Stops

Kick-down stops are mounted to the door and can be engaged or disengaged with a simple kick or push down, holding the door open when needed. This stop is ideal for people who want a versatile option that also functions as a hold-open mechanism.

• Best For: Multi-use as a door stop and door holder.
• Ideal Location: Entryways, offices, or doors needing occasional propping open.

Dome Stops

Dome stops are small, low-profile door stops that mount to the floor. They are ideal for preventing the door from hitting nearby walls. These stops are often unobtrusive, blending easily into the floor, and they are great for areas with low traffic or for doors that open onto walls.

• Best For: Doors that need minimal stopping power.
• Ideal Location: Interior doors in smaller rooms.

Floor Stops

Floor stops come in various shapes and sizes and are installed directly on the floor where the door swings open. They provide a secure stopping point for high-traffic or heavy doors needing strong impact protection.

• Best For: Heavy or frequently used doors.
• Ideal Location: High-traffic areas or where wall stops aren’t feasible.

Magnetic Stops

Magnetic stops use a powerful magnet to hold the door in place once it opens. These are a great option if you’re looking to keep the door open temporarily without a kick-down stop or in spaces where the door tends to swing shut due to drafts or uneven floors.

• Best For: Doors needing temporary holding open.
• Ideal Location: Drafty spaces, doors near windows.

Wall Stops

Wall stops are mounted directly on the wall, creating a cushioned barrier to absorb the impact of door knobs and levers. These stops come in different shapes and styles, allowing you to choose one that blends seamlessly with your décor while effectively protecting your wall.\

• Best For: Protecting walls behind doors.
• Ideal Location: Rooms with doors that fully open against walls.

Final Tips for Choosing the Right Door Stop

• Consider Door Weight: Heavier doors benefit from solid stops or floor stops, due to their improved durability.
• Think About Door Use: Doors that frequently need to stay open benefit from a magnetic stop or kick-down stop.
• Location Matters: Doors opening near walls or furniture benefit from a wall stop or hinge pin stop.

Outfit Your Home with Stone Harbor Hardware Door Stops

With a wide variety of options available, Stone Harbor Hardware’s selection of door stops makes it easy to find the right solution for your needs. Outfit your home with door strops from Stone Harbor Hardware today!