How to Properly Measure for your new door plate

If you are interested in purchasing a kickplate for your home or business, it is important to measure before you order to ensure a proper fit. The recommended kickplate measurement is equal to the width of the door, less two inches. In other words, if your door is 36 inches wide, you would need to install a 34-inch-wide door kick plates for proper sizing.

The standard available sizes of our door kick plates are as follows:

6 in x 30 in – fits most standard sized interior doors

8 in x 34 in – fits most standard sized exterior doors

If your needs fall outside of the average, no need to worry! Deck the Door Decor offers many size options, including custom size options, all hand cut in our shop – one of the many reasons our family run business stands out from the rest.

Be sure you get the best fit by following our easy measurement guidelines.

how to measure guides

Door Kick Plates

Here are some useful tips in order to accurately measure
your door for the proper size door kick plate:

1. Make sure your door is open to get a full measurement from end to end without obstruction.

2. Using a standard tape measurer, measure the width of your door. Subtract 2 from your total length and you will have your width measurement. (A 36” door will need a 34” wide kick plate). This ensures the kick plates does not interfere with any door stops, frame, or weather stripping that surrounds the door.

3. To find the height, measure from the bottom of your door up to any impeding edges (ex. decorative molding or panel). Leave allowance at the bottom of the door, so the kick plate does not come into contact with the threshold seal. Kick plate height is based on personal preference and door style.

Dog Scratch Prevention Plates

Here are some useful tips in order to accurately measure your door for the proper size Dog Scratch Prevention Plate:

Make sure your door is open to get a full measurement from end to end without obstruction.

Option ONE: Full Length

1. Using a standard tape measurer, measure from the edge of the door to the edge of the any molding, ensuring there is no interference with the door jamb when door is closed.

2. To find the height, measure from the handle to the bottom of the door, ensuring there is no interference with the threshold seal when door is closed. Leave allowance at the bottom of the door, so the prevention plate does not come into contact with the threshold seal.

Option TWO:  Bundle with a Door Kick Plate for Optimal Look and Coverage

1. Using a standard tape measurer, measure from the edge of the door to the edge of the any molding, ensuring there is no interference with the door jamb when door is closed; same as above.

2. To find the height, measure from the handle down to the top of the kick plate.

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