Not every door has panels or inserts which could make it difficult when deciding the height of your kick plate.
Standard door kick plate height.
Door protection plates kick armor mop stretcher kick plates.
Also known as door plates armor plates and mop plates kick plates protect the base of a door from damage caused by foot traffic and equipment.
Door surface bottom rail must be at least 10 inches from the finish floor and have a smooth surface on the push side extending the full width of the door.
Kickplates are available in many different finishes to coordinate with your entry handleset door hinges or door knob.
Horizontal or vertical joints in this surface cannot exceed a 1 16 variation in plane.
For a largely sized door it is recommended to go for an 8 inch tall kick plate.
Nfpa 80 defines a door protection plate as protective material applied to the face of a door and generally made of approximately 0 05 in.
As with many other standard features of home and furniture design the toe kick follows a fairly common measurement standard.
By definition kick plates are attached to the push side of a door.
Kick plates can be used to help protect door surfaces but any gaps or cavities between the kick plate and the door surface must be closed or capped.
So universal is this standard that factory made stock cabinets always follow these standard dimensions for a toe kick and an experienced carpenter or woodworker who constructs a base cabinet will include the toe kick with these standard dimensions.
Should you have any other questions about our inventory of door kickplates feel free to call us at 307 886 9449 or text 307 352 9449 for more information.
For a standard sized door it is recommended to go for a 6 inch tall kick plate.
1 2 mm thick brass bronze aluminum or stainless.
A standard exterior door is 36 wide.
Choose a kick plate with a width that is 2 narrower than the overall width of the door to prevent interference with the door s opening and closing.
Our standard kickplate is 34 wide and is the perfect fit for a standard door.
We recommend leaving a border or reveal around your kickplate.
Kick plates come in a variety of heights from 10 tall to 16 tall and are usually manufactured in 2 increments.
Screw in plates mount with fasteners.
All can be used outdoors.
If it has fewer than 6 1 2 inches.
If your door has fewer than 8 1 2 inches between the bottom and the decoration select a 6 inch kick plate.
Standard kick plates are either 6 or 8 inches tall.
But many newer homes are being built to accommodate wheelchairs and other mobility devices so be sure to measure your door carefully.
Cavities created by added kick plates shall be capped.
