Door Stops & Holders

Which stop to use

• Wall stops and bumpers are the first choice when there is a wall behind the door. Use a concave bumper with a push-button lock and a convex bumper with a lever.
• Floor stops, including dome stops, are used where no wall is in reach. Choose a high dome or a riser such as the Ives R14 when the door has a large undercut. Keep them out of the walking path.
• Overhead stops, such as the Hager 7016 and 7017, mount at the head of the door. They suit doors that swing into open space or where a floor stop would be a trip hazard.

Our guide to overhead, floor and wall stops covers the trade-offs.

Holding a door open

Kick down holders, plunger holders and holder stops keep a door open by hand or foot. Do not use them on fire-rated doors. A fire door may only be held open by a device that releases it on a fire alarm signal. See what voids a fire door label.

Finishes

Most stops come in standard finishes such as US26D satin chrome, US10B oil rubbed bronze and US32D satin stainless, so they can match the rest of the hardware on the opening.