# How to Cut a Kickplate
If you are looking for a practical way to add style to your home without breaking the bank, installing a kickplate may be just the project. Kickplates cover the bottom 12 to 18 inches of the door and come in many styles. Traditional metal kickplates come in colors such as brass, bronze and silver. They protect the door from kicks as well add a finished professional look to any door.
Things You'll Need
- 12-foot steel tape measure
- Pencil
- Chalk line
- Hacksaw
- Flat file
Instructions
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Measure the width of the door that is to receive the kickplate with the 12-foot steel tape measure. Subtract 1 inch from the width to allow 1/2 inch on each side that will not be covered by the kickplate.
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Lay the kickplate on a clean flat surface, such as a workbench. Measure and mark the desired width on the kickplate with the 12-foot steel tape measure and the pencil at the top and bottom of the kickplate.
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Place chalkline on the marks, pull tight and snap making a line across the kickplate.
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Use the hacksaw to cut smoothly and evenly down the line. Take your time and go slow to avoid burrs and rough edges.
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File away any rough edges with the flat file.
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