National Hardware V238 series kickdown door stop holds an open door in place and protects the wall behind the knob. Foot mounts to the base of the door; a kick of the toe drops the spring-loaded leg down to the floor where the ribbed rubber pad grips against the surface. Lift the toe to release and the spring returns the leg to the stowed position. Die-cast zinc body with satin chrome (brushed) finish; mounting screws included.

• Length: 4"
• Body: die-cast zinc
• Finish: satin chrome (brushed silver)
• Foot: ribbed rubber pad for positive floor grip
• Mechanism: spring-loaded; kicks down to hold, lifts to release
• Mounting: two screws into door panel (hardware included)

Installation Tip: Mount on the lock-side edge of the door, 3" to 4" from the bottom corner so the rubber pad reaches the floor cleanly when deployed. Open the door to the desired hold position before drilling - the leg should land on bare floor or a flat threshold, not a transition strip or area rug. Pilot-drill the screw holes in hardwood doors; in hollow-core or metal-skin doors, use a backing block or sheet-metal screws so the stop has something to bite into.

Finish Selection Tip: Satin chrome is the workhorse residential finish that coordinates with brushed-nickel knobs, hinges, and fixtures - the most common upgrade finish in late-model homes. The brushed surface hides fingerprints and minor wear better than polished chrome. Step over to polished chrome for crisp modern interiors or to brass for traditional packages; step to white or matte black for painted trim.

Note: The rubber pad relies on friction against the floor surface, so the stop works best on bare hardwood, tile, vinyl, sealed concrete, or low-pile carpet. On very smooth polished marble or freshly waxed hardwood the foot may slide; on deep-pile carpet the leg may not reach the floor at all. For frequent commercial-traffic use or heavy storm doors, step up to a wall-mounted hinge-pin or baseboard-mounted stop.