Retractable Gates for Every Home: Wide Coverage, Superior Security
When you need a safety barrier that doesn’t compromise your home’s appearance, Smart Retract’s retractable gates are engineered to deliver an effective solution. Our hardware-mounted retractable gates are available in two models: one extending up to 52 inches and another up to 72 inches—among the widest of its kind—then automatically rewind into a compact 3-inch roll when not in use. Built to virtually eliminate permanent obstacles that can block hallways or disrupt your home’s flow.
Why Choose Smart Retract Retractable Gates?
Smart Retract was founded on the idea of simply desiring a better safety gate than anything on the market. Since 2002, our USA-based company has expanded its focus on developing innovative retractable and safety products for the home or business. Smart Retract products are developed with a fine balance of durability, ease-of-use, and style, unmatched by any others on the market. Our 100% Made in the USA products include:
- Retract-A-Gate: A retractable safety gate for babies and pets—designed to be the widest gate in its class.
- Bow Wow Barrier: A retractable barrier for exterior doors to keep dogs and cats contained.
- Safe Railing Guard: A mesh barrier for attaching to stairway, balcony, or deck railings.
The Retract-A-Gate is a retractable safety gate for children and pets that helps keep them from accessing unsafe or restricted indoor and outdoor areas – such as stairways, doorways, decks, and porches. It is the longest gate of its type on the market, and is made of a durable, scratch-resistant, and washable mesh. Simple to operate, it automatically rewinds into a small, sleek, and compact roll when not in use.
This pet barrier is designed to keep cats and dogs contained when any exterior door is opened – AND it’s completely hands free! Simply by opening your door, the Bow Wow Barrier will instantly create a safety barrier of durable mesh fabric across the opening. Then as you close the door, the Bow Wow Barrier will automatically rewind back into a small roll.
The Safe Railing Guard attaches to stair, balcony, or deck railings to help prevent your baby or pet from getting through the spindles. Made from the same durable mesh fabric as the Retract-A-Gate and the Bow Wow Barrier, it is less likely to tear or rip, and will never get brittle and crack like plastic does when used outdoors. Additionally, since the material is mesh and not a solid plastic, you won’t spend time cleaning off smudgy finger and nose prints. Offered in bulk quantities, the mesh can easily be cut to any length or angle to fit your specific needs.
Superior Safety Meets Innovative Design
Our flagship Retract-A-Gate stands 38 inches tall, with the mesh measuring in at 34 inches in height—making it one of the tallest retractable gates available in its class for containing larger pets and growing children. The durable, scratch-resistant mesh is designed to withstand determined pets and active toddlers while remaining completely washable and non-toxic.
Easy Installation Designed to Work Anywhere
| Feature | Details |
| Widest Coverage | Extends up to 72 inches across most openings |
| ASTM and Baby Safety Alliance (formerly JPMA) Verified |
Only retractable gate certified for top-of-stairs use |
| One-Handed Operation | Easy push-down and turn locking mechanism |
| Automatic Rewind | Internal spring system requires no hand-winding |
| Versatile Installation | Works at nearly any angle, including diagonal use |
| Available Colors | Café, White, Black, Gray |
Our hardware-mounted retractable gates provide the security required for stair certification. Installation brackets mount at 30.5 inches and 3-4 inches from the floor with clear-colored brackets that blend with any décor. The gate works at nearly any angle/diagonal, making it perfect for unique spaces that traditional gates often can’t accommodate.
Made for Real Life
Whether containing puppies, keeping toddlers from stairs, or securing outdoor areas, Smart Retract’s retractable gates handle high-traffic use without compromising performance. In testing, our scratch-resistant mesh survived months of cats using it as a scratching post—proving durability for even the most determined pets.
Professional Certifications You Can Trust
Retract-A-Gate is ASTM compliant and Baby Safety Alliance (formerly JPMA) verified for top and bottom stair use—verifications that pressure-mounted gates cannot achieve. Our gates also exceed Canadian Safety Standards, are CE certified, and EN1930 certified for European distribution. Smart Retract is also a Manufacturing Member of the International Association for Child Safety (IAFCS).
Accessories for Every Installation
Smart Retract offers specialized accessories to accommodate various installation needs and configurations:
- Universal Mounting Bracket Kit: Install your gate in multiple locations—the gate easily pops out and snaps into different bracket sets.
- Wall Spacer Sets: For safe, secure, and square installation and when baseboards are present (specific accessories depend on the installation area).
- Gate Connector Straps and S-Hook Sets: These options connects multiple gates together for openings wider than 72″ (visual barrier only, non-certified use—not tested for child safety).
- Mounting Clip Set: Allows one gate to be installed above another for taller vertical coverage.
Customer-Proven Performance
With over 20 years of manufacturing experience and thousands of satisfied customers, Smart Retract retractable gates consistently deliver the reliability families depend on. Our gates work perfectly for containing pets to specific areas, preventing children from accessing unsafe spaces, and maintaining home security—all while disappearing completely when not needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How durable is the mesh material?
Our scratch-resistant mesh is designed to withstand pets and children while remaining non-toxic and free of latex, BPA, lead, and phthalates. For cleaning, use mild soap and water, or rubbing alcohol for stubborn stains.
Is this gate safe for stairs?
Retract-A-Gate is ASTM compliant and Baby Safety Alliance (formerly JPMA) verified for both top and bottom stair use, tested to withstand up to 200 lb push-out force.
Do you make retractable pet gates specifically for dogs and cats?
Yes, our Retract-A-Gate works perfectly as a retractable pet gate with scratch-resistant mesh tested against cats. We also offer the Bow Wow Barrier, a hands-free pet barrier built for exterior doors that automatically deploys when doors open.