Tools & materials
- Door stop (baseboard spring, hinge-pin or wall-mount)
- Drill and small bit
- Screwdriver
Step by step
- Step 1
For a baseboard stop: open the door to where the knob is 1 inch from the wall and mark the baseboard behind the door.
- Step 2
Drill a small pilot hole and screw the stop in by hand.
- Step 3
For a hinge-pin stop: close the door, tap out the top hinge pin, slip on the stop and tap the pin back in.
- Step 4
Adjust the hinge-pin stop's bumper screw so the door stops before the knob hits the wall.
- Step 5
For a wall-mount stop, line it up with the knob and screw it into the wall with the included anchor.
When to stop and call ProFix
If you see any of these, stop and call us:
- The wall already has a hole that needs patching (see our drywall guide)
- The hinge pin is painted or rusted in
Not in the mood to DIY? A ProFix pro can handle it for you in Chicago Metro and Dallas–Fort Worth, with a written price before work starts.
Related guides
These guides are general information for simple repairs. You're responsible for your own safety and for following local codes and your lease or HOA rules. When in doubt, stop and call a licensed professional. All DIY guides