Best Sandbags for Door Stops
Sandbags for Door Stops
No More Stubbed Toes or Sliding Wedges — Just Rock-Solid Door Control
Traditional doorstops and rubber wedges can slide across dusty floors, scratch surfaces, or simply give up when a breeze hits. There’s a better way — Saddle Sandbags from The Sandbag Store®. At just 10 lbs each, these compact, pre-filled bags hold even the heaviest doors wide open without marking floors or walls.
Facility Insight: A door that won’t stay put is more than an annoyance — it’s a safety, accessibility, and workflow issue. Saddle Sandbags solve it with clean, low-profile stability.
The Last Doorstop You’ll Ever Need
It’s like these bags were designed for this job — because they practically were. The dual-pocket “saddle” shape hugs the base of any door, distributing weight evenly on both sides so nothing slides or tips. At roughly the weight of 1½ gallons of water, anyone can lift and move them easily using the sturdy web handle.
Why Saddle Sandbags Beat Traditional Doorstops
- Won’t slide: dual-pocket design grips both sides of the door
- Won’t tip: low center of gravity and wide stance
- Won’t stub toes: smooth, soft edges and low profile
- Won’t mark floors: fabric shell is floor-friendly on tile, wood, or concrete
Durable, Clean, and Floor-Friendly
Each Saddle Sandbag is factory filled and permanently sealed for life-long reliability. Inside are two heavy plastic liners filled with clean, sanitized sand, heat-sealed shut, then sewn into a shell of 1000D Cordura® nylon with a urethane interior coating.
- No leaks: dual internal liners plus rugged outer shell
- No dust: sealed fill keeps particles contained
- No floor damage: soft, non-abrasive exterior protects surfaces
- Easy to clean: simply wipe down with a damp cloth
Perfect Indoors or Out
These sandbag doorstops are at home in offices, warehouses, schools, gyms, hotels, hospitals, and homes. Built to resist weather, sunlight, and moisture, they’re equally effective on patios, loading docks, breezeways, and exterior doors.
Choose from eight attractive colors to complement your space. Add optional custom printing for branded facilities, safety messaging, or directional labeling.
Quick Specs
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Weight | 10 lbs pre-filled (other weights available) |
| Material | 1000D Cordura® nylon with urethane coating |
| Fill | Sanitized sand in dual sealed plastic liners |
| Shape | Saddle bag (dual-pocket) with web handle |
| Use | Indoor & outdoor doorstops |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Tan, White, Desert Camo, Digital Camo |
| Shipping | Free to U.S. addresses | Optional logo or text screen printing |
Where Sandbag Doorstops Work Best
| Location | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Offices & conference rooms | Keeps doors open for meetings and traffic flow |
| Warehouses & loading areas | Prevents doors from slamming in drafts or forklift traffic |
| Schools, gyms & auditoriums | Safe, low-profile control for heavy fire doors |
| Hotels & hospitality | Quiet, non-scuffing solution for guest and service doors |
| Homes, patios & breezeways | Keeps doors from banging in the wind without sharp hardware |
Why It Works: Two pockets, one purpose — stability. The saddle shape hugs the base of the door while keeping the handle raised for easy grip and clear foot traffic.
These sandbags don’t scoot, scuff, or stub anyone’s toes — just simple physics and smart design, made in the USA and shipped free to your door.
Doorstop Sandbag FAQs
Will these sandbags scratch my floors?
No. The 1000D Cordura® shell is soft and non-abrasive. Used correctly, it won’t scratch hardwood, tile, vinyl, or polished concrete.
Are 10 lbs enough to hold heavy doors?
For most interior and standard exterior doors, 10 lbs with the saddle design is plenty. Heavier custom weights are available if you need extra holding power.
Can I use these outdoors in all weather?
Yes. The outer shell and sealed liners resist moisture and sunlight, making them suitable for patios, docks, breezeways, and exterior doors.
Are they safe around kids and pets?
They’re soft-sided, low profile, and sealed. While they’re not a toy, they won’t shatter or tip like rigid doorstops.
Can I add my logo or text?
Yes. Optional screen printing is available for facility branding, room labels, or safety messages.
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