What is a standard size kick plate?
Kick plates are usually anywhere from 8 to 24 inches tall and 22 to 48 inches wide. A common size of kick plate is 10″ x 34″ for 3’0″ wide doors.
What does a kick plate do?
Door kick plates are a sheet of material attached to the bottom of your door to protect it from damage. They get their name from when people kick the door open when they have their hands full. So this is why you’ll see them in commercial and public buildings.
What is the difference between mop plate and kick plate?
The ONLY difference between Mop Plates, Kick Plates, and Armor Plates is the HEIGHT. Don’t forget we have a standard quantity discount of 10% for quantities of 20 or more.
How do you size a kick plate?
Typically, the recommended kickplate measurement is equal to the width of the door, less two inches. In other words, if your door is 36 inches wide, you would need to install a 34-inch wide door kick plates to ensure accurate and proper sizing.
Do I need a kick plate?
No. Kick plates are not necessary but they are a great feature to protect the surface of the door. It will not only protect the finish of your door from scuff marks and scratches but it gives the door an additional little design touch, just make sure to choose one that complements the design of your door.
What side do kick plates go on?
push side
A kick plate is installed at the bottom of the door on the push side and ranges in height from 8” to 16”. This style of protection plate is the most common form of commercial door protection.
Do kick plates go on both sides of door?
You can install kick plates on both sides of the door if you wish, and enjoy the custom look and protection whether inside or outside.
How tall should a toe kick be?
Toe Kick. Below the base cabinet, there is a recessed area known as the toe kick. It typically measures 3 inches in height and the depth is approximately 3.5 – 4 inches.