RELIABILT Door Stops
RELIABILT door stops in wall-mount, floor-mount, and hinge-pin styles to protect walls and doors.
RELIABILT door stops prevent doors from hitting walls, furniture, or other doors, priced from $2 to $8 each. Three mounting styles: wall-mount (spring-loaded, screws into baseboard), floor-mount (screws into floor behind door), and hinge-pin (mounts on the top hinge, no drilling). All styles available in matching satin nickel, matte black, and aged bronze finishes.
A single door stop costs less than $8, while repairing a hole or dent in drywall costs $50-150 or more. Installing stops on every swinging door in the house is one of the cheapest damage-prevention measures available during any hardware upgrade.
Door Stop Styles
| Wall-Mount Spring | Spring-loaded rod with rubber tip. Mounts to baseboard or wall. $2-4. Most common, easy install (one screw). The spring absorbs impact. |
| Floor-Mount | Low-profile dome on the floor. $3-6. More discreet than wall-mount. Requires floor drilling. Best for heavy doors. |
| Hinge-Pin | Mounts between hinge knuckles, no drilling anywhere. $4-8. Adjustable stop angle. Best for renters or when you cannot drill into walls/floors. |
How to Choose RELIABILT Door Stops
Choose the mounting style based on your situation. Wall-mount spring stops are the most common and easiest to install (one screw into the baseboard). Floor-mount dome stops are more discreet but require drilling into the floor. Hinge-pin stops require no drilling at all, making them ideal for renters or finished spaces where you do not want new holes.
Consider where the door hits when fully open. Wall-mount stops work when the door knob would strike the wall. Floor-mount stops work when the door edge would hit something at floor level. Hinge-pin stops limit the door's opening angle from the hinge side, useful when the door would swing past 90 degrees into furniture.
For heavy solid-core doors or exterior doors, floor-mount stops provide the strongest resistance. Spring-type wall-mount stops can bend under impact from a heavy door. Hinge-pin stops work well for any door weight because they limit motion at the hinge rather than absorbing impact.
Match the finish to your door knobs and hinges. Buy one stop per door. For a whole-house installation, count all doors and order in bulk. At $2-8 per stop, equipping an entire home costs less than repairing a single wall dent.
For doors near furniture or in tight hallways, hinge-pin stops offer the most control because you can set the exact opening angle. Wall-mount and floor-mount stops only engage at the point where the door contacts them, which may be too far open for some layouts.
Quick Installation Tips
For wall-mount spring stops, hold the stop against the baseboard at the point where the door knob would contact the wall. Mark the screw hole, drill a pilot hole, and drive the mounting screw. The entire installation takes under two minutes per door.
For floor-mount stops, close the door to its full open position and mark the floor directly below the point where you want the door to stop. Drill a pilot hole and mount the stop. On tile or hardwood floors, use the appropriate drill bit to prevent cracking.
For hinge-pin stops, remove the top hinge pin by tapping it upward with a nail and hammer. Slide the hinge-pin stop onto the pin, then reinsert the pin through both knuckles. Adjust the stop position to set the desired opening angle.
Common Problems and Fixes
| Wall-mount stop pulls out of baseboard | The screw hole is stripped. Remove the stop, fill the hole with a wooden toothpick and wood glue, let dry, then re-drive the screw. For drywall-only mounting (no baseboard), use a wall anchor rated for the impact force. |
| Spring tip rubber falls off | The rubber bumper on spring-style stops wears out over time. Replacement tips are available at hardware stores. Push the new tip onto the spring rod until it snaps in place. |
| Hinge-pin stop does not hold position | The rubber pad may be worn or the adjustment screw needs tightening. Turn the stop's set screw to increase the friction against the hinge knuckle. Replace the rubber pad if compressed flat. |
Long-Term Care for Door Stops
Inspect rubber bumper tips annually. The rubber is the sacrificial component designed to absorb impact and protect your wall. Replace tips that are cracked, compressed flat, or missing. A door stop without a working rubber tip will dent your wall or baseboard.
Tighten mounting screws once a year. Door stops absorb repeated impacts, which loosen screws over time. A quick check with a screwdriver during your annual hardware walkthrough keeps everything secure.
For hinge-pin stops, remove and inspect the pad every year. Clean any debris from the hinge knuckle area and re-seat the stop. If the door has sagged and the hinge-pin stop no longer engages properly, address the hinge issue first.
In homes with children, check door stops more frequently. Kids often bend spring-type stops by pulling them back and releasing, which weakens the spring and wears out the rubber tip faster. Replace damaged stops promptly to continue protecting walls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I mount a wall-mount door stop?
Mount it on the baseboard directly behind the point where the door knob would contact the wall. The spring stop should make contact before the knob reaches the wall. Position it at the same height as the knob for the most effective protection.
Can a hinge-pin stop limit the door to a specific opening angle?
Yes. Hinge-pin stops are adjustable. The rubber pad contacts the hinge at a specific angle, and you can rotate the stop to set that angle anywhere from about 70 to 110 degrees of opening. This makes them useful for preventing doors from hitting adjacent furniture or walls at odd angles.
Do I need door stops on every door in the house?
It is recommended. Every door that can swing into a wall, piece of furniture, or another door should have a stop. The cost of a stop ($2-8) is far less than patching and repainting a dented wall. Closet doors and low-traffic doors are fine without stops if they cannot reach a wall.
Door stops should match the finish of your door knobs and hinges. Install stops on every door to prevent wall damage, especially with new prehung doors that swing freely. See all RELIABILT door hardware.