The Care Gate is presssure mounted for easy installation and we recommend the use of the additional mounting cups if fitted to the stairs. This Gate has the additional benefit of being 1 metre tall, this feature allows you to easily open the gate when descending the stairs without excessive bending over to reach the mechanism, perfect when carrying small children in your arms. And lastly, this Gate is also Extra Wide allwing you to fit the Gate in Hallways without having to add Gate Extension pieces  although for really wide openings you can fit all  Care Extensions to suit your needs.