Bindaboo Hallway Pet Gate, Swing Closed, Black, Extra-Tall Reviews

5 Responses to Bindaboo Hallway Pet Gate, Swing Closed, Black, Extra-Tall Reviews

1. C. Lucia says:

   September 24, 2010 at 7:43 pm

   I purchased this gate to contain my son’s vivacious little Pug in our family room. I originally had the expanding type, but when I injured my knee, it became impossible to step over it. I liked the clean look of this gate and that it was black. Black has a tendency to “disappear” as opposed to beige or white. If you have to have a gate, this one is very chic.

   Installation was quite a “balancing act.” The installation instructions assume you don’t have baseboards. To have the gate work properly – that is, to automatically close and latch, the tension has to be even. The gate comes looking like it’s broken, but that’s part of the tension issue. Also, the description says that it is tension mounted – no bolting to the walls, but the instructions recommend screwing “end caps” onto your wall and putting the tension bars into them. This would definitely make the gate much more secure, if needed, like for a child, but I didn’t want to do that for my temporary purpose. The tension is achieved similar to that of a shower rod – by twisting the ends of the bars.

   There are two latches on this gate. One on top and one on the base. I could not adjust my gate to the point of getting the top latch to connect, but the bottom one works fine. I have to give a slight upward pull to “release” it. Despite this small issue, the gate is perfect and works smoothly. I like the fact that it opens both ways and latches automatically when closing.

   Finally, my space was just slightly over the 42.5 allowance. I used some small felt pads to adjust the fit, but this could also be the reason I couldn’t get enough tension to get the top latch connected. For my “non-secure” application, this isn’t a big issue. I wouldn’t recommend this “fix” for securing a child, though.

   From opening the box to having the gate installed took about 20 minutes. I would buy another one of these if I had to.

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2. B. Saylor says:

   September 24, 2010 at 7:58 pm

   This is a GREAT dog gate. It is so easy to install – you dont need any tools. The extender just fits right into place – nothing to put together. You dont have to screw anything into the wall, its all pressure mounted. I have two Siberian Huskies, a giant Heinz-57 and two Pomeranians – and a toddler – so finding a gate that would work for all was a little tricky. I mounted this one a little up off of the floor to get some extra height and its working perfectly. Neither the baby or the dogs have gotten past it yet.

   Its easy to open with one hand. It also happens to look really nice! I’m very pleased with it.

   Measure carefully – there isn’t alot of give.

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3. Ervin M. Zaikis says:

   September 24, 2010 at 8:37 pm

   Looks very nice and has a tight fit. Our dog jumps up on it and it doesn’t even budge. Very easy to install. Latch is a little hard to work, but probably has to be to keep younger kids from figuring out how to open it.

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4. Anthony De Lucia Jr. says:

   September 24, 2010 at 8:49 pm

   This gate is terrific. I use it to keep my large German Shepherd contained in one part of the house and the extra height compared to other products is a huge plus. The opening is larger than most other gates I looked at as well. It’s not bad looking at all, and for me, blends well with the decor (I have wrought iron pieces in my home).

   I am using it in a 42″ hallway opening and I was concerned being at the edge of the gate’s range. Proved to be no problem. Fits snug with just the expansion pressure (I did not install the mounting cups because the gate is a temporary solution for me – I have seen no problem with using the gate this way; it is very tight and stable).

   I have not found a problem with the baseboard noted by an alternate review. Also have not noticed and issues with the gate moving/shifting in use. Take your time to ensure it’s installed correctly – level and plumb and tight – and you will not be disappointed. Self closing/latching works like a charm and I love the dual door swing in or out.

   Overall very pleased with this product.

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5. emeleste says:

   September 24, 2010 at 9:33 pm

   I am so impressed by this dog gate! We recently were given an American Bulldog-Blue Heeler mix puppy, and we also have three other dogs: an elderly miniature poodle, a cocker spaniel and a border collie mix. Introducing a bulldog mix into the pack made us a bit nervous due to the “bully breed” reputation. While it appears now that the puppy is just a big goofy “love muffin”, we still feel more secure that we can confine the pup to a specific area of the house when we aren’t home. We don’t want any arguments between the dogs breaking out when we aren’t home! The gate was shipped out so quickly…it arrived days before we expected it! And it was easy enough to set up, according to my husband and SIL. Fit perfectly into the hall we installed it in, and the latch is easy to use. The self-closing feature is a big plus, too. It sure doesn’t hurt that the gate is also attractive! This one’s a winner!

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