Evenflo Expansion Swing Wide Gate features Four point hardware mounting makes installation a cinch Telescoping safety rail: prevents pinching Gate Swings Open: in both directions and can be opened on either side Gate freely retracts: allows for easy maneuverability in tight spaces Great for pets, too

Q:how wide does the gate expand

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from 24″ to 60″.

Q:When fully expanded how wide are the gaps (diamond shapes)?

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3.5 in by 6.5 in

Q:Does this gate have to sit on the floor or can it be installed a couple inches above the floor? I’m worried about it scratching my wood floor.

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You can install it at any height you want. I installed ours a half inch off the floor for the same reason.

Q:How does the latch work? Can a 4 year old open it? How about a 18 month old?

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It is a little metal lever that you lift. An 18 month old can’t do it. Not sure about a 4 yr old. My 8 yr old can operate it. It takes a little coordination even for me lol. You have to lift the lever and the gate at the same time to disconnect it.

Q:Would a wheelchair fit through this gate? It is large electric wheelchair. If not can you recommend another safey gate? Thanks so much!

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Yes i would think so cause it expands and can open wide.

Q:need to mount this on stair banisters. top mount would be about 1-2″ further back than the bottom mount due to shape of banister. would this work?

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Yes, it could work, but I do not recommend it. 1 one of the eye screws would project further out of the banister, which would not look good. 2 the eye screw would not be properly supported, so a longer one would need to be used.

Q:Can this be used outside on a deck?

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This is wood. And although like it a lot inside, I don’t think it would last long outside in the elements.

Q:Can this gate be installed in brick? One wall in my house is all brick.

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The eye-screws mount easily into a door jamb that is made of wood or plastic. However there is no reason why the eye-screws cannot be inserted into brick or mortar, as long as there is a supporting anchor that the eye-screws can be supported by. I personally think it’s too much preparation work for a gate that is meant to be easy to install. Good luck in finding what you need.

Q:Do you think a grown cat could get her head stuck in a gap? I’ll be going through this gate several times a day..is this the best one for me? Thanks.

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I doubt if a grown cat can get stuck anywhere in this gate. I use the gates to keep 2pet dogs out of the bedroom area.i don’t actually lock the 2 I go through several times a day. Just prop them against the wall and the dogs are fine. If you are using for a child it’s a different story. Since I don’t lock and unlock my gates I’m not sure how inconvenient it could be.

Q:I already have this item but the eye screws have broken off from the wall. What size eye screws can I buy at Wal-Mart/Home Depot to replace them?

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I think the regular size for the old fashioned door hook locks that our parents used to have on their bedroom doors. … just guessing.

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Depends. We couldn’t because we have an iron balustrade on one side of the staircase. It will work best if you have walls on both sides, or at least a wooden newel post.

Q:could a puppy it in between the diamonds? I have a 9 week old

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It depends on the breed and size of the puppy, and how wide you stretch out the gate… but I doubt it.

Q:Can it be installed on an angle? My opening is not perfectly straight. Maybe a 45 degree angle

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Yes. You may need to adjust where the eye screws go, but it should work.

Q:What is the width when the gate is contracted?

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I purchased this a short time ago and it is 23inches when closed.

Q:How small of a door opening will it fit complete with he hardware?

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24 inches

Q:How wide is it completed folded up? Can it be latched when folded up?

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Completely folded up it is 23″. Yes, we have an eye hook to latch it to the wall when folded up, and another at the other end of the opening to latch it when open. I love ours.

Q:Is it easy to open with one hand?

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yes, it is easy to open and expand with one hand. We use it to keep our little dogs in the laundry room when we aren’t at home, they are mild mannered dogs so they don’t jump up on the gate, at least we havent noticed that they do. So far, we love the gate, was easy to install and was the perfect answer for our problem.

Q:How wide is this gate?

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It’s 24in and expands to 60in. It also comes with two sets of eye screws, one long one short. This allows for attachment to multiple surfaces, wood, drywall, etc. works fantastic, and with ease.

Q:How wide does this gate expand to???

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59 inches.

Q:Can the gate be installed diagonally?

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Yes, and it can open from either side, and it can swing either way.

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First you can latch from either side. There are two hooks on either side and the hooks on the top have a thumb lever for locking. The hooks connect to eye screws that go into the wall and banister. If it is not needed on a continual basis it can be easily removed stick it in a closet until it is needed.

Q:how wide does it expand?

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It will expand up to 60 inches wide. very easy to install. The opening where I have it installed is 42 inches wide and there is more gate left to expand further.

Q:how tall is this gate?

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It’s 30 inches tall.

Evenflo Easy Walk-Thru Top Of Stairs Gate features One hand release handle is easy for parents but too difficult for children Removable swing stop prevents gate from swinging out over stairs Gate swings open one or both directions making it convenient for high traffic areas Red/green lock indicator shows if gate is properly locked Four point mounting hardware makes installation a cinch

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Yes. Slides freely. This has been a good, strong gate easily deployed and then opened\removed. Dog proof and determined-tyke proof.

