National Hardware Door Stop 3-inch Projection Satin Chrome

The National Hardware Door Stop (N273-599, V236 Series) is a rigid door stop with die-cast zinc construction and 3-inch projection that solves the basic problem every contractor faces — protecting walls from door handle damage. The built-in screw base design eliminates the need for separate fasteners, which means less hardware to track and faster installation.

Built for Speed and Strength

Die-cast zinc body beats plastic alternatives hands down. The zinc won’t crack when you torque it down, won’t yellow from UV exposure, and won’t snap off when someone kicks it. The satin chrome finish handles Montana’s temperature swings better than painted steel — no rust bubbles forming under the coating after a few freeze-thaw cycles.

The installation couldn’t be simpler. Position the base where the door should stop, then screw it directly into the wall or baseboard. No separate fasteners needed for the built-in screw design. That’s it. No drilling pilot holes for mounting screws, no losing tiny hardware in your truck. Use a wrench or screwdriver depending on the specific base design, and you’re done in under a minute per door.

The 3-inch projection hits the sweet spot for most interior doors. Long enough to catch the door before the handle punches through drywall, short enough that people won’t trip over it. At 3-1/2 inches overall length, it’s compact without being flimsy.

Safety That Actually Matters

Here’s something you don’t see on cheaper stops — the plastic/rubber tip includes a hole to reduce choking hazard. Smart design for homes with toddlers. The tip won’t pop off like some aftermarket rubber bumpers, and that safety hole means one less liability worry for landlords and property managers.

National Hardware backs this with a Lifespan Limited Lifetime Warranty. That’s confidence in the zinc casting quality. They know this thing won’t fail from normal use.

Specification	Value
Projection	3 inches
Overall Length	3-1/2 inches
Body Material	Die-cast Zinc
Tip Material	Rubber/Plastic
Finish	Satin Chrome
Mounting	Baseboard or Wall Mount
Warranty	Lifespan Limited Lifetime

Where It Counts

Compatible with most interior doors and baseboards where a 3-inch projection is sufficient to clear door hardware/handles. That covers 90% of residential and light commercial applications. The zinc body means it’ll handle high-traffic areas — rental properties, offices, anywhere doors get slammed regularly.

Skip the spring-style stops if you want predictable performance. The rigid design means the door stops exactly where you set it, every time. No bouncing back, no gradual loosening over years of use. One review mentioned the stop worked fine initially but loosened in the wall over time, but that’s a mounting surface issue, not a hardware failure. Hit a stud or use appropriate anchors in drywall.

For Montana contractors, the zinc construction matters. Our temperature swings — potentially 100-degree differences between summer highs and winter lows — cause inferior metals to fatigue at stress points. Die-cast zinc maintains its integrity through those cycles better than stamped steel or aluminum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to buy separate mounting screws? A: No separate fasteners are typically required for the built-in screw design. The door stop has an integrated screw base that goes directly into your mounting surface.

Q: Will this work on both walls and baseboards? A: Yes. The door stop is designed for baseboard or wall mount applications. Choose your mounting location based on door swing and room layout.

Q: How does the safety feature work? A: The plastic/rubber tip includes a hole to reduce choking hazard. If a small child manages to remove the tip, the hole prevents it from creating a seal in their airway.

Q: What’s the actual warranty coverage? A: National Hardware provides a Lifespan Limited Lifetime Warranty on this door stop. That covers defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the product under normal use.

Q: Can this handle commercial use? A: The die-cast zinc construction makes it suitable for light commercial applications. The rigid design and durable finish stand up to higher traffic than residential-only products.