Can this gate be used safely at top of stairs? (Wall mounted)
866950
There are these small "cups" that can be screwed into the wall or post (the gate then pressure mounts into these cups) and these supposedly make the gate safe for the top of the stairs. But, I personally wouldn't do this and would get a different type of gate.
866951
It's a pressure gate, so no. It wouldn't be safe. You need a gate specifically for the top of stairs which is connected to the post or wall.
1002191
Yes. That is how I use it. It has two gates, one for vertical and one for horizontal.
1888275
I wouldn't use anywhere other than a sliding door. It only has one side that can be adjusted to stay in place. The one side is an adjusting screw (like you have with most stair gates) and the other side are brackets that fit on a sliding door.
2170471
I can't see any reason why you shouldn't be able to if you have two good solid mounting locations to attach it to. I have mine located at the bottom of our loft stairs to keep the dogs from climbing the stairs and being in the loft unattended. It's mounted to a stud area of the wall along the stairs and to the main railing post.
517976
Yes it can be used at top of steps as per instructions. Yes you can trip and it doesn't latch without help.
491359
Gate can only be used at the BOTTOM of a staircase as long as you can securely attach on both sides of the stair case and keep the gate firmly closed. It should never be used at the top of a staircase and we do not use on a staircase in our house - only doorways. I suggest you research further with the manufacturer to see what they recommend. You can contact them @ Tomy International 1-800-704-8697. Hope this helps.
1832597
The gate has to be mounted a few inches off the ground or else it won't open easily. I had a similar issue. I bought a Stairway Gate Installation Kit so I could mount the gate on the banister side of my stairs.KidCO Stairway Gate Installation Kit
1829144
This is a wall mount gate, so it is possible to use it at the top or bottom of stairs, provided you have a wall and/or sturdy post to mount it to. I would not recommend trying to attach it to a carved or decorative bannister post, however.
1832595
The gate has to be mounted a few inches off the ground or else it won't open easily. I had a similar issue. I bought a Stairway Gate Installation Kit so I could mount the gate on the banister side of my stairs. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P007FI/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1031362
No. But we have been using it in five foot wide opening from our kitchen to our living room for the past seven months. It has been a terrific prevention CLR our now 62 lb puppy who is just beginning to learn not to jump on people. He now is more than Chest high against the gate and it never wavers. The fact that it is screwed into the sheetrock seems to be critical I imagine you would be able to screw it into the post at the topP of the deck stairs should do it for you as well.
1550323
I think it would be fine for that purpose. It comes rather flat, before it may actually need to be used, and so wouldn't be a hazard to step over. If it's unseen behind a door, for that 'just in case,' it should work well.
1629353
Probably not. It needs a very solid post underneath and the hardware that comes with it is for that exact purpose. We have ours mounted to a 4 x 4 inch piece of wood installed in cement. We really like it for lots of reasons, but you would have to buy different hardware to attach it to a gate or fence, and you might not be equally happy with the result
943173
I use for doorways only. Would not fit properly on my stairs due to banister rungs if have solid wall it should work I would never use for top of stairs. I use for dog not child
1829146
Yes it can. It mounts with two small brackets that attach to the wall or where ever you want them. The gate has begs that slide down into the brackets and click in at the back. The opening in you lift up out of the bracket mount. It's actually really easy to install.
1313040
If you have a banister on both sides or handy stud in the wall it will be fairly easy. If you don't have anything solid to mount the gate to on the wall side it will not be easy as the weight of the gate will eventually break any drywall mounting methods loose after awhile. I rated this fate low due to the clumsy closing method which requires two hands and some fiddling to close. If you only need to open it occasionally you will probably be happy with the gate.
1595208
I would not recommend it. I have two of these and have used both bigger extensions on one of the gates. Its a little shaky at the joints. There are longer gates.
2140487
Mind you, I will present an educated guess. The mechanisms that hold the gate in place are threaded bolts with a cap on the outer end. These fit into mounts that are fixed to the wall either with screws or adhesive disks. That's LOTS of play in bolts. My guess is that so long as you don't exceed the maximum span or less than the minimum span, then this could be done. If you provide me with your width dimensions, I will provide a more concrete response.