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Instructions OK except that the template for making the holes in the wall did not correspond to the actual distance needed for the holes to fit the gate. Disregard the template and measure the distance to get the holes in the correct places.
The gate is easy to remove, when not needed, and easy to handle when installed.
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I am still in the process of putting this gate up. I live in an older farm home and unfortunately the top of the steps are not even. The pattern didn't work and I need to re-align the gate to make it work. I was surprised that when receiving the gate it had rust marks on it. I am hoping with some cleaner it will clean up. It is not bad, but it is brand new!!! Also, I had 3 of the 8 wood screws heads break off while trying to put them on with my small hand drill. I was surprised they would break off that easily!!! I went to a local hardware store and purchased new ones. Alot of the reviews were correct in saying that you need to read directions first!!! I consider myself "handy", but you really need to read the directions and look at the pictures carefully. Once I have this gate on I will probably be happy with it, but the couple problems which I have encountered are very surprising!
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With the included templates this gate was easier to install than the wood one I had previously. It is secure and the lock is easy to use. I would buy it again.
Only downside is the silver hardware with a black gate looks out of place.
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We love this safety gate! We have tried a bunch at others' houses, even top brands, but they were all hard to use and ugly. This one is easy to open and shut with one hand, and my husband said it was really easy to install--only 20 minutes with a drill. All the young children (<5) we have had over for visits (probably 15-20 by now) have not been able to work the gate, even after they understand how it is done.
The railings are thin, which means it blends in to our house so much that people don't even notice it until they need to use the stairs. My daughter and even some 40lb children have rattled and leaned on it, but it didn't cause any problem at all. Also, the damage to the wall where the screws go in is really minor--we'll be able to patch it up easily when we're finished.
We knew we needed permanent gates because our two stairways are fairly steep, but we didn't want huge ugly gates marring our main entry. We also needed gates that would last and take a beating, because we know we'll have more kids. We found the perfect solution with this safety gate!
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Directions did not come in the box, so I had to print them off the internet. Directions were somewhat confusing. Gate is not really easy to open with one hand. I have this gate to blocks steps on my deck. It serves its purpose.
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