How Kick Plates Protect Commercial Doors

Commercial doors take a lot of wear and tear over time. From employees carrying supplies to delivery drivers maneuvering hand trucks, the bottom of your doors often bears the brunt of daily traffic. Without protection, dents, scratches, and holes can form, sometimes leading to costly door replacements.

Fortunately, kick plates provide an easy and effective solution to protect your doors and extend their lifespan.

A kick plate is a protective strip installed along the bottom of a commercial door. Kick plates typically cover the full width of the door and extend up to protect the door. They protect against impact from feet, hand trucks, dollies, and other items that frequently contact the lower section of your door.

For maximum protection, kick plates should always be installed on the push side of the door. This is the side most likely to receive contact from heels, carts, and other everyday pressures.

Commercial doors face constant use, and it’s impossible to control how everyone interacts with them. Employees, delivery personnel, and customers are focused on getting in and out quickly, not on preserving the door.

Kick plates act as armor, absorbing the impacts that would otherwise damage your door. This keeps doors looking professional, functioning smoothly, and reduces maintenance costs. Instead of replacing a door every time it gets dented, simply replace the kick plate when it wears out.

• Protects Against Damage: Prevents dents, dings, and scratches.

• Cost-Effective: Replacing a kick plate is far cheaper than replacing a full door.

• Extends Door Lifespan: Keeps commercial doors, whether wood, metal, or storefront, functional for years.

At CDF Distributors, we’re proud to offer a wide selection of commercial doors, including wood doors, metal doors, and storefront entry doors. We also offer kick plates designed to enhance durability and maintain a professional look.

Protect your doors today and save on costly replacements tomorrow. Explore our door options with CDF Distributors and get a quote in minutes.