| Kick Plates are a wonderful to enhance the | | | | Kickplates are produced today - allowing you to |
| entryway system of your home while increasing | | | | add them to your current (or new) entryway |
| the durability of your door. Kick plates are used | | | | system. It is a simple way to enhance the |
| on both commercial doors and private homes to | | | | durability of your door and complete the look of |
| prevent scratches and gouges over time on the | | | | your entryway. There are a few simple steps to |
| lower portion of the door. Because kick plates are | | | | follow when selecting a new kick plate for your |
| available in a wide variety of sizes, materials and | | | | door. |
| finishes it is easy to coordinate your new kick | | | | First, measure carefully - kickplates are not the |
| plate to complement your existing door hardware. | | | | width of the door - allow 1/2 inch of extra room |
| Kick plates are a great addition to any exterior | | | | on either side of the plate for proper installation |
| (or interior) door in your home or business. | | | | and function. Second, remember to pay attention |
| Because the lowest section of a door frequently | | | | to the type of mount needed (magnetic kick |
| becomes damaged over time, kick plates function | | | | plates will not work of wooden doors and screw |
| as a barrier against this normal wear and tear. | | | | mount might be compatible on a metal door). |
| Depending on the type of door you have a kick | | | | Note: By adding a kick plate to your exterior door |
| plate can mount using screws (wood doors), | | | | it will tie together the rest of your door hardware. |
| adhesive or magnetic for metal doors. Kickplates | | | | Replace older knobs, doorbells and knockers in the |
| are available in solid brass (which is extremely | | | | same finish and different designs will tie together |
| durable), aluminum, or even forged iron. The | | | | nicely. |
| plates are available in a variety of standard sizes | | | | Kickplates are readily available online as well as in |
| or can be custom sized. Available finishes include | | | | many home decorating catalogs. Search for solid |
| Polished Brass, Antique Brass, Satin Nickel, | | | | brass construction for increased durability and |
| Weathered Black, Anodized Bronze, Antique Nickel | | | | remember to ask questions. |
| and Polished Stainless Steel. | | | | |