Features of the Retractable Dog Gate

Retract-A-Gate has style and is compact, and provides a design that includes safety as its top priority, along with being easy to install and use and very durable. We know that you will always find less expensive dog gates, but never the superior value offered by Retract-A-Gate. When you choose Retract-A-Gate, you are making an investment in your home and family, and we know it is important to you to have an investment that lasts. We have done the comparison work for you: by thoroughly testing the other retractable gates on the market, we are confident that our gates possess quality that is superior to any of them. There are many advantages to owning a Retract-A-Gate, so read below while we explain some of the top reasons why the Original Retract-A-Gate is the best choice!

Design

• Retract-A-Gate’s quiet action is a pleasant change from other gates’ noisy operation
• The mounting brackets for Retract-A-Gate are clear in colour and inconspicuous, along with being strong and sturdy. Other pet safety gates’ hardware is unattractive and stands out.
• Accommodating openings up to 183cm, Retract-A-Gate is much wider than the next largest gate on the market, which is only 140cm.
• In special cases that are not critical, two or more Retract-A-Gates can be connected to cover as wide an opening as necessary. Other competitors’ gates do not have this capability, and are limited only to their maximum openings.
• Pet-proofing gates and barriers were never designed with aesthetics in mind – until now! With its uncommon attractiveness and style, you and your family will like how it complements your home’s décor.
• The gate can be used in almost unlimited possibilities, both indoors and outdoors: in hallways, doorways, kitchens, patios and decks, on stairways on either the bottom or top step, on banister railings, and can even be installed at an angle. We are happy to offer our customers such a wide range of installation options, some of which also will need special accessories.

Security

• With a mesh height of 86cm, Retract-A-Gate is one of the tallest dog safety gates on the market, which will help prevent your dog from getting over the gate and into areas of your home where you would prefer it to stay out of.
• No tricky or difficult locking mechanism like other gates; Retract-A-Gate has an easy dog-proof lock that can lock the gate in both the open and closed positions. You and your family members can rest easy knowing that your dogs are being kept secure and safe.

Very user-friendly

• The automatic rewinding of Retract-A-Gate is a breeze, unlike some other dog gates that need awkward and time-consuming manual rewinding.
• There are some gates that claim they will operate with one hand, but only Retract-A-Gate has actual one-handed operation.
• Some of our competitors’ gates will stick or jam if you pause while closing or opening them. Not Retract-A-Gate – it was specifically engineered to allow partial opening while you walk through – and without any struggle or hassle.
• Retract-A-Gate stands alone with its ability to be quickly and easily relocated to other areas of the home or office – extra sets of the universal brackets are all that is needed.
• Great for high-traffic areas, along with being compact and thin, Retract-A-Gate was engineered to roll up out of the way when it is not being used.

Strength

• Retract-A-Gate’s mesh is scratch-resistant and has been proven to be dog-durable.
• The gate holds up to 100kg of push-out force.
• Retract-A-Gate’s components are durable along with being easy and quick to install, unlike other safety gates which require many complicated parts.
• Intended for indoor and outdoor use – the only gate that is designed for both.
• Because the mesh fabric is washable along with being UV- and mildew-resistant, Retract-A-Gate works great outdoors on porches, decks, RVs and boats.
• Built to last and made to cover wider openings than other gates in its class, Retract-A-Gate is truly one of the best dog-proofing products for your home.

Confidence

• China is the source of many other dog gates, but Retract-A-Gate maintains its status as the only retractable gate manufactured in the USA, along with being locally supported and sold within the UK.
• While many other safety gates are designed specifically for children, or only for dogs, Retract-A-Gate can be used for both children AND pets, in multiple locations in and outside the home or office.

Installation of the Retract-A-Gate

Designed for both easy installation and easy use, the Retract-A-Gate retractable dog and pet gate can be installed in a wide variety of locations. Within a doorway, around the corner of a walkway or door, at the top or bottom of a staircase, or even at an angle are just some of the possibilities. Many customers have also attached their gates to stair posts or baluster spindles, or even to wrought iron railings. We pledge to you – our gate offers ease of installation, simplicity and durability that is head-and-shoulders above other safety gates in its class.

Four identical brackets are used in installation – two brackets on either side of the opening. The brackets require approximately 6cm of flat surface to mount to, and will be attached at 8cm and 77.5cm from the floor. After the brackets are mounted, the width across the opening (horizontally) between the upper and lower brackets must be the same, providing a proper fit for the dog gate and keeping it square. The final step is simply snapping the gate into the brackets – and the safety gate is ready for use.

See our Install & Specs Page for more information on installation.

Important Dimensions to Consider

• Standard length: 132cm or 182cm (which also includes the brackets when installed in an opening)
• Mesh: 86cm tall
• Height to the top of the locking mechanism: 97cm
• Gate retracted: about 8cm in diameter
• Brackets: 6cm wide by 3cm high
• Brackets: mount at 8cm and 77.5cm from the floor

Optional Accessory Items for Installation

Some installations have special circumstances, and we offer some optional accessory items to help with that. These are summarized below. For more information or to purchase these accessories click here.

• Wall Spacers: Used underneath the brackets to help keep them equally spaced across the opening, or to prevent the skirting board or moulding from interfering with the gate.
• Banister Adapter Kit: Used when attaching the gate to a spindle or stair post when drilling holes is not desirable or possible. This kit is designed to work with any type of wood post or wrought iron balusters and railings.
• Additional Wall Bracket Kit: Used if you desire to move a gate to another location.
• Plasterboard Anchor Kit: Needed if you are installing the brackets over plasterboard.

One-Handed Operation is Easy

1. Pull the mesh out by the handle, and hook the handle into the brackets.
2. Push and turn the lock to secure the gate in place.
3. Get rid of every other dog gate in the house!

The Retract-A-Gate unrolls easily when the mesh is pulled across the opening. It extends across any opening up to its maximum width, and locks securely in place.

Two brackets are attached to both sides of the desired opening, and the gate’s reel side is snapped into one pair of brackets. The handle side is pulled out and hooked into the opposite pair of brackets. Although the push-and-turn lock is quick and easy for adults to use, it is dog-proof and safe. Using Retract-A-Gate is that simple – and in its class, it is the only dog gate that offers true one-handed operation.

Retract-A-Gate undergoes annual testing and certification to meet United Kingdom and the European Union (EU) safety gate and enclosure standards. In addition, the gate is also tested each year for all necessary safety gate requirements and regulations for distribution throughout the United States and Canada. We are also proud to report that several prominent safety and parenting organizations have awarded Retract-A-Gate for excellence in safety, durability and quality. We have put a great deal of thought and effort into the engineering and design of all of our gates, and we are sure that you will be satisfied with your product from Smart Retract.  It’s time to purchase your own Retract-A-Gate retractable safety gate!