How to Install Doorstops
Updated: Aug. 03, 2018Stop doors from banging into walls with a hinge door stop
Two types of door stop
Tired of repairing wall holes punched in by doorknobs? Invest less than five minutes and a few dollars to install either a hinge door stopPhoto 1) or a fixed-post doorstop (Photo 2). A hinge door stop is up and out of the way and allows the door to swing open about 100 degrees. A hinge door stop works best on lighter-weight doors because there’s less mass to rack the hinges and loosen them. Fixed-post doorstops mount in baseboards and work best for heavier doors. A fixed-post doorstop will greatly outlast a spring-type one.
Hinge-mounted stops are easy to install (Photo 1). When buying, match the metal finish on the doorstop and hinge hardware. Hang the stop in the top hinge of the door.
Installing stops that screw into baseboards is equally simple. To avoid having the doorstop punch a hole in a hollow-core door, install the stop so it hits the door no farther than 1-1/2 in. in from either the edge or the bottom of the door.
Required Tools for this Project
Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you’ll save time and frustration.
- 4-in-1 screwdriver
- Cordless drill
- Drill bit set
- Hammer
Required Materials for this Project
Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time. Here’s a list.
- Doorstop