Has anyone mounted this gate without the stick pads and if so, how well does it work?
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I'm using mine as a little porch gate to contain my pooch; the gate is mounted to the brick sides of the opening without the pads and it's been fine. I think whether using it without the pads is going to vary, based on the texture of the surface it's mounted to. If you're concerned about protecting drywall, I think it would be counter-productive; you're going to damage the surface either way - it's pressure-mounted, so it's going to dig into it probably worse without the pads. Either way, you're going to need to do at least some minimal repair when you remove the gate.
238269
I have two, both mounted without the stick pads. They have been working fine so far. We have a 28 lb 1 year old that hangs on them like a little monkey. No issues so far.
238270
Hardware stores sell kits of very thin foam that's designed to put behind outlet plates on exterior walls to block cold air from coming in. This stuff is very manageable and easy to cut into shapes, and can be used as a barrier between the gate and the wall or doorway. They may not prevent all the damage, but certainly cut back on it.
238271
I do not use the stick pads. I just use the included wrench to make sure the gate is tightened and fits snugly enough to stay in place. I haven't had any problems with it budging.
747435
After much effort I gave up using the attachments sent with the unit. I drilled through the plastic side bars, fitted some wood spacers behind the supplied plastic brackets to compensate for the change in thickness from newel top to bottom. Once all was square and level installed the gate per instruction. Worked well until bababy figured how to follow cat under the gate. Just moved the whole thing a couple of inches has worked very well since.
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:
1222344
Yes. The gate itself snaps into four plastic tabs that are screwed into the wall on each side the gate located top & bottom. This is NOT a pressure mounted gate.
940850
We were able to mount the gate to a banister on one side. It did not come with the hardware. We had to buy and stain a 2" x 4" piece of wood and cut to the height of the banister, then strapped it on the banister with heavy duty straps. We had cut grooves in the 2x4 to secure the straps in place. Then the gate circles (where the gate is attached to open and close it) were screwed into the wood. It sounds like a lot of work but works great in the long run.
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Brent, it has little round protruding pads to prevent from scratching wood floors, however, I have only used mine once and when I looked under it to check in answer to your question, I found one missing. I would pull each pad out (easy) and apply small amount of Gorilla Glue to the bottom of each pad and stick them back in. Will never come out. Love this gate and would recommend to anyone with small pets. Hope this helps you. Sorry I am late with my response but I was on vacation.
143001
My husband used the screws that came with the gates and we have had no problems! He does recommend, however that you drill the pilot holes for the screws so as not to split any of your woodwork! These are by far the BEST gates that I have ever had! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them!
302756
Yes, I am happy with this gate. We do not use it right now, we got 2 of them when our dogs were puppies, but the gates work great. The space between the verticals is around 2" and right at the hodge side 2 1/2".
548211
Oh....welll... Reading the other responses I guess I stand corrected. I use my gate for a dog so there is no issue with them figuring out how to work it.
752925
This gate is a really good option on the stairs and I do recommend it because it's out of the way and doesn't pose a trip hazard when you don't need it. However, as is, you do need to screw the 2 lock clips on the opposite side of the gate into something. Assuming you can't screw them into your metal spindle, you could use a kit to connect the gate to the rod. I used the "No Hole Stairway Baby Gate Mounting Kit By Safety Innovations" that I found here on Amazon. It provides a box type clamp around your spindle and a surface to mount (screw) the gate locks into. It wasn't particularly easy to install the gate or the kit but now that they are installed, they both work great. This gate is a really good option on the stairs and I do recommend it because it's out of the way and doesn't pose a trip hazard when you don't need it. However, as is, you do need to screw the 2 lock clips on the opposite side of the gate into something. Assuming you can't screw them into your metal spindle, you could use a kit to connect the gate to the rod. I used the "No Hole Stairway Baby Gate Mounting Kit By Safety Innovations" that I found here on Amazon. It provides a box type clamp around your spindle and a surface to mount (screw) the gate locks into. It wasn't... » Read More This gate is a really good option on the stairs and I do recommend it because it's out of the way and doesn't pose a trip hazard when you don't need it. However, as is, you do need to screw the 2 lock clips on the opposite side of the gate into something. Assuming you can't screw them into your metal spindle, you could use a kit to connect the gate to the rod. I used the "No Hole Stairway Baby Gate Mounting Kit By Safety Innovations" that I found here on Amazon. It provides a box type clamp around your spindle and a surface to mount (screw) the gate locks into. It wasn't particularly easy to install the gate or the kit but now that they are installed, they both work great. « Show Less
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I have a13 foot gate that I know weighs 300 lbs or more and put one wheel near the center, to help with the load of putting the wheel near the end. It's been there for over a month now and is holding up well. I have tried two other wheels and the didn't work. The ground is packed gravel but uneven. I plan on putting something in the ground along the wheel path for it to ride more smoothly. It's an easy mount on a chain link fence support rail. Good product for sure, time will tell if I am pushing it past it's limits.
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.
380045
No screws with mine - but that is a good idea. There is a double-sided stick pad. I have wrapped the button unit in a small plastic bag to protect it from rain/damp. Then I used a small bulldog clip to hold the bag/unit in position outside a gate. Not Homes & Gardens but it works...
548209
It has been a while since I put it together, but I think there would be no issue with gate operation if you did not install the pedal.
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Should work fine. I used one on a 6' wide gate and it is stable. I did use lighter wood (cedar, not treated) for extra assurance. Had to drill new holes for the set screws that keep the 2 halves from sliding apart since the holes drilled by the manufacturer were on the wrong side of one of the tubes.
11535
I haven't removed it but it looks straight forward. However, the mounting hardware will still be on the gate. If you take that off you will need a drill or a strong arm and a screwdriver.
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We choose to keep the gate on the floor, even with the bottom pressure plates only partially on the trim.We did think about potentially raising the entire gate off of the floor, however then you would loose the stability point on the floor.If we decide to get fancy we may decide to fabricate a little jig (e.g. 2 small boards) that would fit over the trim to create a flat surface.Thirdly you could potentially mount the top pressure mounts with the include cups if needed, while leaving the lower pressure plates as is.