Hardware & Accessories
Push Plate
Push plates are protective metal panels mounted at hand height on doors, preventing smudges and wear from repeated pushing. Common in commercial settings, push plates also suit high-traffic residential doors like kitchen or pantry entries.
The placement at natural pushing height concentrates wear on a replaceable surface rather than door finish. Decorative push plates add visual interest while serving practical purpose.
Key Characteristics
- ✓Protects push area
- ✓Hand-height mounting
- ✓Prevents smudges/wear
- ✓Commercial standard
- ✓Residential applications
- ✓Various styles
Types & Variations
Standard push plate
Decorative push plate
Engraved push plate
Full-height push plate
Glass push plate
Works Well With These Styles
Placement & Usage Tips
Mount with center at comfortable pushing height, typically 42-48 inches from floor. On swinging doors, install on push side only.
💡 Pro Tip
Antimicrobial push plates with copper or coated surfaces reduce germ transmission—increasingly relevant for health-conscious environments and post-pandemic design.