Find The Gate You Need
Prior to placing your order, please determine which configuration and size will work for your staircase.
Find the gate that fits your home
The Stair Barrier comes in two configurations. Use this guide to measure your opening and choose the right fit — or reach out and we'll help you figure it out.
1
Choose your configuration
(BB) Banister to Banister
Two banisters on either side of your staircase. Clips in place — no drilling required.
No drilling
(WB) Wall to Banister
One side mounts to the wall, the other attaches to a banister. Minimal drilling on the wall side only.
Minimal drilling
We no longer offer wall-to-wall or custom sizes
If your staircase has walls on both sides with no banisters, see the Crafted Gates option at the bottom of this page — they may have what you need.
2
Measure your opening
Banister to banister
Measure from the innermost edge of the first banister to the innermost edge of the second banister. If you have volute (curved) banisters where spindles wrap around, measure from spindle to spindle instead (Fig. 2).
Wall to banister
Measure from the wall to the innermost edge of the banister. If you have volute banisters, measure from spindle to wall instead.
Regular
Fits openings 36″ – 43″
Wide
Fits openings 43″ – 52″
3
Get the tightest fit
If your opening is within 2″ of a size boundary
Buy the smaller size. A gap of up to 1″ between the fabric and the banister is within safety guidelines. If the opening is closer to the larger size, go wide.
No riser at the base of your spindles?
Wrap the extra fabric around the banisters or spindles to take up the slack and create a tighter, more secure fit.
Attach to multiple spindles
Clipping the buckles to multiple spindles behind the banister is often the best way to get the tightest and most secure installation. Try different combinations until you find what works.
Not sure what will work for your stairs?
Email us a photo and we'll tell you exactly what to order.
Need a gate for a doorway or hallway?
The Stair Barrier is designed specifically for staircases with banisters. If you need a gate for a doorway, open-plan space, or hallway — or want a retractable option that rolls away when not in use — our sister brand Crafted Gates was made for exactly that.
Explore Crafted Gates ↗Our commitment
Our team is committed to safety and providing families with hard-to-gate or unique stairs a safe solution for their home. The Stair Barrier is A+ Rated with the Better Business Bureau and is dedicated to providing the very best in quality and service to our customers.