Door Finger Plates & Kick Plates Finger plates are commonly used on the other side of the door to a pull handle; they can be used separately with levers or knobs to protect the door from finger marks. Kick plates are used to give the necessary protection to the bottom section of doors.
How do you install a push plate on a door?
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How high should a push plate be on a door?
The instructions that came with the push plate may have recommendations for a comfortable mounting height -- usually 45 inches from the bottom of the door to the center of the plate.26 Sept 2017
What is the purpose of a finger plate?
A fingerplate is a plate that is fixed to a door near the handle or keyhole. It can be made of metal, plastic, ceramic or glass. Its purpose is to prevent people's fingers from smudging the door.
Where should a finger plate be placed on a door?
Finger plates are commonly used on the other side of the door to a pull handle; they can be used separately with levers or knobs to protect the door from finger marks. Kick plates are used to give the necessary protection to the bottom section of doors.
What are finger plates made of?
These reeded fingerplates or door plates are tradtionally made from pressed brass. This reeded design has been copied from an original Victorian finger plate and has an aged brass finish.
What are the plates on doors called?
Trim: Sometimes called a rose, the trim is a decorative plate attached to the door under the knob or lever.20 May 2019
What are push plates used for?
Push plates are often used on doors that do not latch. Sometimes they are installed on both sides of the door, especially when the door is mounted on double acting hinges that swing both ways. Push plates are also often used with Door Pulls on one or both sides of the door.
Where do push plates go on a door?
Position a push plate vertically at the face of the door with one edge 1 1/2 inches from the outer edge of the door. Raise or lower the plate as necessary, so the center of the plate from top to bottom is at arm level, or approximately 42 inches from the floor.
What is a push and pull plate?
When a door does not require latching hardware, push and pull plates are often used. They facilitate the operation of the door by pushing or pulling the door as you enter or exit through the opening. These are popular in high traffic areas such as secondary vestibule doors or large restrooms.27 Aug 2018
Where do you put a push plate on a door?
Position a push plate vertically on the door with the edge approximately 1-1/2" from the outer edge of the door. Adjust the plate up or down so that the vertical center is at arm level, or approximately 42" from the floor. 3. Use a pencil to mark the door for screws at each of the machined holes in the plate.