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Door Stoppers & Door Wedges
Door Stoppers & Door Wedges Explained
As part of our Furniture & Chair Feet collection , we also supply a range of practical door stoppers and door wedges for homes, workplaces and commercial environments.
Whether you need to hold a door securely in position or protect a wall from repeated impact, our range includes wedge-style door stops and rubber door stoppers for floor or wall mounting.
What Is the Difference Between a Door Stopper and a Door Wedge?
Door stoppers and door wedges both help control the movement of a door but they perform slightly different jobs. A door wedge is normally positioned underneath the door to hold it open or closed. A rubber door stopper is generally fixed to the floor or wall and absorbs the impact of a moving door before it reaches a wall, skirting board or nearby fitting.
Both solutions are simple to use and can help improve door safety, reduce impact damage and protect surrounding surfaces. Choosing between them depends on whether you need to hold the door in position or stop the door from travelling beyond a particular point.
Door Wedges
Our Wedge Stoppers, also known as Wedge Door Stoppers, are manufactured from quality TPVC or POE. Their sturdy wedge-shaped design allows them to sit underneath a door and help hold it firmly in place.
Door wedges are particularly useful where doors need to remain open during day-to-day use. By supporting the lower edge of the door, they can help prevent unwanted movement and reduce the risk of a door suddenly slamming shut.
Our range includes standard and lower-height styles in black or clear. This gives you options for different door clearances and interiors.
Door Wedge Key Features
- Manufactured from premium TPVC or POE
- Designed to help hold doors securely in position
- Available in standard and lower-height styles
- Black and clear options available
- Suitable for a wide variety of flooring surfaces
Common Door Wedge Applications
- Keeping internal doors held open
- Holding heavier doors in position
- Office and workplace doors
- Schools and public buildings
- Residential doors and home offices
Rubber Door Stoppers
Our rubber door stoppers, also commonly known as rubber stops, rubber door stops or door bumpers, are manufactured from high-quality non-marking rubber and are designed to protect walls, skirting boards and floors from repeated door impact.
Rubber door stoppers can be used as floor-mounted or wall-mounted solutions depending on the application. Once installed, the rubber surface helps absorb impact as the door opens and prevents the door handle or edge from directly striking the surrounding surface.
They are suited to residential, commercial and industrial environments where doors are opened frequently and surrounding surfaces need reliable protection.
Door Stopper Key Features
- Manufactured from high-quality non-marking TPR rubber
- Suitable for floor-mounted and wall-mounted applications
- Countersunk fixing design for a neat appearance
- Helps absorb repeated door impact
- Available in multiple sizes and styles
- Supplied with screw fixings for straightforward installation
Common Rubber Door Stopper Applications
- Offices and commercial properties
- Hospitals, clinics and care environments
- Schools and educational buildings
- Homes, flats and rented properties
- Workshops and industrial areas
Door Wedge vs Rubber Door Stopper
The best option depends on what you need the product to do.
| Feature | Door Wedge | Rubber Door Stopper |
|---|---|---|
| Main Purpose | Hold a door open or in position | Limit door travel and absorb impact |
| Installation | Placed beneath the door | Fixed to a wall or floor |
| Permanent Fixing | No | Yes |
| Primary Benefit | Keeps doors securely positioned | Protects walls, floors and doors |
| Typical Locations | Homes, offices, schools and public buildings | Homes, hospitals, workplaces and industrial sites |
What Flooring Can Door Wedges Be Used On?
Door wedges can be used across a variety of common floor surfaces. The wedge shape is designed to sit between the bottom of the door and floor so that pressure from the door helps keep the wedge in position.
Suitable applications can include carpeting, wooden flooring, linoleum and tiled floors. Before selecting a wedge it is important to check the clearance beneath the door because this determines the wedge height required.
Benefits of Rubber Door Stops
Protect Walls
Helps prevent door handles and edges from repeatedly striking walls and surrounding surfaces.
Absorb Impact
Rubber construction cushions repeated contact and helps reduce hard impacts.
Neat Installation
Countersunk fixings help provide a simple and professional finished appearance.
Low Maintenance
A straightforward door protection solution requiring little maintenance once installed.
Do I Need a Door Wedge or Door Stopper?
Choose a door wedge when you need a removable product that holds a door open or stops it moving from its current position.
Choose a rubber door stopper when you need a fixed product that limits how far a door can open and helps protect walls, floors or the door itself from impact.
Quick Selection Guide
Door keeps closing?
Use a door wedge.
Door handle hitting the wall?
Use a rubber door stopper.
Need a permanent stop point?
Use a floor or wall mounted door stop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find the Right Door Stop for Your Application
Browse our door wedges for holding doors securely in place or choose a rubber door stopper to protect walls, floors and surrounding surfaces from repeated impact.
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