Q:Can this be easily removed once installed? Want something for my parents, but they only need it up on avg2 days per week. Don’t like tension gates.

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Yes, it has two small slide in brackets.

Evenflo, Top of Stairs, Extra Tall Gate, Hardware Mounted features Four point mounting hardware makes installation a cinch Gate swing open: one or both directions making it convenient for high traffic areas Removable Swing Stop: prevents gate from swinging over stairs One hand release: easy for parents, but two actions to unlock make it too difficult for children Great for pets, too

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Yes. The brackets remain but the gate can be taken off very easily.

Q:Can this gate be used in a hallway (rather than top of stairs)?

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We use ours in a hallway / doorway so that we can block off our kitchen. Works great and really wish I would have bought more for other areas of our house. Our son is 22 months and very tall for his age. This gate is also tall and I never worry that he will get over / through it. Good Luck

Q:The banister at the top of my stairs is metal…would it still work there or does it need to be screwed in on both sides?

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We did not screw it on even though we have a wood bannister. Bought a wooden plank that is about 1.5 inch thick and used industrial plastic ties to secure it to the bannister. The little metal clamps that come with the gate are screwed onto that. Plank and ties came from Home Depot.

Q:what size opening does this gate fit?

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I had the same question- not a good description from Amazon. I found this info on Walmart’s website: Evenflo Top of the Stairs Extra-Tall Gate: *Safe for use at top of stairs *One-hand-release Evenflo extra-tall gate is convenient for high traffic areas *The swing control feature is removable so the Evenflo extra-tall gate will not swing out over stairs *The four-point hardware mounting is easy to install and is easily removed *32″ tall and can be installed up to 3 inches above a floor for 35″ of protection *Evenflo extra-tall gate expands from 30″ to 48″ wide to fit a…
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I had the same question- not a good description from Amazon. I found this info on Walmart’s website:
Evenflo Top of the Stairs Extra-Tall Gate:
*Safe for use at top of stairs
*One-hand-release Evenflo extra-tall gate is convenient for high traffic areas
*The swing control feature is removable so the Evenflo extra-tall gate will not swing out over stairs
*The four-point hardware mounting is easy to install and is easily removed
*32″ tall and can be installed up to 3 inches above a floor for 35″ of protection
*Evenflo extra-tall gate expands from 30″ to 48″ wide to fit a variety of openings
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Q:what is the difference between wood and hardware mounted one? The photo and descriptions look rather similar. And the price is a bit different.

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Not exactly sure. But the Hardware mounted one, i own two of and had one at my old house too. The gate is made of wood, and then there are metal hinges and locking mechanism that are attached to the wood gate, and Both pieces mount to the wall/railing with metal hardware. The gate can be quickly removed without uninstalling the hardware from the wall, and it just slides right back in. If the wood mounted one have wood mounts, i would say its not as sturdy/rugged, but i can’t say for sure since i haven’t seen it.

Q:When gate is opened do you have to step over it?

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No

Q:How big are the openings between the rails? I have small cats that I want to keep out..

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Approx. 3 inches. I think kittens would be able to squeeze through.

Q:Can this gate be stained?

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I am pretty sure it can be stained.

Q:Can you install this gate at an angle?

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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.

Evenflo Easy Walk Thru Top Of Stairs Gate features Removable Swing Stop: prevents gate from swinging out over stairs Red/Green Lock Indicator: shows if gate is properly locked One-hand release handle: easy for parents, but too difficult for children

The Easy Walk Thru Top of Stair gate helps parents keep their children safe from common household dangers, especially around the stairs. The four point hardware mount provides a secure and easy top-of-stair mounting for your home. Depending on how you set the swing control, the gate will swing in one or both directions to prevent swinging over the stairs. To use the child-resistant, one-handed Lever Loc mechanism, simply squeeze the buttons and push down to open. This will allow you to pass-through the gate quickly and easily, but the two motions to unlock the gate will be too difficult for baby. To close and lock the gate, just give the door a gentle push and watch the slam-latch feature take over. A quick glance at the red-green lock indicator will tell you if the gate is securely locked. The neutral styling blends well with any home decor.

Q:Can the gate be installed at an angle?

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No

Q:The product details does not state if the span in adjustable… what’s the min and max distance this gate can mount to?

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Yes gate is adjustable. Dimensions I’m not 100% but I believe that info is on evenflos website. The larger doorway opening we used this gate for is 42″ and there was still room to go for a wider opening.

Q:What is the size of the opening between the vertical bars? Would anyone have an exact measurement?

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2.5 inch gaps

Q:Instrxns say not to mount into drywall (stud needed). Any way to make it secure enough if we don’t have studs? Would wall anchors work?

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Yes, I used the plastic anchors you screw in with a drill/screwdriver.

