There is an old door with some marks from a jimmyproof lock. It was replaced with a single cylinder deadlock, satin nickel finish.
To cover the marks, it was decided to install a back plate covering the affected area (a rectangle of 4 x 6). Of course this back plate will have a hole so the deadlock goes through it.
What materials do you suggest to cut to this size that will blend well with the satin nickel?
Initially I thought about opaque acrylic but it might not look good (plastic looking versus metal deadlock). Maybe a metal looking acrylic that I found, or an aluminum sheet? How difficult would it be to cut the hole on them?
PS: it is inside a safe building, it does not requires strong protection. It is more for the looks (cover imperfections from the jimmyproof lock that was removed) than for security. Painting is not an option because the door got damaged in this area and it was decided to not replace the door.
Appreciate any ideas for materials that would go well with the new satin nickel deadlock!
Best Answer
If you want it to match the color of the satin nickel hardware as good as possible, I would recommend cutting it from... Satin Nickel. The same companies that make door locks also make "kick plates" for the bottom of the door, and smaller "push plates" that are made to push open a door that doesn't have a knob (normally seen in commercial doors). Here is an example of a push plate. You could use one of these like a piece of sheet metal to cut whatever size and shape you wanted.
They also sell door reenforcement plates that are used to cover up damage:
Example here
Most home stores will have these in stock - I randomly picked Home Depot to link to, but these are common items if you know what to look for.