πŸšͺ limiter Door opening: features and species

Limiter for opening doors - it's not just hardware. Without exaggeration we can say that it literally saves you not only by irritating the nerves of sounds, but also the need for unplanned repairs. Editorial HouseChief explore all possible options for this device and is ready to provide the result.

Obscure Assistant will save you from many problems
Obscure Assistant will save you from many problems

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  • 1 Why the need for limiting the door opening
  • 2 What are they, latches
    • 2.1 Floor models
    • 2.2 Models on the wall
    • 2.3 Clamps on the door leaf
  • 3 What material to choose
  • 4 How to set the limiter

Why the need for limiting the door opening

If you are impulsive and impetuous, or your children often run around the house, or you get too carried away, not to see closing the nose Door - you exactly need such a device. It solves the problem of broken foreheads, upholstered walls and handles the annoying rumble. The entire load will assume discreet stopper. If up to this point you lived like that without it, but this time will realize that it is now impossible.

And the most wonderful thing - the use of a small and relatively simple device does not change any of your interior, nor the integrity of expensive and high-quality doors
And the most wonderful thing - the use of a small and relatively simple device does not change any of your interior, nor the integrity of expensive and high-quality doors

What are they, latches

Let's start with the fact that they are representatives of the hardware. As with any accessories, fasteners should approach doorsWhich, in turn, are internal and outer. Consequently, the clips will be different.

In addition to such differences, there is another graduation: by appointment.

Catchers can perform the task of preserving the walls from being hit or children's fingers - from accidental collapse
Catchers can perform the task of preserving the walls from being hit or children's fingers - from accidental collapse

You've already started to think? In this case - here's a list of the possible range:

  • stops for stop motion the door leaf in a certain place;
  • bumpers to cushion the canvas on the wall;
  • stoppers for fixing the fabric in the desired position, including the full opening;
  • lining by pinching your fingers and limbs at random the collapse;
  • latches to secure the doors in open or closed;
  • closers for smooth closing entrance doors.

In addition, holders may be divided on the basis of the choice of a location on the door, wall and floor.

Floor models

This is an exceptionally reliable fasteners that attach to the floor. They primitively simple and cost no more than 150 - 200 rubles. Design floor clamps may have different shapes.

The bars, which are firmly fixed on the floor, to have a height of 7 cm and a diameter of about 3 cm. To protect the fabric from damage have rubber rim. This bezel can be replaced when worn
The bars, which are firmly fixed on the floor, to have a height of 7 cm and a diameter of about 3 cm. To protect the fabric from damage have rubber rim. This bezel can be replaced when worn

Tip! Do not select the columns to match the flooring. You may not notice them when traveling and, instead of solving a problem, get another.

Semicircular latches in the shape of a quarter sphere with elastic slice. When installing them it is important to choose the direction of the cut
Semicircular latches in the shape of a quarter sphere with elastic slice. When installing them it is important to choose the direction of the cut
β„–6. Latches with a magnet not just stop the blade, but also reinforce its attraction thanks to a small metal plate
β„–6. Latches with a magnet not just stop the blade, but also reinforce its attraction thanks to a small metal plate

Note! Magnetic clips will not hold the heavy front door, they are used for interior fabrics

Lightweight retainers made of cork or rubber. These stops can be removed and, if necessary, to enclose. To avoid injury, it is better to use bright models, which will be visible
Lightweight retainers made of cork or rubber. These stops can be removed and, if necessary, to enclose. To avoid injury, it is better to use bright models, which will be visible
Clamps lock securely fasten the door in the open or closed position. Such devices are often found in organizations, stores and other public places with high traffic
Clamps lock securely fasten the door in the open or closed position. Such devices are often found in organizations, stores and other public places with high traffic
Spring hedgehogs - a simpler version of the stop, which can lock the blade in any position. Their advantage is that they do not spoil neither sex nor doors
Spring hedgehogs - a simpler version of the stop, which can lock the blade in any position. Their advantage is that they do not spoil neither sex nor doors
Wedge stops - a kind of mobile clamps. These models are made of bright and soft materials often used in children's rooms
Wedge stops - a kind of mobile clamps. These models are made of bright and soft materials often used in children's rooms

An interesting variant - the so-called signal clamps. They can issue a beep if Door suddenly began to move, or even send alert on the panel guards.

Such retainers - complex devices with the sensor and the communication means
Such retainers - complex devices with the sensor and the communication means

Models on the wall

If for some reason you can not or do not want to set the lock on the floor - it can be mounted on a wall.

These stops also are inexpensive and relatively easy to install. When installing the need to take into account the structure of the installation location and choose the right size for the area mounting.

Such stops may also have a complement in the form of a magnetic holder
Such stops may also have a complement in the form of a magnetic holder
Lining the wall of a soft synthetic material extinguish sudden impact and retain the handle against damage
Lining the wall of a soft synthetic material extinguish sudden impact and retain the handle against damage

Wall fasteners can also have lock to hold the blade in the open position.

Clamps on the door leaf

The stops can be mounted on the very Door. This is perhaps easier than the installation on the floor or wall.

Plate retainer can tie small screws or just stick to the double sided tape or glue without damaging the integrity of the fabric.

The stops can be hinged. In the open state they are fixed at an angle of 45ΒΊ
The stops can be hinged. In the open state they are fixed at an angle of 45ΒΊ

Considered the most simple conveyor stops, but they are easily damaged.

Limiter of door opening as a means to calm the nerves
For external doors are excellent sliding clamps model. They will fix a door and will not let it slam against wind gusts

In sliding stops usually have the second part, which is fastened to the doorpost.

The simplest devices from collapsing may be soft lining on the edges of the bar
The simplest devices from collapsing may be soft lining on the edges of the bar

What material to choose

Fixers for doors - are small things, they are unobtrusive and can not be the highlight of the interior. But, nevertheless, you need to pick them up so that they do not look foreign.

Material options are many. You will find in the sale of steel, aluminum, wood or plastic models. It is worth paying attention to the strength and quality of products, if you want to focus served as long as possible. Exception is perhaps that the soft plastic clips, in which the main factor is their elasticity.

Selecting the best base to lock practicality. For children's rooms is preferable to use a soft plastic or rubber, they will not be dangerous for children
Selecting the best base to lock practicality. For children's rooms is preferable to use a soft plastic or rubber, they will not be dangerous for children

exterior doors better to fix the metal stop, they are more reliable.

For interior fabrics perfectly fit model with magnetic fasteners, and, more massive doors, The stronger must be the magnets.

Soft wall brackets suitable for bedrooms. They protect the furniture, to open the doors not rattled and did not beat about cabinets.

How to set the limiter

The soft limiters on door leaf set is not difficult. To do this, you do not even need tools. Devices must be mounted on a handle or put on the edge of the web. The same applies to the wedge-shaped patterns that are inserted under the Door.

And here is how to fix floor limiter is shown in this small popular video course:

And what stops you prefer to use? Maybe you can recommend a comfortable and trouble-free model? Write about it in the comments!