3 Tips for Buying a Door Stop

Door stops are a simple door accessory that you might not give much thought to. This post will discuss some doorstop basics and offer three points to make your search easier.

What Are They Used For?

Door Stops can be used in nearly every room in your home, from the kitchen and dining rooms to bedrooms and bathrooms. They are most commonly found on exterior doors but have many other uses as well. They come in three main types: floor mounted, which uses gravity for pressure; wall mounted doorstops that rely on the force of the mounting material for pressure, and door wedges which block off an opening when needed. Floor mount doorstops can be permanently fixed into place with screws or nails, while wedge doorstops often fit between furniture legs, so they don’t need additional hardware or installation process. However, door wedges are the least effective option for stopping doors as they don’t provide much pressure and may fail to keep a door open or closed under heavy use.

How Much Do They Cost?

Doorstops can range from $20 per door stop up to $500 depending on the material, design, and size/weight. When buying them, it is essential to consider the installation process since some floor-mounted door stoppers require extra tools such as nails or screws. At the same time, wedge types sit between furniture legs without any additional hardware needed. A doorstop with a thin, modern design is also less expensive than more ornate ones. Some of them are even free or low-cost, depending on the materials used to create them. For example, you can repurpose household items such as books and cinder blocks into doorstops, so they are practically free!

Which Door Stop Material Should You Choose?

One of the most important considerations when selecting any doorstop device is its material. This will determine how well it works for your needs and other factors like safety and durability over time. The best door stopper material depends upon what type of flooring you have in your home (hardwood floors versus carpet), where the door opens (a corner wall near furniture that could be damaged versus doorways that are open to wide spaces), and whether or not you want your doorstop device to blend in with the décor of your home (the same concrete doorstop looks excellent in a rustic cabin but wouldn’t look right in an upscale office space).

A door stop is an incredibly useful device that can protect doorways and door jambs from damage.