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Baldwin Reserve 4252 Convex Wall Flush Bumpers Door Stop 1.75" Diameter

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BALDWIN RESERVE 4252 CONVEX WALL FLUSH BUMPERS DOOR STOP OVERVIEW

KEY FEATURES

  • The Wall Flush Bumper is a compact design that protects walls and doors from damage in cases where larger bumpers are not suitable.
  • 1.75" Diameter
  • Convex design with concealed fasteners.
  • Baldwin Hardware has a rich tradition of high-quality, master craftsmanship, solid brass products. A difference you can both feel and see.

FEATURES

  • 4015 FEATURES: Compact designed bumper permits installation in areas where larger bumpers are not suitable due to size or projection. Fasteners are totally concealed underneath durable rubber insert.
  • 4252 FEATURES: Engineered for commercial/residential installations, this compact and contemporary designed bumper features completely concealed fasteners for an unobtrusive and screwless appearance. Supplied with wood and masonry fasteners, it is furnished unassembled to facilitate the substitution of fasteners. Designed for ease of installation, the bumper is attached onto a heavy gauge metal back plate through a threading application. For a fully theft proof installation, the use of a strap wrench for tightening or several drops of Loctite Grade A
  • is recommended.
  • 4252 PACKED: Standard case; individually poly-bagged with appropriate fasteners
  • in a dispensing type carton.
  • FEDERAL SPECIFICATION EQUIVALENTS: Government Type: 1327 (4252 only)
  • BHMA DESIGNATION: L02101 (4015 & 4252)

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Product Specs

Product Group:
Door Trim and Accessories
Subcategory:
Door Stops, Holders, Silencers & Bumpers
Product Subgroup:
Door Stops, Holders, Silencers & Bumpers
Product Type:
Floor Door Stops
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Collection:
Reserve Series
Product Model:
4252
Product Size:
1.75" Diameter
Product Category:
Door Trim and Accessories
Department:
Door Hardware

