Protection Plates

Kick, mop and armor plates

• Kick plates go on the push side at the bottom of the door. 10" high is a common height.
• Mop plates are shorter and go on the pull side to protect against cleaning equipment.
• Armor plates are taller and suit doors that take carts and equipment.

Plates are commonly ordered about 2" narrower than the door, so a 36" door usually takes a 34" wide plate. Satin stainless steel (US32D) is the most common finish. Plates labeled B-CS are beveled on three sides and drilled for countersunk screws. Push plates are listed with push and pull hardware.

Plates on fire-rated doors

NFPA 80 limits field-installed protection plates on fire doors to 16" above the bottom of the door unless the plate is labeled for the door. Taller plates, such as the Ives 8402 UL kick plate, need to carry their own listing. See what voids a fire door label.

Lock guards and latch protectors

Ives LG lock guards and Hager 340D and 341D latch protectors cover the gap at the latch to discourage prying, mostly on out-swinging doors. Choose the model that fits your lock type, and use a handed version such as the LG11 for aluminum doors. Need a size not listed? Email estimates@uniteddoorsandlocks.com for a quote.