Dreambaby Swing Closed Hallway Security Gate, White features Gate opens in both directions and swings closed automatically^Easy one-handed operation for adults^Great for pets too^JPMA and ASTM Certified

Fits opening from 38″ – 42.5″ without extensions. Great for hallways and large openings. Pressure mounted – Very easy to set up and take down. Gate can fit any opening up to 121″ with optional extensions (sold separately). The gap between the gates is by design and not defect. This is a pressure mounted gate and when pressure is applied, the gap will close.

Q:how wide is the gate for a person to pass through (it looks a little narrow)?

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It is 20″ wide, I have no problem walking thru I am 6,2″ 230 and I fit.

Q:Is this gate metal or plastic?

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The gate itself is metal. It does have some plastic coverings and the top slide latch is metal. Where the gate connects together at the top (where the top slide latch is) is one of the plastic coverings.

We’ve had one of our many gates for 3 years and no one has noticed the minimal plastic and we haven’t had any issues.

Q:Would this gate fit a space that is a bit less than 38in wide? My opening is more than 38 inches, but w the floor boards – the width is a little less

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Yes, the dialing pressure pads give you many degrees of tension in terms of the width of the opening it’s placed. I have 4 of these gates in my home, in 3 different width’s. You will be able to obtain a correct fit even if your opening is slightly varied.

Q:The opening that I want to secure is not straight across. Can I put this gate at a slight angle?

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No. Gate works with tension. If not a straight tight fit it may not close properly.

Q:Do I need to buy separate screws on this gate, or it comes with the package?

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It comes with everything you need.

Q:how tall is this gate?

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29.9 inches

Q:Has anyone had problems with fitting the 3.5″ ext with this gate? I have and they don’t fit exactly. Don’t know which one is defective, or maybe both?

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I ordered the 7″ extension and I didn’t have any fitment issues. It slid right into the main gate.

How is it not fitting?

Q:I have a three lb dog and wonder if the dog will slip through. Are the planks too wide?

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Maybe. My mom has a 2lb chihuahua and I think she can maybe get through. Ours is on stairs and she really can’t go up. I measured between the bars and its 2.1 inches so if the dogs head is bigger than 2.1 in than you won’t have a problem.

Q:how wide does this gate extend to?

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I have mine in an opening that is 42 inches wide, the tension knobs are not screwed out to far as to make it wobbly. I would think, based on how my gate looks, that I could probably get maybe another 3/4 inch on each side, in width, without making it unstable. I have this same gate in an opening that is 47 inches wide, and had to use the extender piece that is approximately 7 inches wide, to make the stretch. It looks real nice, and is very secure. I have received compliments on its appearance. I chose black, felt it looked better against my formal living room style. Hope this helps.

Q:why is this gate not recommended for use at the top of stairs?

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It is a pressure mounted gate and not secured by hardware so there is a chance it could slip at the top of the stairs. Mine came with mounting cups that you can either stick or screw to the wall to prevent this from happening. I used the 3M like stickers and it works very well at the top of the stairs.