What Size Screws Needed? (For a better Install) I really like the look of this baby gate. In fact I plan to get 4 for my new home. However all the reviews say to invest in longer screws for a better mount. Can anyone tell me what size/length I should get? lol I'd rather not walk into the hardware store with a handful of screws saying I need longer ones please.... ^.^ What Size Screws Needed? (For a better Install) I really like the look of this baby gate. In fact I plan to get 4 for my new home. However all the reviews say to invest in longer screws for a... » Read More What Size Screws Needed? (For a better Install) I really like the look of this baby gate. In fact I plan to get 4 for my new home. However all the reviews say to invest in longer screws for a better mount. Can anyone tell me what size/length I should get? lol I'd rather not walk into the hardware store with a handful of screws saying I need longer ones please.... ^.^ « Show Less
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My husband used the screws that came with the gates and we have had no problems! He does recommend, however that you drill the pilot holes for the screws so as not to split any of your woodwork! These are by far the BEST gates that I have ever had! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them!
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I used the screws that came with it, and pulled it out of the wall within 24 hours. By being a klutz and tripping against it! Replace the 1" screws with 1.5" and you'll be happy.
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Take those screws with you to a hardware store and get them a little longer. You might want to measure from the bottom of the metal where screw goes in to the top of the board. that way you don't get them to long. I had the same problem. You have to do it yourself. Hope that helps. Orlando
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Hello, The 1" mounting screws that these items come prepackaged with from the manufacturer is all that we have available. We do not have various sizes of screws however, if you application requires a different size screw other than what they come with then you will have to go to a local hardware store and get the correct length needed. Thanks and have a great day.
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Hi Suz. Just use your instinct... is very heavy so use strong and long screws. Is very easy at the end.
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I couldn't say what screw size as they may differ from brand to brand. I assume they're metric but can't say for sure. When I had this issue, I took one of the screws that held the stand for my tv and tried it in the TV mounting holes (for wall mount). They fit..so I took that screw to the store to find more the same size.
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First a message from our sponsor: Installs with a 1/8" (3.2 mm) or 1-1/2" (38.1 mm) reversible clamp ring. Outside Dimension: 11-3/4" (298.5 mm) Cut-Out Dimension: 10-1/2" (266.7 mm) Flange Distance to Edge: 5/8" (15.8 mm) No reason why it couldn't be installed in a door, inside or outside - two issues are the thickness of what it's being mounted in and aesthetics - An after thought, the porthole is tinted - I can see out fine, but seeing in is not always easy - not sure how this would work out on an interior window - trying to look into a dark room would likely be difficult - I'm a single guy with two female Miniature Schnauzers, they have never complained over appearances of anything - human females may not be so easily appeased - The inside ring has a 3/4 inch offset - there are two ways to mount it - with the porthole mounting nested into the inside ring which leaves a 'gap' of 1/8" or so - reverse the ring and the 'gap' increases to 1-1/2" or so - If the wall (door, whatever) is either 1/8" or an 1-1/2" thick, there should be no problem - Here's where the aesthetics enter - With the inside ring nested and longer screws, it could be installed on even thicker mediums (over 1/8"), BUT there will be a gap between the porthole mounting and the inside ring - If the wall was say an 1-1/4 thick, there would be a gap between the inside ring and the porthole mounting of an inch or so - With longer screws, the inside ring reversed and a wall thickness of 2-1/2 inches, again there would be a gap between the inside ring and the porthole mounting of inch or so - and you could potentially see down in between the walls - Besides aesthetics, if someone were seated next to the porthole, could there be drafts? Fixes might include a strip of foam looped around and 'sandwiched' in to fill the gap - None of that would bother me or my girls, but a spouse or elderly person might be more sensitive - I attached some pictures - one is the installation sheet from CSL, which isn't likely to help much
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It comes in five pieces.The main piece is the section with the door. Then there is the left and right side that you'll add to the door piece. You could stop there if that's big enough and these two side pieces are also by a few inches. If this is still not long enough then you can add the additional two extra sides. Those too can be adjuasted a few inches also. Then, there are some screws that screw into the gate, on both sides and the top and bottom and these screws will fit into the little bracket/screw holders you install on the wall. *You mention that your gate is only 61", I hope you rec'd all five pieces.
