The Carlisle Brass Flat Sheet Finger Plate is commonly used on the other side of the door to a pull handle; it can be used separately with levers or knobs to protect the door from finger marks. Brass Finger Plate This finger plate is made from solid brass. It has a polished brass finish.   Engraved Writing Door Plates For commercial situations the finger plate is often printed or engraved with the word ‘PUSH’ although the absence of a pull handle does tend to suggest that the door should be pushed. Please see related items.