Does the gate collapse to a smaller size when not in use? I am looking for something that is reasonably attractive, but can be put in place when need
1163006
We have two 24-1/2" bolted together collapsed for 49" then we can extend these two sections another 49" and they look ok and if your picky stain them and clear coat them to match your wood work.
1163007
Yes it can. It comes in two pieces. You can either put them together or use them separately.
1163008
Not by much..it'll collapse to maybe 5 feet and that's it. It can store behind a couch when company comes over.
1163009
It will collapse to about 28" or so for storage...4 overlapping panels that slide over one another. Main con is the need for screw eyes in the door openings, or some other arrangement to hold the gate in an upright position when in used. My puppies don't generally press it, so I have mine mounted on plywood panels about 6" by the height of the gate and it is free standing the way I use it.
512055
It really depends on the circumference of the banister not the material. One side of the gate should be secure into a wall with a stud or some kind of anchor like a 2x4 though.
1445215
This gate is expandable and the smallest opening is about 24 and a half inches. So it should work great for you.
2106344
It measures 16-1/2" - a bit small, yes, but the conveniences built into this are nice. The gate swings either way and it stays open when you open it all the way, you just have to pull and it closes. It has a spring so it closes automatically. We leave it up all the time.
1379178
As long as you leave the gate up, it's fine. Be careful taking it down if you have to. I suspect someone yanked on mine instead of loosening the ends all the way to remove it.
858421
I would not recommend this gate given this type of behaviour. The hinges are secured to the post or wall with two screws approximately 2 inches in length. The stress of the weight of even a small child would soon tear them loose.
146938
no that hasn't happened to me. Mine has a bit of trouble actually getting closed as it is so tight. We just shut it until it stops then push the buttons to close it the rest of the way. Otherwise we slam it shut and then it shuts just fine. We love the gate especially the fact that we can take it off and leave the brackets when we want to.
943824
this gate utilizes pressure mount and does not use any hardware to the walls. So if your bannister is FLAT or has about 2 inches (width) of flat surface area you should be okay. If it is a high traffic area or somewhere someone might trip like a stairway, I would recommend searching for a sturdier gate. We bought two. 1 came broken and 1 we broke within a couple weeks. When I say broke... shattered beyond repair. The one that came broken we were able to use small screws to repair with out splitting the wood (barely) but not expand the gate after repairing it (screws got in the way). We have since bought new gates, which defeated the bargain pricing. this gate utilizes pressure mount and does not use any hardware to the walls. So if your bannister is FLAT or has about 2 inches (width) of flat surface area you should be okay. If it is a high traffic area or somewhere someone might trip like a stairway, I would recommend searching for a sturdier gate. We bought two. 1 came broken and 1 we broke within a couple weeks. When I say broke... shattered beyond repair. The one that came broken we were able to use small screws to repair with out splitting the wood (barely) but not expand the gate after repairing it (screws got in the way). We have... » Read More this gate utilizes pressure mount and does not use any hardware to the walls. So if your bannister is FLAT or has about 2 inches (width) of flat surface area you should be okay. If it is a high traffic area or somewhere someone might trip like a stairway, I would recommend searching for a sturdier gate. We bought two. 1 came broken and 1 we broke within a couple weeks. When I say broke... shattered beyond repair. The one that came broken we were able to use small screws to repair with out splitting the wood (barely) but not expand the gate after repairing it (screws got in the way). We have since bought new gates, which defeated the bargain pricing. « Show Less
173770
The side the gate opens to....Keep it pretty much vertical..All you want is the spring to move to its normal posistion to close gate..
1584585
i wasn't sure either but i think it's because it comes in a sturdier than usual box... i'm guessing to avoid bending the metal bars on the gate. but i LOVE the gate! especially the auto close feature. i highly recommend it!
150075
Make sure the gate is tightened sufficiently to close, also that the gate is straight, perpendicularly and horizontally. My gate became lose once because the top tighteners moved out of place over Thanksgiving. Too, many people working the gate - pushing and pulling in the wrong directions etc... I plan to install the holders for a more permanent fix soon. If this does not help, please report your situation to Amazon. They are great at helping you solve such problems. And, committed to your satisfaction.
2012519
I am very pleased with this gate I fold in the sides & never had problems with it falling and it looks good too
1178746
Sometimes the gate will not close all the way but it should. I think ours did this but after some use it stopped. Hope that makes sense.
1414684
That would seem to be ok... the gate itself is not that heavy and the design is really good. I wouldn't see any problems doing it that way.
895079
if the gate is a little bit twisted it doesn't close on its own. look very closely from different angles, may need some tweaking on the install. good luck
1305079
Yes, the gate has screws on both ends that extend out and applies pressure to hold it in place. Sounds bad and not sturdy but it's actually perfect for pets or kids without damaging the house. It also makes it easy to install almost anywhere.
1673825
If you don't the gate isn't secure. My girls just pushed it out of place. Not my favorite gate. The cheap wood ones are my favorite so far unfortunately