Choosing a Door Stop: Keep the Handle Clear of the Wall

A new lever can project farther than the old one. Before fitting a door stop, slowly open the door and check what would touch first: the handle, door edge or another fitting. Do not let the handle strike the wall while testing.

Choose the mounting style

Ives' door-stop guide distinguishes wall, floor, overhead and hinge-pin stops. A floor stop sits in the swing path, so consider trip hazards; hinge-pin stops are intended for lightweight doors. Choose for the actual opening, not appearance alone.

Check contact before drilling

• Confirm the selected stop will meet the intended contact point before the handle reaches the wall.
• Check the mounting surface and use the model's fitting instructions and suitable fixings. There is no single placement distance for every door and stop.
• Keep floor-mounted fittings clear of walking routes. If the wall or floor location is unsuitable, ask an installer about an appropriate alternative.

Backcheck is not a stop

Do not tighten a closer's backcheck to replace a physical stop. LCN's 4040 SEL instructions warn against expecting that closer to act as a stop. Check the exact closer and stop combination with a competent installer.

Read our hidden-services checks before drilling. Take photos of the opening and handle to Jinnah's team and confirm the chosen fitting and availability.