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.

North States Industries Supergate Deluxe Décor Metal Gate, Linen, Hardware-Mount features Adjusts to fit openings 38.3 to 72 inches wide and is 30 inches high Ideal for extra-wide openings such as between rooms or the bottom of stairs Heavy-duty metal construction in a exclusive Linin finish will compliment any home décor Arched gate is an extra-wide 25.5 inches Entire barrier swings open on both sides with child-proof safety latch on both ends

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We did not but according to the company website they can be joined to make a play yard. They have great flexibility and the ‘hinge’ area can be tightened down to enable it to retain the shape you make. I actually plan on doing just that in the future.

Q:How can one replace the knob spring ? It requires quite a push down, & my wife says she doesn’t have the strength to push the button to open the gate

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unfortunately I don’t know the answer to this question. I too have found the push button on this gate to be difficult. I too noticed that you have to really position your finger just right to get it to release. We don’t keep the gate closed that often only when someone comes to the front door and I want to keep the dogs out of the way. We aren’t having to push the release button that often. Sorry I’m not any help but I agree its very difficult to open.

Q:How wide is it between each railing? We have 3 Toy poodles ranging from 6 lbs to 8 lbs. Can they get through the slats?

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Between regular rails it is about 2in space. It is closer to 2 1/2in on the two rails bordering door and the rails where you attach it to wall.

Q:Can you mount this gate a few inches off the ground so a cat can get under?

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I don’t think so. The middle gate has a frame on bottom so you would have to step over it

Q:how wide is gate openinig

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The opening is approximately 25.5″ wide. Also – as an FYI – there is a bar that runs along the bottom (part of the frame) that is there even when the gate is open. It’s about 1/2″ high…easy to step over, but you cannot roll anything through the gate without lifting it slightly over the bar (like a vacuum or something).

Q:Can I purchase more mounting brackets so I can put up the gate in multiple places in my house?

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Yes. There is a website on the paperwork and you can contact them through that website for extra mounting brackets.

Q:Can the top and bottom hinges be mounted at different widths because we have tall, thick baseboards in the area we would like to install it?

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It does not appear so. You would need to have something at the top at the same width as the baseboard.

Q:I have an opening of 69.75 inches, how would this gate fit it?

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It will work well, my measures about 58″, so it goes in a little, but looks fine. I have really enjoyed this for my dogs. It was not hard to install and I am a senior woman. Hope you enjoy your gate.

Q:I need it for my covered front porch which opens to 72″. Do I need to buy extra units for this gate or does this expand to 72″?

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It does not expand that I can tell. Sides fold in to make it curve in or out but the length opened straight is 70 inches. Have no idea if you can buy extra piece.

Q:Can this gate open more to one side, rather than in the middle? We have a double door, but just keep one side open to go through.

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No

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Unfortunately there isn’t.

Q:would this product work on an outdoor porch? is it weather resistant?

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This gate is metal with plastic on it too. I don’t know if it would hold up without rusting and warping in the direct elements, but if it were under cover it should. I have mine inside and had so many complements on it! It is a great gate!

Q:Can this be easily taken down and put back up?

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Yes, the mounting brakets have little posts that stick up and the gate sits down on these. The top of gate on both sides have release latches that allow the whole gate to be removed. Mounting Brackets do stay mounted to wall.