Q:Is this gate expandable? Or is it fixed at 42 inches? I am looking for something for a 30inch wide opening

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It slides into itself, so can go smaller than 42″.

Q:Can the main portion of the gate be removed from the wall easily for storage when not in use?

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Yes. it comes off easily. So easily that my toddlers can take it off by themselves. Do yourself a favor and do not get this gate. It is horrible.

Q:Does this gate automatically shut? Thank you.

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no

Q:What are the heights of the hardware attachment points? We have really tall crown moulding on the bottom (half wall) and need to make sure it works?

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The lower one is about 8 inches, but you can mount it higher off the ground – as long as the baby/toddler does not crawl underneath

Q:How tall is the gate itself (before installation)? 29, 30, 31, 32 inches…?

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The gate is 28 inches, when installed its 31 inches. Hope this helps you.

Q:can the gate open all the way so it can be kept against the wall when not being used?

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Yes, it can. Just make sure it’s level when you install it and you’ll have no problems.

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It must be mounted to the wall with hardware. It’s a very nice gate tho!

Q:Is there a bottom bar when the door is opened? Doesn’t look like it, but want to confirm. Thanks!

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No bottom bar. Legit gate, tricky for adults who visit but a great gate.

Q:can the stop on this gate be set so that it can open in either direction?

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Yes, you can install the tab for one way or take it off and the gate will swing both ways

Evenflo Top-of-Stair Gate, Wood, Xtra Tall features One-hand release swing gate Removeable swing control 32″ Tall- Can be installed up to 3″ from ground for 35″ of protection Expands from 30″ to 48 ” wide Four-point hardware mounting

The Top of Stair Extra Tall gate helps parents keep their children safe from common household dangers, especially around the stairs. The four point hardware mount combined with swing control provides a secure top of stair mounting that is easy to install with minimum tools required. For your convenience, the gate will swing in one or both directions depending on how you set the swing control. A one-handed release handle will allow you to pass-through the gate quickly and easily, but the two motions to unlock the gate will be too difficult for baby. If your space is limited, don’t worry, because this gate will also retract as you open it.Fabric Care Easy to cleanGreat for pets too!Other Child Requirements Intended for use with children from 6 – 24 months.Four Point Mounting Hardware Makes installation a cinchGender NeutralGate Swing Open One or both directions making it convenient for high traffic areasFabric Content PolyesterRemovable Swing Stop Prevents gate from swinging over stairsMaterial Wood

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We did not place at door but at top of stairs and it works fine.

Q:What is the maximum opening at the top of the stairs that this gate will fit.

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When the gate is fully extended out it measures about 4 ft. We have 2 of these gates, one is in our wide hallway which measures 40.5 inches wide and this gate is perfect!

Q:I’d like to find a wooden gate that matches my floors, but have had trouble finding this. Can this gate be stained or is their a finish on it?

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yes it can be stained

Q:Can this gate be popped off/on the hardware? We want something we can put up for everyday use and take down for a day if we have a party or something.

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Yes you can remove the gate and just the brackets will remain on the wall.

Q:Can this gate be mounted if I have posts on each side (no walls)?

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I would think so. I would just make sure the post you are mounting to is sturdy enough to accommodate the swinging gate.

Q:Will this gate be able to accommodate a top mounting width that is a little different than the bottom mounting width?

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Maybe if they’re not more than .5″ different. It only lock latches on the top so that would need to be the narrower width. The bottom doesn’t latch, it just slides into a metal bracket, so it could still close and latch on top if the bottom is a little wider. If the width was too different, the top might still latch, but a child could push on the bottom and get an arm/leg/head through so you might have to modify the bottom bracket by using a piece of filler wood between the bracket and the wall.

Q:Are you able to use this if one of the mounting sides is a bannister?

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if it’s a wood bannister you can drill right into it…only 4 screws per side….if metal railing…we strap a piece of wood to it and then mount gate into wood

Q:Does anyone know the difference between this and the Evenflo Top of Stairs Gate Plus?

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Seems to be same. I got two of this one and we love it.

Q:The xtra tall seems to be fairly similar to the Plus….but $10 cheaper. Is there any reason to get the plus?

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The extra tall stair gate works great and is easy to maneuver. I am not familiar with the plus.

Q:What is the distance between the posts – looking to use for cats?

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The distance between the posts (horizontal bars) is 2 7/8 inches. So I guess it would depend on the size of your cats. We are using it to keep the grandchildren from tumbling down the basement stairs, but we mounted it high enough off the floor so that our cats could get under it to have access to their basement catboxes.

Evenflo Soft and Wide Room Divider Gate Marianna features Extra-wide to fit a variety of openings Non-marring rubber bumpers help prevent damage to your home No tools required, makes for quick and easy installation Machine washable cold water, gentle cycle, tumble dry low heat, do not iron Not for use at top of stairs

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It is adjustable. Not sure of the exact measurements, but I looked it up and it was a decent range. You just twist the ends to make it bigger. All in all a great gate.