Originally Posted by
kristac
DH cut a 2x4 to size and used large zip ties to attach it to the banisters. Then anchored the screws into that. BRU sell a kit that is basically the same thing. It's very secure and does not damage the wood at all.
ETA: here is a kit.
http://www.amazon.com/KidCo-Safety-G.../dp/B000056JNU
Here's a pic similar to what we did (not my pic)- this looks like a presure mounted gate though and we used one with hardware.
This is basically what we did at the top and bottom of our stairs. We also attached a plastic banister (think white deck railing style) to our banister at the top of the stairs because the opening was too off center (not square) to mount the gate. Without it the gate would have been installed 1-2 steps down the stairs.
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