PET GATES - The first mistake you can make in buying a pet gate, is buying a pet gate too late. If you know you are getting a new pet, you should buy your pet gate before your new pet arrives at the home. We offer a full line of expandable pet gates, wooden pet gates, pressure mounted pet gates, and extra tall pet gates.

The second mistake is buying the wrong pet gate for the area you wish to protect. For example, pressure mounted pet gates may be a great idea to eliminate any holes drilled into your walls, but is it safe on a stairway? NO WAY! KidCo Pressure mounted pet gates work well between doorways and hallways, provided there is solid wood construction to apply pressure against the pet gate to hold strong if your pet is jumping against the gate. Stair posts have irregular surfaces, making a poor mounting condition for a pressure fit pet gate. Don't wait for an accident or near accident to protect your pet from dangerous areas in your home. Remember that your pet is starting to explore their new home, it's time to install a KidCo pet gate wherever potential hazards may be present around your home; at the top of stairs, at the bottom of stairs, and in between rooms and hallways for examples of off-limit areas.

Pet Gates – Mounting Options

Pressure-Mounted Pet Gates - Pressure mounted KidCo pet gates can be installed without the use of specials tools and can be installed in just a few minutes using the pressure against the walls on both sides. Placed in the opening, adjustable feet can be expanded to tighten against two solid wall surfaces to create a strong installation that will hold true when your pet puts pressure on the gate. These pet gates are typically used between rooms and hallways, but these pressure mounted pet gates should not be used at the top or bottom of stairs.

Hardware-Mounted (wall mounted) Pet Gates - This type of Kidco pet gate is mounted with screws mounted directly into a solid wall or wood post (or used in conjunction with our mounting kits) to provide the maximum strength and protection for you pets. Top of stair pet gate applications would use only Hardware Mounted pet gates the have integral swing-stop mechanisms to prevent the pet gate from swinging out over the stairwell.

Freestanding and Expandable Pet Gates – These KidCo pet gates are perfect for large rooms where you need a pet gate to extend a long distance. We also offer freestanding KidCo pet gates for around a fireplace to keep your pet safe away from heat and flames.