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The bars are not in my home, they were for my Dad. I put them up by myself, I believe the screw size is listed in the description on the webpage. I could guess and say 2 inches, I definitely needed a power drill. It is advised to place them only in studded walls or doorways. Sorry, I can't help much on this one. I placed one on the outside of my Fathers entry door, and the other inside the door frame at the top of the steps. They are very secure and sturdy. I'm an occupational therapist and recommend safety equipment to patients, this is one I wouldn't hesitate to use. Obviously, if I put them on for my Dad! The bars are not in my home, they were for my Dad. I put them up by myself, I believe the screw size is listed in the description on the webpage. I could guess and say 2 inches, I definitely needed a power drill. It is advised to place them only in studded walls or doorways. Sorry, I can't help much on this one. I placed one on the outside of my Fathers entry door, and the other inside the door frame at the top of the steps. They are very secure and sturdy. I'm an occupational therapist and recommend safety equipment to patients, this is one I wouldn't hesitate to use. Obviously, if I put... » Read More The bars are not in my home, they were for my Dad. I put them up by myself, I believe the screw size is listed in the description on the webpage. I could guess and say 2 inches, I definitely needed a power drill. It is advised to place them only in studded walls or doorways. Sorry, I can't help much on this one. I placed one on the outside of my Fathers entry door, and the other inside the door frame at the top of the steps. They are very secure and sturdy. I'm an occupational therapist and recommend safety equipment to patients, this is one I wouldn't hesitate to use. Obviously, if I put them on for my Dad! « Show Less
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My husband put this gate up because we have a dog, and I liked the design. Also because I wusnted something that would swing open. The easy lach is a big plus. But we have it installed at the top of the stairs. We have a new grand baby, and my concern, is when she gets old enought to crawl/ walk. Is the latch going to be strong enought to keep the gate from breaking open ? I don't want it to be something I have to worry about, her falling doun the stairs. It's screwed into the studs of the doorway on both sides. But I need answeres. Thanks Tammy
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I haven't had any but I just installed my deck this summer. I don't feel it is any different than any other securing device as far as that goes. My deck is 25 x 25 and I used over 300 screws. Keep in mind you drill a hole for every screw you put in the board. I really like this product.
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Don't know your home or wall layout, if it were me and I like oak I would cut a piece to the proper size to either match my house wood trim or the pet fence and use masonary screws (tap-cons) and bolt the wooden section I just fabricated to the wall and then screw in the hooks and mounts. Just saying.
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Ratchet bolts would be the best. Customers would have to supply the socket set to install. But at least the bolts wouldn't get stripped out like the ones used now or get their hands tore up? A couple of the bolts I installed I don't know if I will ever be able to get them out without cutting them off if I ever had too? But other wise we love the product! It's was easy to put together. The directions are easy to follow! I got it put together in less than an hour! The wall mount took longer than it should because of the bolts it comes with. I hope this helps.
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The manufacturer states 48" maximum. Two possible solutions with this gate, which we like a lot, are as follows. One would be to buy two gates,as there are multiple extensions, which might work, but would be expensive unless you need two gates one opening 49" and one less than 45". The other solution,which should work, would be to get two 3/4" boards that are at least 34" long and at least 2" wide to place next to each wall and the gate pressure would hold them in place. They could be painted the wall color. We use them in 35", 36.5" and 39 " openings so there is definitely flexibility. Hope these thoughts help!
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I am not fluent in hardware speak, so I just took my screw to our local hardware store and told the man how much too long the screw was and he got me what I needed. Sorry I can't be more specific. I do love my cabinet handles!
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The directions should be more clear. There is a piece of paper attached to the gate that tries to describe what happens. Basically set up the gate in your space. As you tighten the screws on the side the gap will get smaller and smaller. Eventually it comes together. You have to tighten more than you would think so don't give up.
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Hi, Ok so I measured everything to give you an idea of what all comes in box. Gate Without Any Extensions: 26.5in width 30in height Gate with Small Extension: 33.5in width 30in height Gate with Bigger(longer) Extension: 38.5in width 30in height Long Extension by itself: 13.5in width 30in height Short Extension by itself: 8.5in width 30in height Gate with both Extensions: 46in width and 30in height (This makes total sense now if you add the pressure screw length to this this will give you about 51-52in.) 4 Pressure Screws (all same size): 4.5 in length 4 Circle/Flower Pressure Screw Tightening Knobs (all same size): 1/2 in height 4 Circle Wall Cups (all the same) 1/2in height. There is a about 1in over gap on main gate on each side top and bottom for the extensions to overlay evenly when you put them on. This inch is included in width size above when I measured the pieces. First time commenting on here i would love to include pics but i do not know how to do so. Also they include 4 small screws to screw the 4 cups into the wall. You can use it without screwing them but seems more stable with doing so. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need more info.
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Depends on what you want to get out of your pull up bar - for example, I have the larger 30-37" one, and when I got it and put it together in my town house I realized there was not many doors I could fit it in - just one door in the whole downstairs of the house. Now, that was ok with me, but if you would want more options - think about any other locations you would like to put the bar. Also, I bought another house a year later, and it has wider doors, so now my bar fits almost every door in my house. So in a nutshell - either would do, but buy based on what would give you more options on other doors, and what would go in your next home/apartment (if you are looking or planning to move soon). Hope that helps.