The advantages of door stoppers

Door stoppers, also known as door stops, are small, yet mighty pieces of equipment. At just only a few centimetres tall, they can protect the entirety of your door and surrounding area from scratches, dents and bumps. There are several different types of door stoppers, with the most popular type being skirting door stops and floor mounted door stops. Skirting board door stops are attached to the wall behind the door and have a rubber tip to absorb the swing of the door. Floor door stops work in a similar way, but are installed on the floor instead.

Door stoppers are useful for a number of reasons, with their main goal being to prevent damage. At Ironmongery Experts, we’ve put together this list of advantages of door stoppers.

Protecting your door

While this may be the most obvious benefit, it’s also one of the most important. Doors can be quite expensive, and they aren’t built to be bullet-proof. All it takes is one gust of wind and your door has slammed into the skirting board, leaving scuff marks all over your wall. Door knobs are notorious for leaving large dents in walls, so by using a door stopper, you can prevent your door from ever getting close enough to your wall to hit it.

Preventing accidents

Have you ever been walking through a door and it swings forward into your toe? Perhaps you’ve been resting your fingers on the door frame, and the door has slammed shut on them. With some door stops, you can keep your door held open, preventing potential accidents. This is particularly important for young children, who many unwillingly walk into a closing door, or get their fingers trapped in it.

Convenience

When you’re carrying heavy shopping bags through the house, it can be a nightmare navigating through all the doors. Similarly, when you’re carrying food from the kitchen to the dining room, your hands may be a little full. Some wall-mounted door stops can eliminate this issue, and serve as a helping hand, keeping the door open for you. This is especially convenient for those who live alone, are older or have young children.

Decorative

When chosen correctly, door stops offer a decorative element to your room. For example, if your skirting boards and door are black, a golden door stopper would act as an opulent focal point. Similarly, if you have a plain, white colour scheme, a shiny, silver door stopper can break up the room. Ironmongery Experts have a large collection of luxury door stoppers, in a range of different styles and colours.

Wall/floor-mounted door stoppers are less fuss than door wedges

While door wedges are good at keeping doors open, they stick out and can be a tripping hazard. They can easily be kicked away and lost, and they’re not very pleasing to the eye. While they offer a great temporary fix, they wear away over time, and skirting door stoppers should be used as a permanent solution.

Now that you’ve heard of all the benefits of door stoppers, you’re probably eager to buy one. Here are some of our top selling door stops, to help you decide!