Install Hinges and Hang the Gate — Attach Gate Hinges to Gate
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How to Install a Safety Gate at the Top of Deck Stairs · Step 3 of 6
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Attach the hinges to the gate first. Hold the hinge in its desired position on the gate's side rail (the side that will be attached to the gate post). Mark the screw holes with a pencil. Pre-drill pilot holes to prevent splitting. Then, use a drill to screw the hinges securely to the gate. Once the hinges are attached to the gate, ask for assistance to lift and temporarily position the gate between the gate posts. Use a block of wood as a prop under the gate to hold it at the desired height while you work. Align the hinges with the gate post, mark the screw holes, pre-drill, and then screw the hinges to the gate post. Ensure the gate swings freely into your yard (or away from it, depending on preference and safety codes).
Install Hinges and Hang the Gate — Attach Gate Hinges to Gate
Part of project
How to Install a Safety Gate at the Top of Deck Stairs · Step 3 of 6
In this video
Attach the hinges to the gate first. Hold the hinge in its desired position on the gate's side rail (the side that will be attached to the gate post). Mark the screw holes with a pencil. Pre-drill pilot holes to prevent splitting. Then, use a drill to screw the hinges securely to the gate. Once the hinges are attached to the gate, ask for assistance to lift and temporarily position the gate between the gate posts. Use a block of wood as a prop under the gate to hold it at the desired height while you work. Align the hinges with the gate post, mark the screw holes, pre-drill, and then screw the hinges to the gate post. Ensure the gate swings freely into your yard (or away from it, depending on preference and safety codes).