Child Proof Spiral Staircase
Don t store toys shoes or other items on the steps even for a short.
Child proof spiral staircase. By kathy mathews november 17 2013 at 11 04 pm my sewing studio is a loft above our great room 400 square feet of gloriousness all for me. Make sure that the gate fits snugly. They usually have very narrow openings. They have at least one side that is a bannister rather than a wall.
Use these tips to ensure that your spiral steps are completely child proofed. Diameter circle hole to upstairs. Often both sides but the two sides are almost always going to be different and each represent their own challenge. Install baby gates at the top and bottom of the spiral stairs.
Things you ll need sandpaper 11 screws 1 1 8 inch screwdriver tape measure power drill saw wood glue 1 sheet of plywood 4 feet by 8 feet 1 inch thick. Place safety gates at the top and bottom of the stairs. Here are some of the reasons why spiral staircases are especially difficult to babyproof. Ensure that the type of gate your choose fits snugly between the walls and cannot be knocked down by the baby.
Make sure that your stairs are never cluttered. You probably need at least a 72 quot. Keep in mind that a spiral staircase needs to be about double the width of a standard staircase.