Protect the bottom of every commercial door with kick plates, mop plates, and push/pull plates. Stainless steel, brass, bronze, and aluminum options in standard and custom sizes. RPS Building Specialties supplies and installs door protection throughout Southern California.
From standard kick plates to full-height mop plates and coordinated push/pull plates, we supply the complete range of commercial door protection accessories.
Mounted to bottom of doors (push side). Standard heights: 6", 8", 10". Width: 2" less than door width (1" inset each side). Materials: stainless steel (most common), brass, bronze, aluminum. Gauges: 18ga, 20ga. Every commercial door should have one — high-volume item.
Same concept but taller: 28–36" height. Protects entire bottom half of door. Common in hospitals, commercial kitchens, back-of-house areas where mop handles, cleaning carts, and equipment regularly impact doors.
Where hands push the door (not the handle area). Prevents fingerprints and wear on door surface. Standard sizes: 4"×16", 6"×16", 8"×16". Materials: stainless steel, brass, bronze, aluminum.
Matching plates for the pull side of doors. Same materials and sizes as push plates. Coordinate with kick plates for a consistent, professional appearance across all door hardware.
Proper sizing is critical for a professional appearance and effective door protection. Here are the standard dimensions for every door plate type.
Choose the right material and finish to coordinate with your door hardware. Finish should match hinges, handles, and closers for a professional appearance.
#4 satin finish (most popular), #8 mirror finish. Resists dents, scratches, and corrosion.
Bright or satin finish. Decorative look for upscale lobbies and hotels. Requires periodic polishing.
Oil-rubbed or satin finish. Classic appearance for traditional and high-end environments.
Mill, anodized, or powder coated. Budget-friendly for back-of-house and utility applications.
Finish Coordination Note: Kick plate, push plate, and pull plate finishes should coordinate with your door hardware — hinges, handles, and closers — for a consistent, professional appearance. RPS can help you select the right finish to match your existing hardware package.
An honest look at what makes kick plates the most cost-effective door protection and what to keep in mind before ordering.
Kick plates are one of the most overlooked yet most cost-effective building protection investments available. The bottom of every commercial door takes constant abuse — foot traffic, shoe scuffs, cleaning equipment, delivery carts, and general daily wear. Without a kick plate, the door finish deteriorates quickly, leading to unsightly damage that makes the entire facility look poorly maintained. A single kick plate costs a fraction of what it costs to strip, refinish, or replace a damaged commercial door, making it one of the highest-return products in the Division 10 specialties catalog.
This is not an exaggeration. Every commercial door — from main entries and corridor doors to restroom doors and back-of-house exits — benefits from a kick plate. High-traffic doors in lobbies, hospitals, schools, and retail environments are the most obvious candidates, but even low-traffic doors in office suites and storage rooms accumulate damage over time. An 8-inch stainless steel kick plate with a #4 satin finish is the standard specification for most commercial applications. For doors that take heavier abuse — commercial kitchens, hospital corridors, loading areas — a 10-inch kick plate or a full mop plate (28–36 inches) provides extended coverage that protects the entire lower portion of the door.
Stainless steel is the most popular kick plate material because it is durable, easy to clean, hides fingerprints in the #4 satin finish, and coordinates with most commercial door hardware. Brass and bronze kick plates are specified for upscale lobbies, hotels, and historically-themed buildings where a warmer, more decorative appearance is desired — though these materials require periodic polishing to maintain their luster. Aluminum kick plates serve as the budget-friendly option for back-of-house applications where appearance is secondary to function. When specifying door protection, RPS recommends selecting a kick plate finish that matches the door's existing hardware — hinges, handles, and closers — for a cohesive, coordinated look throughout the facility.
RPS Building Specialties supplies complete door protection packages — kick plates, mop plates, push plates, and pull plates — for every door in your facility. Whether you need 10 kick plates for a small office building or 500 for a hospital, we provide competitive pricing on bulk orders, precise sizing based on your door schedule, and professional installation. Contact us at (714) 381-4196 or [email protected] for a free quote on kick plates and door protection for your project.
Stainless steel, vinyl, aluminum protection
Continuous horizontal corridor protection
Wall protection at chair-back height
Wrap-around protection for door openings
ADA-compliant wall-mounted handrails
Wrap-around column and bollard protection
Common questions about kick plates and commercial door protection answered by our wall protection specialists.
Standard kick plates are 2 inches narrower than the door width (1 inch inset on each side) and come in heights of 6, 8, or 10 inches. For a standard 3'0" (36") commercial door, a 34" wide kick plate is typical. The 8" height is the most common for general commercial use, while 10" is recommended for heavy-traffic doors.
A kick plate covers the bottom 6–10 inches of a door, protecting against foot traffic and scuffing. A mop plate (also called an armor plate) extends much higher — 28 to 36 inches — protecting the entire bottom half of the door from mop handles, cleaning carts, and equipment impact. Mop plates are common in hospitals, commercial kitchens, and back-of-house areas.
Stainless steel with a #4 satin finish is the most popular choice for commercial kick plates. It resists dents, scratches, and corrosion, hides fingerprints, and requires minimal maintenance. Brass and bronze offer a more decorative look for upscale lobbies and hotels but require periodic polishing. Aluminum is the most budget-friendly option for back-of-house applications.
While not required, matching finishes creates a professional, coordinated appearance. Most manufacturers offer kick plates, push plates, and pull plates in the same finishes — satin stainless steel, polished brass, satin bronze, and aluminum — so they can be matched to hinges, handles, and closers. RPS can help you select finishes that coordinate with your existing hardware.
Kick plates are typically installed with countersunk flat-head screws through pre-drilled holes. The screws sit flush with the plate surface for a clean appearance. Adhesive-backed kick plates are also available for applications where screw holes are not desired. For best results, the door should be removed from its hinges, the kick plate positioned with the standard 1-inch inset on each side, and screws driven into pre-marked locations.