What sizes do door kick plates come in?

Standard kick plates are either 6 or 8 inches tall. If your door has fewer than 8 1/2 inches between the bottom and the decoration, select a 6-inch kick plate. If it has fewer than 6 1/2 inches, custom order a kick plate to fit in the space.

How do you size a kick plate?

Typically, the recommended kickplate measurement is equal to the width of the door, less two inches. In other words, if your door is 36 inches wide, you would need to install a 34-inch wide door kick plates to ensure accurate and proper sizing.

How thick should a kick plate be?

0.05”
3) How thick should my kick plate be? The industry standard plate is 0.05” thick, which is 18 Gauge Stainless Steel or 050 Aluminum.

Do they make kick plates for garage doors?

This Diamond Plate Door Kick Plate is a quick way to add a little character to your garage. Attaches to the bottom of your door to provide protection when using your foot as an opener and to clean up the appearance of the often times, banged up area of the door. Available in 6in. or 12in. High x 30in.

What side of the door does the kick plate go on?

push side
A Kick Plate is installed at the bottom of the door on the push side and ranges in height from 8” to 16”. This style of protection plate is the most common form of commercial door protection.

Should a front door have a kick plate?

No. Kick plates are not necessary but they are a great feature to protect the surface of the door. It will not only protect the finish of your door from scuff marks and scratches but it gives the door an additional little design touch, just make sure to choose one that complements the design of your door.

Do I need a kick plate?

It’s unlikely you’ll need a kick plate in your home. But if you are noticing that your doors are getting damaged, you’re interested in how it looks, or maybe you own HMO properties and need to meet standards, door kick plates are effective, cheap and easy to install.

Why put a kick plate on a door?

Door kick plates are a sheet of material attached to the bottom of your door to protect it from damage. They get their name from when people kick the door open when they have their hands full. Bolstering your door with some extra protection makes sure you’re protecting your investment.

What is the metal plate at the bottom of a door for?

Door kick plates are a sheet of material attached to the bottom of your door to protect it from damage. They get their name from when people kick the door open when they have their hands full. So this is why you’ll see them in commercial and public buildings.

What is a toe kick on a door?

Add value and beauty to your property with a door kick plate (also known as a toe kick). These items protect your doors from wear and tear, and add a nice little extra detail. These parts are commonly fabricated with copper, brass and stainless steel, but can also be fabricated with zinc or galvanized steel.

What is the difference between a kick plate and a mop plate?

The ONLY difference between Mop Plates, Kick Plates, and Armor Plates is the HEIGHT. Don’t forget we have a standard quantity discount of 10% for quantities of 20 or more.

What is the plate at the bottom of a door called?

Kick plates are an addition to the bottom of your door that help reduce the amount of damage and stress that your door takes over time. They’re installed on the push side of the door. The term kick plate comes from the fact that when people’s hands are occupied they often kick the bottom of the door to open it.