Position Gate and Mark Wall

What happens in this clip

Carefully position the assembled gate within your doorway or opening, ensuring it is level and centered. Once it's in the desired position, use a pencil to trace around the perimeter of each wall cup. Then, mark the exact center of each traced circle, indicating where the screws for the wall cups will go.

Goal: Accurately locate where wall cups will be installed

What's used

Tools

• Pencil Unspecified
• Wall Cups Regalo

About the full video

This project provides step-by-step instructions for installing a walk-through safety gate. It covers assembling the gate frame, measuring the opening, securing wall cups, and tensioning the gate for a secure fit.

Step 2 of 6: Mark Bracket Positions

Place the baby gate in the desired position at the top of the stairs. Ensure it is level and that there is adequate clearance for the gate to swing open. Hold the mounting brackets against the wall or post at the pre-determined locations. Use a pencil to mark the exact center of each screw hole for both the top and bottom brackets on each side of the opening.

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Every video in How to Install a Hardware-Mounted Baby Gate at the Top of Stairs

1. Step 1: Identify Mounting Surfaces

   • 0:24–0:31 Install Lower Wall Mounts (First Side)
   • 0:13–0:18 Prepare Mounting Boards
   • 0:23–0:32 Install Wall-Mount Baby Gate

2. Step 2: Mark Bracket Positions

   • 2:59–3:10 Mark, Drill, and Secure Top Mounting Bracket (Side 1)
   • 1:21–1:35 Position Gate and Mark Wall (this video)
   • 1:26–1:45 Position Gate and Mark Wall

3. Step 3: Drill Pilot Holes

   • 1:05–1:12 Mark and Drill Wall Holes
   • 1:50–2:02 Mark and Drill Bottom Pilot Holes (Side 1)
   • 1:18–1:48 Drill Pilot Holes and Insert Anchors

4. Step 4: Attach Mounting Brackets

   • 1:43–1:50 Secure Wall Brackets
   • 3:44–4:19 Secure Mounting Brackets (Side 2)
   • 3:14–3:37 Mount the Bracket to the Wall

5. Step 5: Attach Gate to Brackets

   • 3:44–4:19 Secure Mounting Brackets (Side 2)
   • 1:48–1:55 Mount the Gate into Brackets
   • 3:37–4:15 Install the Safety Gate

6. Step 6: Adjust and Test Gate Functionality

   • 17:06–18:29 Test Gate Functionality and Latch
   • 1:30–2:19 Final Assembly and Testing
   • 3:49–4:22 Verify Security and Functionality