Door stoppers, or door stoppers, are practical little devices. What are they needed for? They will help keep the door open, prevent it from swinging wide open, control the direction in which it can open, and prevent the handle from colliding with the wall.
What is the stopper for
The door stop has a number of important functions:
- prevents spontaneous opening and closing of the door;
- does not allow the handle to come into contact with the wall, thereby leaving no unwanted marks and dents on it;
- preserves canvas and accessories from damage;
- protects furniture near the entrance;
- Provides the safety of people and animals when the door suddenly opens or closes.
The stopper is certainly an interesting and important accessory in public buildings, apartments and houses because of all the above factors.
These devices have different principles of action. Simple, magnetic and mechanical door stops are known.
Principleactions
Simple stoppers simply limit the angle to which the door opens, using, for example, a rubber seal. They stop her moving.
Magnetic stopper is a two-part magnetic door stopper. A metal plate is attached to the bottom of the door leaf in floor models and at the top in wall fixtures. The mechanism of action is simple. The plate is attracted to the stopper and the door is held open. The disadvantage of using a magnetic stop is that the weight of the door must be taken into account. The heavier it is, the larger and stronger the magnets must be. Also, the alignment of the two parts is really important, as even a powerful magnetic door stopper can be loose if the two parts are not perfectly aligned.
Mechanical stops hold the door open with a locking mechanism. These stoppers are usually mounted on top of the door leaf (at a ninety degree angle), locking it in the open and closed directions.
The outer shape of the stopper can be varied, so it is used not only for its intended purpose, but can also carry an interior function. All door holders can be divided into three main groups depending on the location - floor, wall and door.
Outdoor
For the production of these models, high-quality and corrosion-resistant metals are used, connected in a construction with a rubber seal, whichprotects the door from possible damage. The floor stopper is perhaps the most common among all door stoppers on the market. There are brass, copper and stainless steel products. Distinguish floor stoppers stationary and mobile. Door stoppers, fixed in one place and ensuring the opening of the door to the desired angle, are stationary.
Portable
Such a stopper is attached to the door leaf and most often resembles the shape of the letter "C". It can be rubber, plastic or silicone. The stopper is mounted on the top or side of the door leaf to protect people or animals from the closing door, preventing possible injury.
Mobile or portable restraints are placed or removed as needed. A very common form of such a door stopper is the wedge, which is placed under the door leaf, keeping the door open. The base of such an emphasis should be non-slippery.
Floor models have a wide variety of shapes and are often used as a design element in the interior. There is a huge selection of silicone stoppers on the market. They are distinguished by a variety of sizes and colors. The main advantages of silicone are non-slip, lightweight and have an original shape. Children especially love figurines made of this material. Such models can decorate a child's room, just like toy stoppers.
Textile restraints distinguishesenough weight to hold the door in place and the inherent softness of the fabric.
Wall-mounted
Such holders are good in the following: they do not interfere with free movement throughout the room. In addition, it is recommended to use them if you do not want to spoil an expensive floor covering by drilling holes or if you use underfloor heating. A wall holder or stopper is a small piece of door hardware. Their forms and styles are different. Wall, as well as floor stoppers, can have an elementary design or hold the canvas with a magnet. Do not be afraid that the door may be damaged upon impact. Stoppers have a rubber seal. Make sure the device is installed exactly where the door actually hits the wall.
The door stopper is an accessory that can be purchased at the store or made by yourself. It is important that it fits harmoniously into the interior and meets all the requirements for it.
