Don-Jo RP-14-2 Remodeler Plates for modernizing or decorating - 5" x 14"

The Don-Jo RP-14-2 is a remodeler plate, a metal cover plate that hides old hardware holes and surface wear on a door so you can modernize or refresh it without replacing the whole door. It measures 5 by 14 inches in .032 thick satin stainless steel (630 / US32D), and it ships with the truss-head screws to mount it. When you swap door hardware and the new lock doesn't cover the old cutouts, the RP-14 is what closes those openings cleanly and gives the door a finished look again. It's an inexpensive fix for a problem that comes up on nearly every hardware upgrade and remodel.

What a remodeler plate does

This is the part worth understanding, because it's exactly the situation most buyers are in. Doors often have an old knob hole plus a separate deadbolt hole above it. When you replace that setup with a single new lever or knob lock, the new lock covers the knob bore but leaves the old deadbolt hole exposed, an ugly, unsecured gap in the door face. The RP-14 remodeler plate solves it: the plate sits behind the new lock and extends up the door to cover that leftover deadbolt hole, so the door looks intentional and finished instead of patched. It also covers minor surface damage, scratches, and wear, which is why it's described as being for modernizing or decorating. At 14 inches tall, the RP-14 spans a typical knob-to-deadbolt spacing, and the 5-inch width covers the bore.

So if you're updating a door's hardware and don't want the old holes showing, or you want to freshen a worn door without refinishing it, this plate is the simple answer. It's a favorite on tenant turnovers, rental upgrades, and any retrofit where the new lock and the old prep don't line up.

Don-Jo RP-14-2 specifications

• Type: Remodeler plate (cover plate) for modernizing or decorating a door.

• Use: Covers existing hardware holes (especially a leftover deadbolt hole) and minor surface damage. Sits behind a new lever or knob lock.

• Dimensions: 5 inches wide by 14 inches tall.

• Gauge: .032 thick.

• Finish: 630 satin stainless steel (US32D). Also available in bright brass.

• Fasteners: Includes #8 x 3/4 inch truss head screws.

• Material: Stainless steel, paintable if you want to match the door.

• Warranty: One-year limited manufacturer warranty.

Why choose the Don-Jo RP-14-2

Don-Jo is the go-to brand for filler and cover plates, and the RP-14 is one of its most useful sizes because it matches the common knob-plus-deadbolt door layout. Replacing a door because of leftover holes is expensive and unnecessary, a remodeler plate does the job for a fraction of the cost and installs in minutes: remove the old hardware, set the plate over the holes, screw it down, and mount the new lock on top. The 630 satin stainless finish matches the most common commercial hardware finish, so it blends in on offices, apartments, and commercial doors, and because it's paintable, it can also disappear into a painted residential door.

One thing to confirm before ordering: the RP-14 is 5 by 14 inches, sized for a standard knob-to-deadbolt layout, so check that it covers the specific holes on your door and that your new lock works with a plate behind it. If your door has a different hole pattern or you need a plate prepped for a specific lock (like a Simplex or Schlage AD), Don-Jo makes other remodeler plates in the same line for those.

Order the Don-Jo RP-14-2 from American Locksets

We stock the full Don-Jo remodeler and filler plate line from authorized distribution, so every plate ships with a real manufacturer warranty. Compare sizes and finishes in the remodeler plates category, or see the hole filler plates guide if you need to cover a specific bore.