Door catches keep cabinet, closet and interior doors securely closed while allowing easy access when needed. Ace Hardware carries a wide range of options for residential and commercial use. These small but essential pieces prevent doors from swinging open and help maintain a neat, organized look in any space.
Types of Door Catches
Door catches keep doors closed without a full latch set. Use the guide below to pick a catch that matches your door’s weight, use and location.
Magnetic Door Catches
Magnetic catches use magnets for a quiet, friction-free hold and are great for cabinets, closets and light interior doors.
- Single magnetic catches: Simple, light-duty hold for small doors or decorative applications.
- Double magnetic catches: Added holding strength for heavier interior doors or where extra pull is helpful.
Ball Catches
Ball catches use a spring-loaded ball that seats into a strike plate for a smooth, reliable close. They are commonly used on double doors and high-traffic interior doors.
- Adjustable ball catches: Fine-tune alignment and closing pressure for a precise fit.
- Heavy-duty ball catches: Durable options for frequent use or heavier solid-core doors.
Roller Door Catches
Roller catches use one or two spring-loaded rollers that ride over a strike and hold the door closed. They are good for closets, cabinets and older interior doors.
- Single-roller catches: Compact design for light to medium doors.
- Double-roller catches: Two rollers provide a more secure, centered hold.
- Adjustable roller tension: Lets you set how firmly the door stays closed.
How to Tell If You Need to Replace Your Door Catch
If a door won’t stay closed or feels hard to operate, a worn catch may be the cause. Use these quick checks to decide whether you need to replace your door catch.
- Door won’t stay shut: Pops open with a light push or won’t hold against a draft (weak magnet, flattened ball or worn roller).
- Requires excess force: Sticks or scrapes when closing/opening even after minor alignment tweaks.
- Rattling when “closed”: You can wiggle the door in the frame, indicating weak hold or worn components.
- Visible wear or damage: Rust, pitting, cracked housings, a flattened ball tip, grooved rollers or broken plastic parts.
- Adjustment maxed out: Ball/roller tension screw or strike plate has been adjusted fully and the door still won’t hold or align.
- Fasteners won’t tighten: Stripped screws or enlarged holes in the jamb prevent secure mounting.
- Recurring seasonal issues: Repeated latch trouble after basic adjustment and lubrication suggests the catch is past its service life.
Door Hardware Essentials to Complete Your Project
Round out your door project with complementary pieces that improve function, durability and curb appeal. Here are a few essentials to consider:
- Door thresholds seal gaps at the bottom of the door to reduce drafts, dust and noise.
- Door latches secure doors and pair with knobs or levers. Choose passage, privacy or keyed as needed.
- Door stops prevent doors from striking walls or furniture and help protect hardware from impact.
- Door components and hardware include knobs, levers, strike plates, backplates and screws to complete installs or replacements.
Shop Door Catches Near You at Ace
Visit your local Ace Hardware store to examine different door catches near you and receive experienced selection and installation guidance. Our knowledgeable staff can help you find the right catch type and size for your specific application requirements. You can also shop online for fast delivery to your home.
