What is the purpose of 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.
Does a door need a kick plate?
Your door doesn’t need a kick plate unless you’re noticing damage to the bottom portion of your door. If you like the aesthetic, or would like to protect your door from foot traffic, installing a door kick plate is easy and inexpensive.
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.
Are front door kick plates out of style?
No. Kick plates are not necessary but they are a great feature to protect the surface of the door. Kick plates are common on the doors of commercial businesses but they are increasingly being used on residential doors as well.
Do kick plates go on both sides?
You can install kick plates on both sides of the door if you wish, and enjoy the custom look and protection whether inside or outside.
What can I use for a kick plate?
How to Make a DIY Kick Plate (and attach it without using screws)
- Decorative aluminum sheet that is at least as wide as your door. I used this exact aluminum sheet, which we actually had leftover from another project.
- DAP Gel Contact Cement.
- Tin snips.
- Foam paint brush.
- Rigid brayer.
How thick should a kick plate be?
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.
Kick plates are installed on the lower section of the door primarily to prevent damage caused by people passing through. A beneficial secondary purpose is that it adds beauty and decoration to the doorway. A door kick plate that matches the other door hardware is a very attractive addition to the entranceway.
Why do you need a door kick plate?
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. However, door kick plates provide protection for more than just kicking the door open.
What does the kick plate do?
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.
What is a cabinet kick plate?
Kick plates are most often matched to the cabinet fronts. Sometimes you will see kick plates that continue the stone or wood floor, making them blend in more with the flooring. Keeping the kick plates the same color and material as the cabinets makes them blend in more and grounds the cabinets.