Internet’s Best Traditional Pet Grate is a safe and efficient way to confine your pets while offering a decorative and soft touch to your home. The gate is innovatively designed with 4 separate panels secured together with sturdy hinges allowing the gate to fold out into a Z-shape configuration. Once folded out into the wide Z-shape, the gate is free standing and may be used in front of doorways, entryways, halls, and bedrooms. The gate should only be used at the bottom of staircases (DO NOT USE AT THE TOP OF STAIRS). Constructed from a durable MDF and sealed with a white finish keeping your dog, puppy or other pets securely confined while you are away. When not in use the pet gate folds down to 3” for ease of storing in slim and narrow areas. You will love the decorative accent to your home will keeping your pet confined the way you desire.