Baldwin 4252003 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will a Baldwin 4252 wall bumper protect the wall behind a door that opens into a tight spot?
That's what the 4252 is for. It's a compact wall-mounted flush bumper, 1.75 inches in diameter, meant for spots where a larger bumper won't work because of its size or how far it projects off the wall. The door face hits the rubber insert instead of the drywall or trim. If the door swings free into open wall, a bigger bumper or a floor stop gives you more cushion; the 4252 is the answer when there isn't room for one.
2) What fasteners come with the Baldwin 4252 wall bumper, and will they work in drywall, wood, or concrete?
Both wood and masonry fasteners ship with the 4252, so a stud, a wood jamb, or a masonry or concrete wall are all covered out of the box. It arrives unassembled specifically so you can swap in a different fastener if the wall needs one, for example a toggle or anchor in hollow drywall with no blocking behind it. The bumper threads onto a heavy gauge metal back plate, so the plate goes on the wall first and the bumper spins on over it.
3) What is the BHMA designation and federal spec number for the Baldwin 4252 door bumper?
The 4252 carries BHMA designation L02101 and matches Government Type 1327 under the federal specification equivalents. If a submittal or a government spec calls out either of those numbers for a wall bumper, the 4252 answers it. The same L02101 designation covers Baldwin's 4015 bumper; the 1327 government type is called out for the 4252 only.
4) Should I use a wall bumper or a floor stop for my door?
It comes down to whether the door reaches a wall. A wall bumper like the Baldwin 4252 mounts on the wall at the point the door face contacts it, leaves nothing on the floor to trip over or mop around, and needs a solid wall in the right spot. A floor stop works when the door swings past the wall, opens into furniture, or hits at a height with no backing behind the drywall. For that case we carry Trimco cast floor stops, the 1200/1201 in a 3 inch size and the 1214 at 1.75 inch. Baseboard height is the usual deciding factor: if the door lands on trim rather than flat wall, go to the floor.
5) What should I use instead of the Baldwin 4252 bumper when the door swings past a wall and there is nothing behind it to strike?
The Baldwin Reserve 4252 is a wall flush bumper 1.75 inches in diameter, so it only works where the door leaf actually reaches a wall surface. When the swing ends over open floor, go to a floor-mounted stop instead: the Trimco 1214 floor stop is a 1.75 inch unit, and the Trimco 1200/1201 cast floor stop is a 3 inch unit for a taller strike point off the finished floor.
6) The 1.75 inch Trimco 1214 is the same size as the Baldwin 4252 - are they interchangeable?
They share the 1.75 inch dimension but not the mounting. The Baldwin Reserve 4252 is a wall bumper that threads onto a heavy gauge metal back plate fastened to the wall, supplied with wood and masonry fasteners. The Trimco 1214 is a floor stop, so it anchors into the finished floor and takes the door edge on a riser rather than the door face on a wall. Matching diameters does not make one a drop-in for the other.
7) Can you see the screws on the Baldwin Reserve 4252 bumper once it's installed?
No. The fasteners sit completely concealed under the rubber insert, so the finished bumper reads as a plain convex disc with no screw heads showing. That's the point of the design on exposed walls in lobbies, unit entries, and finished corridors where a visible screw head is the thing a client notices.
8) How do I keep a Baldwin 4252 wall bumper from being unscrewed or stolen?
Because the bumper threads onto its back plate, it can also be threaded off. Baldwin's own instruction is to tighten with a strap wrench, or put several drops of Loctite Grade A on the threads, for a theft proof installation. Worth doing on any public-side opening, school corridor, or multi-family common area. A strap wrench rather than pliers so you don't mark the finish.
9) Is the Baldwin 4252 bumper rated for a commercial building or is it a residential part?
Baldwin engineers the 4252 for commercial and residential installations both, though it's catalogued on the Reserve residential side. For a heavy-traffic commercial opening, a door that gets thrown open hard, or an entry that needs a hold-open, an extra heavy duty stop such as the Trimco 1209 Series is the sturdier route. The 4252 suits unit doors, offices, and finished spaces where appearance matters as much as the stop.
10) What finishes does the Baldwin Reserve 4252 wall bumper come in, and can I match the rest of my Reserve trim?
Eleven finishes: 003 Polished Brass PVD, 044 Satin Brass PVD, 055 Polished Nickel PVD, 056 Lifetime PVD Satin Nickel, 102 Oil Rubbed Bronze, 112 Venetian Bronze, 140 Polished Nickel, 150 Satin Nickel, 151 Antique Nickel, 190 Satin Black, and 260 Polished Chrome. The 4252 is part of Baldwin's Reserve Series, so order the same finish code that's on your Reserve levers and hinges and the bumper matches. The PVD finishes (003, 044, 055, 056) are the ones to specify where the bumper is near an exterior door or a wet area.
11) Can the Baldwin 4252 hold a door open?
No. The 4252 is a bumper only, a convex disc with a rubber insert that stops the door and cushions the contact. Nothing on it catches or holds the door in the open position. If you need the door to stay open, specify a stop and holder instead, for instance the Trimco 1209 Series extra heavy duty stops and holders, or add a separate overhead or floor holder alongside the bumper.
12) I need to standardize door stops across a building with different mounting conditions. Does the Baldwin 4252 cover all of them?
Not on its own. The 4252 is wall-mounted only, so any opening where the door doesn't land on a solid wall needs a different part. If a single stop that adapts to more than one mounting condition is what you're after, the Trimco 1211 Series universal door stops are built for that. A common approach is to run the 4252 in the finished areas where the concealed-fastener look matters and pick up the odd openings with a floor stop such as the Trimco 1214 in the same 1.75 inch size.
13) Is the Baldwin 4252 the right choice for a high-traffic commercial corridor?
The Baldwin Reserve 4252 is engineered for commercial and residential installations and carries BHMA designation L02101 with Government Type 1327, so it is specified as a wall bumper. Where the duty cycle calls for a heavier assembly and a floor anchor, the Trimco 1209 extra heavy duty stops and holders series is built to that heavier classification, and the Trimco 1211 universal door stops series covers openings where one stop has to serve several conditions.
14) I have a mix of door conditions in one building - can I standardize on one stop?
Not on the Baldwin Reserve 4252 alone. It is a wall flush bumper and only suits openings where the leaf meets a wall. For a fleet spec, the Trimco 1211 universal door stops series is the one intended to cover varied conditions, with the Trimco 1200/1201 cast floor stop at 3 inches for openings needing a floor anchor. Many buildings run the 4252 on the wall-backed openings for its finish match across Polished Brass PVD, Satin Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Satin Black and Polished Chrome, and a floor stop elsewhere.
15) Which stop gives the least visible hardware in a finished space?
The Baldwin Reserve 4252 has a convex profile 1.75 inches in diameter with completely concealed fasteners under the rubber insert, giving a screwless appearance and minimal projection where a larger bumper would not suit. The floor-mounted alternatives sit in the walking path instead: the Trimco 1214 floor stop is 1.75 inches and the Trimco 1200/1201 cast floor stop is 3 inches.
16) How is the Baldwin 4252 packaged for a multi-unit job?
Each 4252 comes individually poly-bagged with its fasteners, packed in a dispensing type carton in a standard case. That's convenient on a fleet rollout, since each installer can pull one bagged bumper with its hardware rather than opening a bulk box and sorting screws.
17) What is the difference between the Baldwin 4252 and the Baldwin 4015 wall bumper?
Both are compact wall bumpers and both carry the same BHMA designation, L02101. The 4015 conceals its fasteners under the rubber insert. The 4252 is the contemporary convex version, also fully concealed, and it threads onto a heavy gauge metal back plate rather than fastening directly, which is why it ships unassembled so you can substitute fasteners for the wall you have. The 4252 is also the one called out as Government Type 1327 under the federal specification equivalents.
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