StepNpull Hands-Free Door Openers

StepNpull foot-operated door openers make it easy to open doors without using your hands, helping reduce germ transfer and improve accessibility in busy facilities across Australia. Designed for non-latching commercial wood and metal doors, StepNpull is a simple, robust and highly practical addition to modern washrooms, offices and public buildings.

John Barnes Group supplies StepNpull hardware to facilities managers, builders, architects and business owners in Brisbane, throughout Queensland, across New South Wales and Australia-wide. Whether you’re upgrading a single washroom door or rolling out touch-free access across a large commercial site, our StepNpull range offers a straightforward, cost-effective way to support hygiene and convenience for staff, customers and visitors.

What Is StepNpull?

StepNpull is a compact, foot-operated plate that mounts to the bottom of a suitable door, allowing users to pull the door open using the toe of their shoe instead of grabbing the handle. Once fitted, it creates a hands-free option for exiting spaces like bathrooms, staff rooms or plant areas where users may prefer not to touch door hardware.

This style of foot pull door opener is ideal for high-traffic environments and complements existing architectural door hardware, rather than replacing it. Staff and visitors can still use traditional lever handles or pull handles if they prefer, but StepNpull provides an additional no-touch opening method that is intuitive and easy to use.

Key Benefits of StepNpull in Commercial and Public Spaces

Improve Hygiene and Reduce Cross-Contamination

In shared amenities and high-traffic corridors, door handles can quickly become high-touch points. StepNpull helps reduce the need to touch these surfaces, supporting a cleaner and more hygienic environment in workplaces, healthcare facilities, schools, hospitality venues and more.

Hands-Free Convenience When You’re Carrying Items

When staff are carrying files, cleaning equipment, tools, stock or trays, reaching for a handle can be awkward and unsafe. With StepNpull installed, users can hook the door open with their foot, keeping both hands securely on what they’re carrying and reducing the risk of spills or dropped items. This makes StepNpull especially useful in warehouses, back-of-house hospitality areas, healthcare settings and busy office corridors.

Support Safer, More Accessible Workplaces

StepNpull supports inclusive design by offering a different way to open doors that may be easier for some users in certain situations. Combined with compliant door closers, levers and pull handles from leading brands like Dormakaba, Lockwood, Barben and Zanda, StepNpull can form part of a broader strategy to create safer, more user-friendly commercial spaces.

Cost-Effective Upgrade to Existing Doors

Because StepNpull is designed to be fitted to existing non-latching doors, it’s a highly cost-effective way to add hands-free functionality without major construction or door replacement. Facilities managers in Brisbane, regional Queensland and New South Wales can quickly roll out upgrades across multiple locations, improving hygiene and convenience while keeping disruption to a minimum.

Where StepNpull Works Best

Commercial Washrooms and Amenities

Washroom doors are one of the most common applications for StepNpull. After washing their hands, users can hook the door open using their foot, avoiding contact with potentially contaminated handles and helping maintain a more hygienic experience. This is especially valuable in busy workplaces, shopping centres, hospitality venues and public buildings where washrooms see continuous use.:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Offices, Education and Government Facilities

In multi-storey office buildings, schools, universities and government facilities, StepNpull can be installed on internal corridor doors, staff amenities and common rooms to provide an additional layer of convenience. It’s a simple upgrade that supports health and safety policies while enhancing the everyday experience for employees, students and visitors.

Healthcare, Aged Care and Clinical Environments

Reducing high-touch surfaces is particularly important in healthcare and aged care settings. StepNpull offers a practical hands-free option at appropriate internal doors, complementing strict hygiene protocols and helping staff move efficiently between spaces while minimising contact with shared hardware.

Industrial, Warehousing and Back-of-House Areas

In warehouses, workshops and logistics facilities, staff often move through doors with full hands. StepNpull allows them to open suitable doors with their foot, improving workflow and reducing the need to put items down or push against doors with shoulders or elbows. This can support both productivity and manual handling safety.

Designed to Complement Modern Architectural Door Hardware

StepNpull integrates neatly with contemporary architectural door hardware across a wide range of interior and exterior door designs. The compact profile and clean lines sit comfortably alongside modern lever sets, pull handles and plate furniture from trusted brands such as Barben, Dormakaba, Lockwood and Zanda.

