Does this gate bend? I need a gate that bends around curved stairs
1048175
No this gate does not bend. It is on a wood frame with steel runners and it would not be conducive to a curved stair case.
1048176
Sorry ZIt does not bend. I bought it to keep my dogs out of the Sun room. It's not very tall and the dogs are pretty strong. ( 2 Standard Poodles and a 15 month St Bernard 175lb.) They just knocked it over.
954918
It can be bent, but just a little. I have the same situation. If you have to bend it a lot it won't work. Also, when I say a little, I mean a little.
94612
I read the previous answers, but to my taste it does bend enough, it can be twisted, since it has a wire inside but as for movement itself it is mostly flexibility than real hinge movement.
506876
The gate is too wide for a regular staircase. I had to put a small bench in front of it to keep the gate upright. It is good for doorways and decks.
171210
No, it does not bend. I ended up returning it because it leaked. I am looking for a better quality product.
84267
No. It is shaped into an "L". You can extended the ends but the bend will never change
1393254
Not unless you angled the receiving part of the latch the same as the gate. (Putting a piece of wood under it or something.) Not sure it's the best gate for an angle but I could be wrong.
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.
747434
Based on my experience with this gate I don't think it would work well at an angle
411592
It will be straight. This gate is a God send! My family loves it and its classy looking enough to go with any decor. :-)
1839441
Is it flexible at all? I want to bend it around a gentle curve, maybe equivalent to a 10-foot diameter circle.
954919
It is rigid and won't bend. They make a filter that looks like a large toilet scrub brush. That might be your best bet.
974212
Yes...they are bendable. I have it around a raised garden just to keep the dogs out. Works great for that.
2146181
There is a plastic catch that theoretically is supposed to stop it from swinging over the stairs. However, it doesn't take a great deal of effort to push through. We've had many adults at our house unfamiliar with the gate, push it through and we rush to put it back in place. The gate has catch at the top and bottom. Once it is in place *correctly* at the top and bottom, it does feel sturdy. I like the gate, but it took a ton of time to put together.
1480181
Absolutely. The tubular steel is flattened to a tab at the end, and you can bend this.
1997088
Good morning, Teresa. You can turn the walkway over, so the curve goes the other way. However, it may not bend as much as shown in the picture. The cables(ropes) are covered and the rubber spacers are protected, so rusting won't be an issue. I hope you find this information. Adreanna, Plow & Hearth Customer Service
450194
I believe it would stay bent. I am very happy with it as are my house guests.