Does your door bang into the wall, chipping away at the paint? It's a common frustration in any home. As a seasoned DIY expert with years of protecting walls from everyday wear, I've got a reliable fix that costs nothing.
Skip the store-bought doorstops. Use a recycled cork from a wine or champagne bottle for permanent wall protection. It's straightforward and effective—I've relied on it in my own home for years.
Here's how:
Take a champagne cork and position it on the wall at the base, exactly where the door makes contact. Secure it firmly with a long nail or strong adhesive glue.
Your door will now stop softly against the cork, preserving your wall's finish without a scratch.
Ideal for closet or wardrobe doors, this variation absorbs impacts effortlessly.
Cut a 1-2 cm thick slice from a wine or champagne cork (thinner if your door handle requires it). Apply strong glue and attach it directly to the door.
The cork cushions the door's swing, keeping your wall pristine.
To prop open a door that swings shut too easily, try this additional tip by clicking here.
