# Safety gates for use at the top of a staircase

Which safety gate is suitable for use at the top of a staircase?

The Stair Barrier Wall\-to\-Banister \(WB\) Fabric Safety Gate: When used at the top of stairs, install it at least 10 inches back from the first tread\. The Evenflo Barn Door Walk\-Thru Gate Support: The video review says the door swings open in both directions with one hand and closes quietly, and it describes an auto\-close hinge, a stair stopper that restricts the door from swinging out over steps at the top of stairs, and a red/green locked indicator\.

### 1. [The Stair Barrier Wall\-to\-Banister \(WB\) Fabric Safety Gate](/products/ucp/strolleria-com/8161404321866) (sold by strolleria\.com)

When used at the top of stairs, install it at least 10 inches back from the first tread\.

- Top\-of\-stairs use: When used at the top of stairs, install it at least 10 inches back from the first tread\. (manual) <https://assets.wfcdn.com/dm/document/ec9693c9-bce3-4b5b-8a2c-1e7a6eb91b70/instructionwb.pdf>
- Mounting: Wall\-to\-banister gates require minimal drilling on the wall side of the staircase\. (manual) <https://thestairbarrier.com/pages/buyers-guide>
- Opening width: The gate is made in two opening widths: Regular for 36 to 43 inch openings and Wide for 43\+ to 52 inch openings\. (listing) <https://strolleria.myshopify.com/products.json>

### 2. [Evenflo Barn Door Walk\-Thru Gate Support](/products/ucp/evenflo-com/7678942183580) (sold by evenflo\.com)

The video review says the door swings open in both directions with one hand and closes quietly, and it describes an auto\-close hinge, a stair stopper that restricts the door from swinging out over steps at the top of stairs, and a red/green locked indicator\.

- Top\-of\-stairs use: The video review says the door swings open in both directions with one hand and closes quietly, and it describes an auto\-close hinge, a stair stopper that restricts the door from swinging out over steps at the top of stairs, and a red/green locked indicator\. (review) <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PftzivC5-vw>
- Mounting: The store listing says pressure or hardware mounting and 29–43 inch openings; sources disagree, as the maker's specification table says 28–48 inches\. (listing) <https://evenflobaby.myshopify.com/products.json>
- Opening width: The store listing says pressure or hardware mounting and 29–43 inch openings; sources disagree, as the maker's specification table says 28–48 inches\. (listing) <https://evenflobaby.myshopify.com/products.json>

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