Door Stops

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Door stops are very important as they help to hold a door open or closed. They are usually mounted on the baseboard of the door and also prevent doors from opening too widely. Door stops usually have springs attached to them which helps them hold the door in position.

Door stops are usually of two types performing different functions. One holds a door open (or stops it from closing), and the other stops the door from hitting a wall. Doorstops that prevent the door from hitting a wall can be put on the door, or on the wall, or on the floor in front of the wall.
In some cases, door stops are fitted at the midpoint of the door, as part of the central door-hinge. Such a stop is known as a "hinge pin".

Materials Used

Door stops are usually fabricated from a single flexible band of sheet metal. Some of the commonly used materials are:

• Steel
• Brass
• Iron
• Bronze

Finishes

Finishes on the door stops not only enhance their looks but also give them extra protection. The finishes in which these door stops are available are:

These decorative door stops are usually available in satin nickel, antique bronze, satin brass and antique nickel finishes. Usually the bottom of the door stop are covered with a rubber strap so that they do not cause any damage to the floor.
The metal used to make a door stop is symmetrical about a transverse center line and consists of an arc shaped central portion and two end portions. There is a friction material on the underside of the door stop. The door stops can be used from either direction of the door and provides a uniform force on the door, thus preventing movement of the door relative to the stop in either direction.