Magnetic or Windproof Door Stop: How to Choose a Floor Stop

Updated 2026-11-05 · RAYEN 雷茵

What is the difference between a magnetic and a windproof door stop?

Both are two-part stops. One part sits on the floor, the other on the door, and the door stays open when the two meet. They differ in how they catch.

280 is our magnetic silent floor stop. The photographs show a flat metal tongue in the floor disc and a catch block on the door. Its floor plate is 58mm and its catch is 52 × 33mm.

271 is our non-magnetic windproof floor stop. A stem on the door-side body meets a black catch in the floor plate. It is listed as non-magnetic, and the hold comes from the parts locking together. The body is 40mm high and 17 × 29mm, on a Ø62 × 8.2mm floor plate.

Which door needs a windproof stop?

Think about what pushes the door after you let go.

• A balcony door, a door near an open window, or a corridor with a through draught: use windproof. The door is pushed from the side you cannot see.
• An office, a bedroom or a store room with still air: magnetic is usually enough, and the catch is quiet.
• A door you open and leave open many times a day: try a sample of each on the actual door. Feel the release as well as the hold, because the person using it will.

Wind load depends on the door size, the opening and the building, so the answer is specific to your door. If the door is large or exposed, tell us its size and weight and we will talk it through.

What sizes do the windproof models come in?

These models are listed as non-magnetic windproof floor stops. All are zinc alloy.

• 271: height 40mm, body 17 × 29mm, floor plate Ø62 × 8.2mm.
• D3884: height 65mm, base 42mm.
• D3889: height 42mm, base Ø30mm.
• D3890 and D3891: shown with a wide floor plate. Ask us for the drawing before you plan the fixing.

Two details decide the fit. The height tells you how far the body reaches down from where it fixes on the door. The base tells you what lands on your floor. D3889 keeps a Ø30mm footprint, while 271 spreads to Ø62mm. On a narrow threshold or a small tile, that gap matters more than the colour.

How do they fix to the door?

Look at the door side first. D3890 has a bracket that screws on. 271 and D3884 are slim upright bodies. A hollow door, a glass door and a metal door each need a different fixing, so name the door type on the enquiry.

The floor plate also needs a solid fixing. A thin vinyl floor over a soft base can let the plate move, and then the catch stops lining up.

What if I want nothing on the floor?

Then look at the concealed floor stops. 273 has a Ø14mm pin, 50mm high, that goes into the door, and a Ø30 × 6mm ring on the floor. 273-1 is 46mm high and adds a 40 × 30mm base plate. The ring is low and small, which suits doorways people walk through.

What should you check before ordering?

• Measure the gap from the door's lower edge to the finished floor, on the open door position. Both parts must meet there.
• Mark the exact landing point with the door fully open. Floors are rarely level, and a stop set a few millimetres off will not catch.
• Note the door material and thickness for the door-side screws.
• Note the floor finish, and whether it can be drilled.
• Match the finish. 271 lists Brushed Brass, Polished Chrome, White, Antique Bronze, Brushed Nickel and PVD. 280 lists Antique Yellow Brass, Matt Black, Brushed Brass, Space Grey and Brushed Nickel.

What to write on the order

Write the type in words as well as the model, so a substitution cannot slip through. For example: Non-magnetic windproof floor stop, D3889, zinc alloy, Matt Black. Or: Magnetic silent floor stop, 280, zinc alloy, Brushed Nickel. Quantities, price and delivery are confirmed per order. Send us the door size and floor type and we will confirm which stop fits, or browse the accessories.