This guide reflects CDF Distributors' standard specifications and field-tested recommendations used by commercial contractors nationwide. The information is provided for specification and selection purposes. Always verify requirements with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for your project location.

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About This Guide

What product categories does Rockwood manufacture?

Rockwood manufactures architectural door hardware accessories including pulls, push plates, pull plates, kick plates, mop plates, armor plates, door stops, wall stops, overhead stops, and door silencers. These products are designed for commercial, institutional, and high-traffic applications.

What materials are Rockwood products available in?

Rockwood hardware is available in solid brass, stainless steel (304 and 316 grades), aluminum, and bronze. Finishes include satin, polished, oil-rubbed bronze, and powder-coated options. Select products are also available with antimicrobial coatings for healthcare and food-service environments.

How do you specify Rockwood pulls for ADA-compliant openings?

Rockwood offers barrier-free pull configurations designed to meet ADA requirements. These pulls feature smooth returns, appropriate projection dimensions, and mounting heights that comply with accessibility standards. The specific pull model and mounting location should be verified against the applicable edition of ICC A117.1 or local accessibility code.

What is the difference between a kick plate and a mop plate?

A kick plate is typically 6 to 10 inches high and protects the lower portion of the door from foot traffic and cart impact. A mop plate is typically 4 inches high and mounts at the very bottom of the door to protect against wet mop contact and cleaning chemicals. Both are mounted on the push side of the door.

How do you select the correct door stop type for a commercial opening?

The stop type depends on the installation conditions. Floor stops are used where the door swings over a hard floor surface. Wall stops are used when the door could contact an adjacent wall. Overhead stops are used in environments where floor-mounted stops present trip hazards or sanitation concerns, such as healthcare facilities and clean rooms.

How do you order Rockwood hardware through CDF Distributors?

Rockwood products can be specified as part of a complete door assembly using CDF's ProBuilder configuration tool. ProBuilder allows you to select Rockwood accessories alongside doors, frames, hinges, and locksets, generating a coordinated quote for the entire opening. For direct assistance, contact CDF at (855) 769-9895 or sales@cdfdoors.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

CDF's ProBuilder tool allows contractors and facility managers to configure complete door, frame, and hardware assemblies online. During configuration, you can select the specific components discussed in this guide and receive an instant quote.

For assistance or to order a complete door assembly, call (855) 769-9895 or email sales@cdfdoors.com. CDF's sales team is available to help you specify the right components for your project.

Configure Your Door Assembly

When specifying a complete door assembly through CDF's ProBuilder tool, contractors and specifiers can include Rockwood accessories alongside the door, frame, hinges, locksets, and closers for the same opening. This allows the entire hardware set to be quoted, ordered, and shipped as a coordinated package rather than sourced from multiple vendors.

How CDF Distributors Supplies Rockwood Hardware

Rockwood products are available in a broad range of materials and finishes that coordinate with other hardware on the same opening. Consistent finish selection across pulls, plates, stops, and primary locksets creates a unified architectural appearance.

Common finish designations include US26D (satin chromium), US32D (satin stainless steel), US10B (oil-rubbed bronze), and US4 (satin brass). Rockwood also offers custom finishes on request for projects requiring non-standard colors or coatings.

Materials, Finishes, and Architectural Coordination

Door silencers are small rubber or neoprene bumpers installed in the frame to cushion the door at the point of closure. They reduce noise, prevent metal-to-metal contact, and help maintain consistent latching by establishing a controlled stop point.

• Press-in silencers: Inserted into pre-drilled holes in hollow metal frames, the most common configuration for commercial steel frames

• Nail-on silencers: Attached to wood frames with a built-in brad or nail

• Quantity per frame: Typically three silencers per single frame (two on the strike jamb, one at the head), though requirements vary by frame size and application

Door Silencers

Door stops and wall stops prevent damage to walls, adjacent surfaces, and the door itself when the door is opened forcefully. Rockwood offers several stop types to suit different installation conditions.

• Floor stops: Dome-shaped or cylindrical stops mounted to the floor in the path of the door swing, available with and without hold-open features

• Wall stops: Mounted to the wall or baseboard to arrest the door before it contacts the wall surface, typically with a rubber bumper to absorb impact

• Overhead stops: Mounted to the head frame or wall above the door, used where floor-mounted stops are impractical or undesirable (e.g., clean rooms, healthcare)

• Concealed stops: Recessed into the floor to eliminate trip hazards while still providing door travel limitation

Door Stops and Wall Stops

Kick plates and mop plates protect the bottom rail and face of the door from damage caused by foot traffic, carts, dollies, and cleaning equipment. Proper specification of these components extends door service life and reduces maintenance costs.

• Kick plates: Typically 6 to 10 inches high, mounted at the bottom of the push side of the door

• Mop plates: Typically 4 inches high, mounted at the very bottom of the door to protect against wet mop contact and cleaning chemicals

• Armor plates: Full-height or extended-height plates used in high-abuse environments such as loading docks, kitchens, and corridors with heavy cart traffic

• Mounting options: Adhesive-backed, screw-mounted, or magnetic attachment depending on door material and service conditions

Kick Plates and Mop Plates

Push plates and pull plates protect the door surface at the point of contact while providing a functional surface for opening the door. Rockwood offers standard rectangular plates as well as shaped and custom-sized options.

• Standard push plates: Typically 4 inches by 16 inches or 3.5 inches by 15 inches, mounted on the push side of the door

• Hospital push plates: Extended-width plates designed for healthcare environments where doors are frequently opened with elbows, shoulders, or carts

• Antimicrobial finishes: Select Rockwood plates are available with antimicrobial coatings suited to healthcare and food-service environments

• Custom sizing: Rockwood manufactures plates in non-standard dimensions to accommodate specific architectural requirements

Push Plates and Pull Plates

Rockwood manufactures door pulls in a variety of configurations suited to different commercial applications and architectural styles.

• Straight pulls: Available in round and flat bar profiles, typically in lengths from 6 inches to 36 inches, used on entrance doors and interior passage doors

• Offset pulls: Feature a return toward the door face, providing additional clearance for the hand and a distinct visual profile

• Back-to-back configurations: Paired pulls mounted through the door for use on entrance doors requiring hardware on both sides

• Barrier-free pulls: Designed to meet ADA and accessibility requirements with smooth returns and appropriate projection dimensions

• Materials: Solid brass, stainless steel (304 and 316 grades), aluminum, and bronze, with finishes including satin, polished, oil-rubbed, and powder-coated options

Rockwood Pull Hardware

Rockwood Manufacturing, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, produces a wide range of commercial door hardware accessories used in commercial, institutional, and high-traffic applications. Their product line covers pulls, push plates, kick plates, door stops, wall stops, and door silencers — components that protect doors, walls, and building occupants while maintaining a coordinated architectural appearance.

Rockwood products are specified by architects across virtually every commercial building type, from office buildings and hospitals to educational facilities and government buildings. CDF Distributors provides access to the full Rockwood catalog while maintaining industry setting lead times.

Understanding Rockwood's Place in Commercial Door Hardware

A specification guide to Rockwood architectural door hardware categories, materials, finishes, and commercial applications available through CDF Distributors.

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