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 white powder-coated finish; mounting screws included.

• Length: 4"
• Body: die-cast zinc
• Finish: white powder coat
• 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: White powder coat blends into painted-white interior doors, casing, and baseboards where a chrome or brass stop would read as visual clutter. The powder coat is more chip-resistant than brushed paint and easier to wipe clean. Step over to brass or satin chrome to match metallic-finish knobs and hinges; step to matte black for modern and farmhouse trim where the contrast is intentional.

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.