Protect Walls From Damage with Foam Doorstops

Our world is full of things we don’t even think about until something unfortunate happens and we realize how badly they are needed. A power generator is one example, after a big storm knocks out your power. Or perhaps it’s the sunscreen you forgot to bring to the beach, once you see your skin starting to get pink. And while it isn’t as life-impacting as the previous two examples, making sure you have doorstops in your home before a doorknob punches a hole in the wall can save you major aggravation and stress down the road.

Any person who has been startled by a slamming door or gotten frustrated as they tried to patch a puncture in the wall created by a doorknob would gladly attest to the value of a preventive doorstop. Sometimes, people have considered them, but decided they were too expensive for what they offered, or difficult to install. For individuals looking for a low-cost, construction-free doorstop option,foam protectors are up to the job as an effective and affordable doorstop.

These stopper cushions are often bone-shaped sponges with a slit cut in the middle that allows them to be slid over the edge or top of a door. These offer impact absorption from doors swinging into walls or shutting too hard into their frames. Without any installation needed, they can be popped off in a second should the door need to be closed fully.

Foam stoppers can be purchased in an affordable, ready-made shape, or created on your own for one of the easiest DIY projects you can take on. Simply take a scrubbing sponge, and cut a rectangular divot about halfway through the sponge in the center of the long side. Cutting out this area in a strip that’s slimmer than the door allows enough room for the sponge to slide over any door, while being tight enough to stay in place. With its softness, sponge stoppers can quiet door slams and prevent wall damage.