Install Latch — Install the Gate Latch Mechanism
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How to Install a Safety Gate at the Top of Deck Stairs · Step 5 of 6
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The final step is to install a latch for security. Position the latch mechanism onto the gate's side rail (opposite the hinges). Mark the screw holes with a pencil and pre-drill. Fasten the latch to the gate using screws. Close the gate to align the position of the strike plate on the gate post. Once aligned, mark the screw holes for the strike plate with a pencil, pre-drill, and then fasten the strike plate to the gate post. Test the latch by opening and closing the gate several times to ensure it engages smoothly and securely. Adjust as necessary.
Install Latch — Install the Gate Latch Mechanism
Part of project
How to Install a Safety Gate at the Top of Deck Stairs · Step 5 of 6
In this video
The final step is to install a latch for security. Position the latch mechanism onto the gate's side rail (opposite the hinges). Mark the screw holes with a pencil and pre-drill. Fasten the latch to the gate using screws. Close the gate to align the position of the strike plate on the gate post. Once aligned, mark the screw holes for the strike plate with a pencil, pre-drill, and then fasten the strike plate to the gate post. Test the latch by opening and closing the gate several times to ensure it engages smoothly and securely. Adjust as necessary.