How can i make my door so that it can not be slammed?

[deefadog]

Hi all, we have a double glass door in our living room, it's a heavy one (fire door) we only use on of the doors, but the kids (and other little ones that come over) tend to slam it as it's heavy and we are worried about there fingers.

Is there any thing available like a soft closer for it?

Similar door:

Thanks in advance

 

[roughcaster]

Put a door closer/restrainer onto it. Just Google "door closers", and you'll see what i mean. A slamming door can be very dangerous as you say, especially jamming fingers, ( whether kids or adults),, even cutting fingers off in some cases!!! Ouch!

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

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Bear in mind its a fire door so think carefully (safety) about anything that may hinder its proper operation, ignoring the risk to life issues, should disaster ever sttrike insurance companies take a dim view of devices/modifications that may have compromise a previously compliant installation.

 

[foxhole]

Mothercare etc do a clip on plastic U shape that prevents doors being slammed, had to purchase when we got the foster kids and the only toys they had been used too were door 'swings'.Need to be removed at night etc.

 

[deefadog]

Thanks Guyz! Sorry for the late reply!

I ahve one of those Perko door closures (bought it years ago and never used it) will this be the same as the door closers mentioned that you find in the work place - wife will not be to happy with one of those in the living room! LOL

Also i forgot to mention these have the self close hinges, but i took the pins out as they were death traps for the kids, can these be reversed somehow, so instead of closing the doors fast give a sort or resistance??? I doubt it but worth an ask

Thanks again

 

[foxhole]

Even door closers can trap fingers, thats why I suggested the rubber clip option.

 

[deefadog]

Thanks, do you mean this item - http://www.mothercare.com/Mothercar...ing=UTF8&m=A2LBKNDJ2KZUGQ&n=42764041&mcb=core

 

[^woody^]

If you fit a Perko, you will remove it soon after you first bang your nose or forehead on the door edge

The typical child safety devices just stop the door from closing.

Google for " door dictator "

 

[foxhole]

Thanks, do you mean this item - http://www.mothercare.com/Mothercar...&m=A2LBKNDJ2KZUGQ&n=42764041&mcb=core[/QUOTE]
That's it, stops the door closing completely, no trapped fingers, easy to ad or remove in seconds, place at the top where they can't reach.

 

[deefadog]

Cheers, easy method, cost effective and it's not forever!

Thanks again!

 

[deefadog]

Cheers, easy method, cost effective and it's not forever!

Thanks again!