I would like a gate that does not automatically swing shut. Is there a way to tighten the hinges on the door to make it stay open when you open it??
140802
unfortunately not. I just tried mine out and there is no locking mechanism available without modification.
140803
The hinges are covered, so I don't think you could do anything like that. I just tied a piece of ribbon (string would work too, I just happened to have ribbon closer to me at the time), to the top by the handle, and made a loop on the other end so we can loop it over the door handle. When the door is open, it holds the gate door open pretty well. Sometimes eventually it'll slowly pull the door closed a bit, but with a small door stop or if we tightened the hinges on the door, it probably wouldn't do that. If that doesn't sound like a do-able option, then this gate probably isn't for you.
140804
No, the mechanism/hinge is made so that it will always close. I can say that I love these gates. They are a permanent fixture in my house. I got the black which are very stylish and don't stand out like the white ones do.
140805
If you install it not quite vertically aligned, with the top bar tilted towards the side of the room you want the gate to stay open, it will stay open due to gravity. To shut it you'll have to push the gate to catch the bottom latch, but the top gate latch may not close then. A child will not be able to open the gate, because you have to lift the door to disengage the bottom latch. I just installed it yesterday and it does not close. I intend to correct it today though, as it is not recommended.
140806
No, there isn't. I have these all over my house and I don't like the one at my bedroom door to stay shut so I just bought some decorative chain and a nice hook at the hardware store and I hold it open that way.
1418072
Depends on what you mean by open. It has 2 knobs on the bottom so you can: (1) open away from you only, (2) open towards you only, (3) open both ways, or (4) not open, w/c is helpful when installing the gate. What you can do is switch the knobs on the bottom while the gate is open, so, it does not close completely. If you are expecting it to stay open at 45 degrees, it does not have that mechanism.
87708
No it does not have that option. The spring that closes the gate is fairly strong and will snap back quickly if you don't hold the gate open, especially if you use the foot petal. I think you could rig something to keep it open, but nothing comes with it to keep it open.
895081
I had this same problem. It really was not a problem at all. All you have to do is make sure the gate is squared up. Make sure the top is directly over the bottom, use a level if you have one. Make small adjustments until you hear a click when the gate swings closed.
1875218
The gate opens in both directions, but latches when it swings closed so it does not swing past closed
1520604
The gate does swing both ways. There is nothing to keep it open but mine stays where you put it. Another words you have to close it back when you walk through it. I love this gate. It would have been easy to install had we not had to adjust our base boards to fit the gate.
262432
When you open the gate to walk through, it just swings. It doesn't have a latch that keeps it open if that's what you're talking about :)
792983
This gate does not close automatically - you need to push a button and lift the gate slightly to open it. It only requires using one hand though.
1288242
This gate (and I suspect all baby gates that swing out) is really easy to "lock" open with a small bungee cord. Put one end at one of the bars that doesnt move (on the hinge side of the gate door) and place the other end on a bar on the gate at the cords max extension without creating tension. I use a bright red cord, which against the white makes it more noticeable so that I dont forget it is open, as others have said could become a problem.
1305868
Reinstall it again. Then adjust the tension nobs to tighten the gate. As it tightens, it will close the gap in the middle where it is supposed to click and stay secure. Leave about 1/4 inch in the latch so it can easily open and close automatically when you open it in either direction. when it closes, it will be a secure fit. I have one, and I just love mine. Read the instructions and take your time, you can do it, it will work out for you. D. Dellapenna
602466
No you have to removed the gate in order to close the door. The way the gate works is on one side of the gate is 2 u channel clamps that grip the sliding portion of the door. On the opposite side are 2 metal pads that slide into the vertical portion of the door frame. You then slide the door to the point where the gate is in between the frame and the door. They also give you a small clamp that you put on the bottom of the door frame to stop the door from opening. Hope this helps.
2045028
The hinges need to be adjusted. Loosen the adjustment on them and see if the doors close all the way that way. If they do, then adjust accordingly. If they don't they weren't installed correctly or you bought the wrong ones.
1868616
The gate does NOT swing all the way open and lay flat. Plus there's a bar that goes across the bottom of the entire gate so when the door's open you have to step over the bar to go through the gate. You can always remove the entire gate from the wall mountings if you want the space open for a period of time.
135287
The gate slides open,it does not swing.You can step over it but it is not that easy.This is made very cheap.
1178746
Sometimes the gate will not close all the way but it should. I think ours did this but after some use it stopped. Hope that makes sense.
2102081
The tension on the side bolts may have to be adjusted, probably loosened. Try adjusting the nuts a little from each side and see if that allows the gate to open a little easier.
602549
Tighten both sides more so that the locking mechanism holds. If it is too loose, then the gate won't lock into place and hold.