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Dsf2020 Polished Brass Door Stop
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Dsf2020 Polished Brass Door Stop
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Description
Protecting Your Interior Joinery with Architectural Elegance
Daily pedestrian traffic, sudden drafts, and accidental force routinely send interior doors swinging back toward plastered walls, skirting boards, and adjacent furniture. Over time, recurring impacts from lever handles and door edges chip delicate plasterwork, fracture paint coatings, and loosen decorative hardware. Repairing this persistent damage requires regular repainting, structural filling, and unnecessary maintenance downtime that quickly exhausts property upkeep budgets.
The Dsf2020 Polished Brass Door Stop resolves this costly issue by establishing a firm, dependable physical barrier right at the floor line. Engineered from solid brass and detailed with a mirror-bright reflective polish, this floor-mounted stop absorbs repetitive shock gracefully. It prevents moving doors from over-rotating, thereby safeguarding your internal walls and decorative finishes across domestic, commercial, and hospitality settings.
Manufactured to complement both heritage restorations and refined contemporary schemes, this fitting brings a harmonious balance of strength and sophistication. Available through Doorfit, the unit features a durable rubber buffer that cushions dynamic swing forces quietly. This thoughtful dampening completely eliminates the sharp acoustic clatter commonly experienced with lower-grade hardware solutions.
Architectural Qualities and Design Advantages
Selecting suitable architectural ironmongery requires balancing mechanical longevity against visual appeal. The Dsf2020 Polished Brass Door Stop integrates smoothly into living areas, commercial boardrooms, and luxury hotel suites. Below, we explore the distinct operational and material advantages built into every unit.
Solid Brass Foundation
At the heart of the fitting is a solid forged brass body that provides exceptional mechanical density. Unlike hollow zinc alloy alternatives that crack or shear when subjected to heavy impacts, this solid structure withstands repeated lateral thrusts without distorting or breaking loose from the substrate.
Vibrant Polished Brass Finish
The exterior displays a deeply reflective, high-lustre polished brass surface that complements traditional Victorian, Edwardian, and modern luxury schemes. The finish resists tarnishing and pairs effortlessly with matching brass hinges, latches, and lever handles throughout your property.
Resilient Cushioning Rubber Buffer
A tough vulcanised rubber insert is mechanically seated within the perimeter of the brass housing. This synthetic compound absorbs kinetic shock cleanly, protecting your timber door faces from unsightly indentations while dampening loud impact noise during sudden openings.
Low Profile Floor Footprint
The compact proportions ensure the stop remains visually discreet while keeping pedestrian walkways entirely unobstructed. Its smoothly rounded contours eliminate sharp projections, minimising trip hazards along residential corridors and busy office paths.
Step by Step Installation Guide
Correct installation ensures that your floor mounted stop provides years of steady protection. Follow this four stage execution pipeline to install the unit on timber, concrete, or tiled flooring substrates with total confidence.
Stage 1 Position Mapping and Clearance Check
Swing the door leaf carefully to its desired stopping point, leaving comfortable clearance between projecting lever handles and the rear wall. Position the stop so the rubber ring strikes the door face near the outer third of the leaf. This positioning minimises twisting stresses across the hinges and ensures smooth, balanced deceleration.
Stage 2 Substrate Assessment and Pilot Drilling
Mark your fixing centre precisely onto the floor surface using a fine pencil. Check underneath for concealed heating pipes or electrical wiring before proceeding. For solid concrete or tiled floors, drill using a masonry bit and insert a quality wall plug. For solid timber floorboards, drill an appropriate pilot hole to prevent timber splitting.
Stage 3 Mechanical Fixing and Securing
Clear all residual drilling dust from the hole and surrounding floor area. Seat the central fixing screw firmly through the base of the stop, tightening it down until the brass body sits perfectly flush against the floor covering. Avoid over-tightening into soft timber or brittle tiles to preserve the surrounding substrate.
Stage 4 Operational Alignment Verification
Test the door movement through multiple opening cycles at varying speeds. Confirm that the leading edge meets the resilient rubber buffer smoothly without striking brass metal directly. Ensure the door handle maintains safe clearance from the adjacent wall finish under brisk opening forces.
Technical Specifications
Detailed engineering parameters for the Dsf2020 Polished Brass Door Stop are outlined in the specification table below to assist specifiers, architects, and joinery contractors with project planning.
| Specification | Rating or Standard | Practical Details |
|---|---|---|
| Product Model | Dsf2020 | Architectural hardware series reference |
| Core Material | Forged Solid Brass | High strength brass alloy body resistant to bending |
| Finish Type | Polished Brass | High-lustre reflective finish suited to classic decor |
| Mounting Location | Floor Mounted | Secured directly into timber, tile, stone, or screed |
| Buffer Component | Durable Black Rubber | Non-marking resilient ring for silent kinetic dampening |
| Application Scope | Domestic & Commercial | Suitable for heavy interior timber and composite doors |
Caring for Polished Brass Hardware
Polished brass hardware brings timeless character to interiors, but keeping its refined shine requires straightforward care. Because floor stops sit low to the ground, they encounter vacuum cleaner nozzles, damp mopping solutions, and everyday footwear dust. Maintaining the clean aesthetic of your brass fitting requires only gentle, periodic attention.
Wipe the brass body down regularly using a soft microfibre cloth dampened with warm water and mild dishwashing liquid. Avoid abrasive scouring pads, bleach-based floor detergents, or harsh acid cleaners, as these chemicals can strip the protective coating and dull the golden finish. When damp mopping hard flooring, keep wet mop heads clear of the base to prevent chemical residues from collecting around the seal.
"Quality architectural ironmongery protects far more than just your walls. By cushioning kinetic energy at the base of the door, a well-placed solid brass stop preserves the integrity of mortice latches, lever handles, and hinge pins throughout decades of use."
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Contact Our TeamSpecification
| Manufacturer | Carlisle Brass |
|---|---|
| Finish | Polished Brass |
| Dimensions | 32mm Dia |