Depending on the specific product selection, StepNpull is typically available in popular metallic finishes, making it easy to coordinate with existing hardware in matte black, stainless steel, satin chrome or brass-style tones. This means you can add hands-free functionality without compromising the look of your fitout or refurbishment project.

For architects, designers and builders working across Brisbane, wider Queensland and New South Wales, StepNpull offers a practical accessory that enhances performance while maintaining an integrated, professional finish on commercial doors.

Simple Installation and Low Maintenance

StepNpull is engineered for straightforward installation onto suitable non-latching commercial doors. Once correctly positioned and fixed to the bottom of the door using the supplied fasteners, it’s ready for everyday use with minimal downtime.

Ongoing maintenance is generally limited to routine visual checks and cleaning, as you would with other door hardware. Because it is manufactured from durable metal, StepNpull is designed to withstand regular use in busy environments, making it a reliable long-term addition to your door hardware package.

As always, installation should be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and any relevant site requirements. Your John Barnes Group team can assist with product selection and general guidance so you can specify StepNpull confidently in both new-build and upgrade projects.

Buy StepNpull Online in Australia

With John Barnes Group, it’s easy to buy StepNpull door openers online and have them delivered to your site or warehouse. Our ecommerce platform allows facility managers, builders and trade customers to browse and order StepNpull alongside a full range of complementary architectural door hardware, locks, door closers, washroom accessories and security products.

Whether you’re based in metropolitan Brisbane, on a regional Queensland project, operating across New South Wales or managing facilities Australia-wide, we can help streamline procurement with reliable stock, prompt dispatch and knowledgeable support from our local team.

Ordering StepNpull online through John Barnes Group also makes it simple to standardise hardware across multiple sites, ensuring consistency of fittings and finishes as you roll out touch-free solutions across your property portfolio.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is StepNpull and how does it work?

StepNpull is a metal foot-operated door opener that mounts to the bottom of an appropriate non-latching door. Users place their foot on the plate, pull gently towards themselves and step back to open the door, avoiding the need to touch a traditional handle.

Which doors are suitable for StepNpull?

StepNpull is designed for commercial wood or metal doors that are non-latching and can be pulled open without operating a lock or latch. It is commonly used on internal washroom, corridor and staff-area doors where hands-free operation is desirable.

Where is StepNpull most commonly installed?

Typical applications include commercial washrooms, office amenities, education buildings, healthcare and aged care facilities, hospitality venues, industrial and warehouse doors, and other high-traffic internal doors in public or commercial environments across Brisbane, Queensland, New South Wales and the rest of Australia.

Can StepNpull be used with existing door handles and hardware?

Yes. StepNpull is designed to complement existing hardware, not replace it. Users can still operate normal lever handles, pull handles and door closers from brands like Barben, Dormakaba, Lockwood and Zanda, while StepNpull provides an additional hands-free option when needed.

Is StepNpull difficult to install?

When fitted by a competent person following the manufacturer’s instructions, StepNpull is generally straightforward to install on suitable doors. It is fixed to the bottom rail of the door with supplied fasteners, with no need for complex modifications on most standard installations.

Does StepNpull help reduce the spread of germs?

By allowing users to open doors with their foot instead of their hands, StepNpull can help reduce contact with high-touch handles and assist in supporting broader hygiene measures in commercial and public spaces. It should be used alongside regular cleaning and appropriate hygiene practices.

Is StepNpull suitable for high-traffic environments?

Yes. StepNpull is built from robust metal materials to handle regular, everyday use in busy environments such as office towers, shopping centres, schools, hospitals and industrial facilities, provided it is installed correctly and maintained as part of routine hardware checks.

Can I order StepNpull for multiple sites?

Absolutely. Many facilities and property managers buy StepNpull online in bulk to standardise hands-free door solutions across multiple buildings in Brisbane, throughout Queensland, across New South Wales and more broadly Australia-wide. John Barnes Group can assist with product selection and logistics for multi-site rollouts.

Why Choose John Barnes Group?

John Barnes Group is a trusted Australian supplier of architectural door hardware, security products and washroom accessories, supporting residential and commercial projects for decades. When you buy StepNpull from us, you’re dealing with a knowledgeable local team who understand the needs of builders, facility managers and specifiers across Brisbane, Queensland, New South Wales and Australia-wide. We combine quality brands, reliable stock and responsive customer service to help you deliver safer, more hygienic and more convenient spaces with confidence.