Your front door is the entrance to your home or office, it is the first thing that your guests will see; you may have spent hours picking the perfect front door to compliment the entrance to your home or office.
Consider installing door push plates on your front door to help prevent wear and tear on your door. You have several different options to consider when picking out and installing them.
Style
A visit to any home improvement store will reveal just how many varieties there are to choose from when you are selecting door push plates. You will be able to find any color and style to match. From modern contemporary ones to antique-style options with delicate designs, you really are not limited to any ones style at all.
Materials
In addition to a wide variety of styles to choose from, there are several different materials to choose from when selecting your door push plates. Before making your selection you should be sure to think about the amount of use they are going to get. For example, a plastic one on the door to a busy doctor’s office is not a very practical choice. This selection is going to get dirty very fast, and also runs the risk of cracking from the continual pushing. For doors with high-usage consider installing something crafted from brass.
Installation
Installation of door push plates is an easy project that you can undertake on your own. There are two main types to choose from; screw-on and self-adhesive. With the self-adhesive type installation is as simple as lining up where you want your push plate to fit onto your door, marking the lines with a pencil, removing the adhesive backing, and pressing it into the marked area.
A screw-on option is generally has four screws to hold it to the door. You can align it on the door where you want it and use a pencil to mark where the screws will fit. Using a cordless screw driver you can then affix the it onto your door.
Be sure to follow all instructions provided to you by the manufacturer of the door push plates.
Maintenance & Cleaning
Depending on the usage level of your door push plates, often a good window cleaner will be satisfactory in keeping them clean. However if your door has heavy use, or is in a doctors office you might want to consider using a mild disinfectant to clean it weekly. Before using harsh chemicals on it, check the manufacturer guidelines for keeping it clean. You might not necessarily want to clean a brass one with a bleach mixture; you run the risk of damaging it.
Installation of door push plates is a great way to help prevent wear and tear on a door that gets heavy usage. An inexpensive and easy project, it will help add years of life to the finish on your door.
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