Doors and wall can easily become damaged by the constant movement of people and trolleys in busy buildings such as hotels, schools, hospitals, banks, supermarkets, airports, offices, postal offices and call centers.

Damage can and will be caused to the inside of buildings and owners, managers and designers are increasingly aware of the risks. Although accidental, it should be given serious consideration and guarded against whenever possible.

The interior design of your building can be improved by fitting a wall or door protector in addition to being protected from damage. Costly maintenance and the inconvenience of repair can be avoided, with the added benefit of reducing future maintenance budgets.

Push plates, kick plates and door protectors all make up an interior building protection system.  Once you have selected a wall and door protector you must ensure that the panels are fixed at the correct height. If different types of trolleys are operating in the same areas then it is likely they will cause damage at varying heights. We recommend that when specifying the width of panels you consider larger panels than are actually needed.

People can be guided by using different colours in different parts of the building. Elderly people and the partially sighted find this especially useful. The Contrasting the colours of ends and corners with the rails can help determine doorways and changes of direction. Extra emphasis can be given to door handles with the addition of door plates.

uPVC is ideal for areas such as corridors where traffic may brush against the panels, but rubber is better for areas likely to experience major impact. Rubber is often used in car parks as it provides protection to both the building and the vehicle in the event of a collision. Make sure you select a specially developed material that is resistant to impact and abrasion and achieve the relevant Fire Test requirements.   

With so much choice it can be difficult to know which type of wall or door protector is best for you; in this case you should consult an expert for their recommendation.

Correct installation is probably as important as selection of the wall and door protection itself. No matter how good the system, if badly fitted it will let you down eventually.

How to Install
Mark the pre-determined height of the wall or door protector on the surface to be protected and ensure it is primed, clean, free of dust and grease, dry and flat.
To ensure a good bond, wall coverings should be cut back and treated with primer. Cut the strip to length where necessary (we recommend chamfering the cut edge), peel off the backing paper, place in position and apply pressure to ensure full contact.

If a surface is in disrepair then adhesive mastic may be a good alternative to double sided tape.

Bookmark and Share