CLEANING & CARE
The Indoor/Outdoor Stair Barriers are made of weather resistant fabric.
For spot cleaning: use a damp cloth to remove any dirt.
For difficult or large stains: first remove internal plastic struts,
See Fig. 10.
Lay Stair Barrier on a flat surface and
wet fabric with water. Use a solution of warm water and mild dish soap along with a soft bristle brush to clean and
remove stains. Thoroughly rinse off all soap residue and air dry. Do not machine wash, dry clean, or pressure wash.
BANISTER TO WALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Tools you will need:
Electric drill, screw driver, level, stud finder, pencil, and hammer.
Parts included:
Stair Barrier, install kit: Rod (rod already inserted into Stair Barrier), 2 brackets,
4 spacers, 8 anchor bolts, and 8 2-inch screws.
1. Refer to the previous page to choose the best place to attach straps and buckles on your banister. Attach the
Stair Barrier to the banister. The Stair Barrier will come with the rod inserted, but the rod can be removed and
may slide out, so hold it in place.
2. Pull the Stair Barrier across stairs with the rod in place. Slide one of the brackets onto the bottom of the rod,
flat side to the wall and flush to the bottom of the step/floor. Mark the 4 bracket holes with a pencil. Roll the
Stair Barrier back to the banister side for the time being. If you have molding, install the 4 screws directly
through the bracket into the wood without the Stair Barrier.
See Fig. 7
.
If you are drilling into wood or studs, you will not need the Anchors.
If you are attaching directly to drywall,
use a hammer to gently tap anchor bolts halfway into the drywall at the 4 pencil marks. Use a screwdriver to
install the rest of the way (until flush with the wall).
See Fig. 8
.
NOTE
: If you have a hand rail, according to code, it should be no lower than 34” inches and no higher than 38”
inches. This installation kit is 33” inches including the bracket and rod.
3. Insert the Stair Barrier rod into the bottom bracket. Take the 2nd bracket and slide onto the top of the rod, flat
side against the wall. Use a level to ensure the rod is as level as possible. Mark 4 holes with a pencil. Roll the
Stair Barrier back to the banister side.
4. If you are attaching to drywall, use a hammer to gently tap anchor bolts halfway into the drywall at the 4
pencil marks. Use a screwdriver to install the rest of the way (until flush with the wall).
See Fig. 8
.
5. If you are attaching both brackets directly to a wall, then you will not need the spacers that are provided. If
you have molding at the bottom, you will likely need spacers to bring the bracket out from the wall. You will
use 1 to 4 of the spacers depending on the thickness of your molding. Once you have determined how many
spacers you need, screw your remaining screws through the bracket and appropriate number of spacers.
6. Slide the second bracket with screws and spacers onto the Stair Barrier rod. Line up to the anchor bolts and
screw into place.
See Fig. 9
.
7. When properly installed,
See
Fig. 4
on previous page, the sides of the Stair Barrier should be flush with the
banister or spindles–there should be no gaps. The bottom edge of the Stair Barrier should be flush with the
tread–there should be no gap.
8. If the Side Barrier is unlatched to allow access to the staircase, completely roll the Stair Barrier to the
wall-side.
See Fig. 5
on previous page. When not in use, the Stair Barrier should not block the staircase.
See Fig. 6
on previous page.
Spacers up to 4
depending on
baseboard moulding
Spacers up to 4
depending on
baseboard moulding
7
8
9
10
Top Bracket
Zipper located
at rear of the
Stair Barrier
Bottom Bracket
Anchor Bolt x4
use up to
4 spacers
as needed
LIMITED WARRANTY
Better Options LLC will activate this limited warranty upon receipt of your Warranty Registration Card. Alternatively, to register online, visit
www.thestairbarrier.com.
After activation, Better Options warrants the Stair Barrier to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the
date of original retail sale. This limited warranty is valid only for the first retail consumer. Proof of purchase is required.
If Better Options determines that the Stair Barrier is defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, Better Options shall, at
its sole option, repair or replace the Stair Barrier with a similar product or replacement part(s) (collectively, “replacement unit”). This is the sole
remedy. Any replacement unit shall be covered by the balance of any time remaining under this limited warranty.
The limited warranty does not cover deterioration or malfunction resulting from normal wear and tear, improper maintenance, misuse,
modification, neglect, abuse, and/or repairs, or attempted repairs, made by anyone not authorized by Better Options LLC.
To obtain warranty service, you must contact Better Options to make a claim within thirty (30) days after you discover a problem. Just call
Better Options at 678-659-9901 or send an email to [email protected]. To fully evaluate your claim, Better Options may ask that
you send, at your expense, pictures of the Stair Barrier and/or the product itself.
This limited warranty disclaims any special, incidental or consequential damages, including indirect damage, loss of use, cost and expense.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF, AND BETTER OPTIONS LLC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
EXPRESS OF IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow
limitations on implied warranties and/or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not
apply to you.
Keeping children and pets off the stairs
Installation Instructions
Indoor/Outdoor (IO)
