Push-Plates.Net

Welcome to Push-Plates.Net

Don — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:10:13 +0000

Welcome to push-plates.com, your information source for Push & Pull Plates on the internet.

Hardware terminology defines push plate as a plate placed on the lock stile of a door at the point receiving the most contact in everyday usage.

Push plates are placed at a height on the door where you are most likely to push the door open. The push plate is used to protect the door against dirt, oils, and wear. Push plates were originally created to be functional, and later became a focal point of decorative design.

With most push plate applications pull plates will be used on the other side of the doors, except doors with double action hinges, which will have push plates on both sides. Pull plates generally will use the same plate as the push plate, but with a handle attached. These handles are designed to match the style of the plate. Both push and pull plate styles will generally match the style of the doors and the architecture of the house. For instance a house with Arts and Crafts style flat panel doors will be nicely complemented with Arts and Crafts style push and pull plates. Also a Victorian raised panel four panel door will be complemented nicely by Victorian style push and pull plates.

Many commercial projects, such as banquet rooms, offices, and other uses, may use larger push and pull plates in lengths up to as much as twenty three inches in length.

Other related plates include kick plates, mop plates, and armor plates, which are installed on the bottoms of doors to protect the door from the same problems as push plates. These plates may be made of brass, stainless steel, acrylic, anodized aluminum, and other materials. Generally these plates have no decorative component other than the look of the material itself.

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Do You Have Solid Bronze Push and Pull Plates?

Don — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:47:31 +0000

(A) Yes we do, we sell the Hamilton Decorative Push and Pull Plates. They have many different styles available in Bronze Patina Finish and also in solid brass with a Brushed Nickel finish.

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How Can I Order Push and Pull Plates?

Don — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:12:57 +0000

(A) You can call one of our knowledgeable sales associates at 1-800-772-0314 M-F 8-4:30 EST or order online.

How Fast Can I Get A Push and Pull Plate?

Don — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:37:08 +0000

(A) The Polished Brass Push Plates ship in 3 business days and the other finishes ship between 7 – 10 business days.

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What Is The Main Purpose of A Push & Pull Plate ?

Don — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:10:02 +0000

(A) The push plate helps to protect the door of physical damage that could be caused by a hand or arm coming in contact with the door while pushing the door open.
The pull plate is normally the same push plate with a handle added in order to pull the door open. These plates also act as a decorative piece of hardware.
You may normally see these used on doors that can swing in both directions , like a door going into a kitchen of a restaurant.

Where On My Door Should The Plates Be Placed ?

Don — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:56:16 +0000

(A) To the best of our knowledge their is not a standard height for mounting the push & pull plates. Just mount it at a comfortable height where most people are likely to reach out at. Hope this helps.

I Have A Large Commercial Door How big Do These Plates Come ?

Don — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:50:21 +0000

(A) The decorative plates are available up to 23′ long. Now if you need larger plates we can get almost any size needed. They would be a flat piece of Brass or Stainless material cut to size. They could come in most of the available finishes. Very similar to a kickplate turned sideways.

What Finishes Can I Get The Plates In ?

Don — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:35:02 +0000

(A) The bronze plates are only available in a Bronze Patina & Brushed Nickel. But the solid brass plates are available in Polished Brass , Antique Brass , Oil Rubbed Bronze , Pewter , Polished Nickel , Satin Nickel , Copy Chrome , Venetian Bronze , Weathered Flat Black & Weathered Rust.

How Thick Are the Push & Pull Plates ?

Don — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:20:56 +0000

(A) The plates are generally from 5/16″ up to 1/2″ thick, depending on the plate.

Can A Push Plate Be Used On A Sliding Door ?

Don — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:15:24 +0000

(A) It could be used but you will need to make sure the plates does not obstruct the function or movement of the door it self.

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