The banisters at the top of the stairs do not line up and one is a couple inches farther back. Will the mechanism be able to properly lock the gate?
1992273
Yes, it will work. If it's the hinge side, you'll need to shim the mount so the hinges are inline.
1992274
Yes. The gate should latch properly. I have the same siuation. The only issue we have is in opening the gate. The attached pin on the hinge side often pops out of the hole. It's an annoyance but not a big deal since it goes back in easily.
877813
Yes. There are different extensions to make it fit the area that you need so that you will definitely have a secure gate. Mine is at the top of the stair case and it's very secure and it's a wide staircase and yet I use the smallest extension to the widest part of the staircase.
155458
I don't use it this way, but tested it out on my stairs. I think it could be done if your banister is wide enough.
1224443
I would say no. There is a spot where the lock (front door) latches to, it takes 3/4in of space from the inside. Not even enough space to diagonal. No place to add a picture here. Hope that helps.
459492
We used a home made solution of bolting two boards around our banister and then securing the gate to that. We've had it up for several years and it's been rock solid. I think the company makes a kit you can use to do something similar:
1369597
No it won't, but it works wonderfully WITH this and it's not difficult to change out. Highly recommend. BUT this is not a good top of stairs gate BECAUSE of the bottom bar, it will cause you to trip. I recommend you purchase a top of stairs gate that will install with screws and will swing open without a bar on the bottom. This gate is best for bottom of stairs or room separation, I love the expansion kits it came with as I could cordon off my dining room area.
2035179
I woulg say yes as but the sturdiness of the gate will depend on the sturdiness of the posts. I have it mounted one side wall and one side post of a banister and have never had an issue.
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.
1055865
Well, the 'pin side' has to be installed on the gate and the 'lock side' has to be on the fixed wall or post. Also worth mentioning - the key side probably can't be installed upside down. I cut a piece just a hair too short and so our latch relies on gravity to shut fully... and the lock won't catch if it's not shut fully.
464641
I'm not totally clear on the question. We do have the gate slightly angled at the top of the stairs because of the bannister location so that there is not such a gap between the bottom of the gate and the top of the top step. We have the gate opening currently over the steps because of the space in my house at the top of the stairs. So, the latches are on the wall side--slightly further in than they would be if they were directly across from the locations where the gate is attached on the bannister side. Not sure if this helps. I have loved the gate and feel it is very secure. I have not had any worries about my daughter falling. Plus, with the gate attached further in on the wall side, there is less space for her to try and slide her legs underneath (which she has a couple of times). When I decide to change the direction of the gate opening, I'll just have to move the pins on the latch side so the gate will open into the hallway. (I'll probably do this when my daughter is a little bigger and older and more able to do stairs safely on her own, if the gate remains in use.)
1085032
My husband put this gate up because we have a dog, and I liked the design. Also because I wusnted something that would swing open. The easy lach is a big plus. But we have it installed at the top of the stairs. We have a new grand baby, and my concern, is when she gets old enought to crawl/ walk. Is the latch going to be strong enought to keep the gate from breaking open ? I don't want it to be something I have to worry about, her falling doun the stairs. It's screwed into the studs of the doorway on both sides. But I need answeres. Thanks Tammy
204391
Yes it should, as long as the end of the wall comes out the sane distance as the banister. The gate has hinges that turn to adjust to different mounting areas...good luck.
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
298563
No, I do not think it will work. Ours is on a very very slight angle because we did not use a level when installing and it has some slack in the gate mesh making it not as tight across. Still works but it is frustrating when trying to latch and unlatch.
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.
71455
I would imagine all you have to do is unscrew the gate from the steps. That should do it.
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