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It might seem daunting to install the flap for your cat, but with the right instructions, it's not too difficult. Decide how high you'd like the flap to be (normally it's at belly height). Then, mark this area on your door and then use the template included to guide you when drilling.

If you have a kitten, or a young kitten hold the door open a bit and gradually allow it to go through. Reward the kitten every time it goes through.

Measure the Door

A cat flap lets your pet to go in and out of your home at any time. This will keep your cat healthy as it will ensure it gets enough exercise and be able to go back inside when it is stranded outside during bad weather. This will cut down on the time you have to let your cat out or in, and keep your home safer by notifying you when it has left.

However, it is important that the flap on your cat is correctly fitted to prevent your pet from being able to escape through it or be pushed through by any other animals (e.g. dogs). You should measure the height of your pet's stomach and the height of the doorway in your home to ensure that the flap is at the proper height. You can adjust the height of your flap if your cat is smaller or taller than average.

Then, use a spirit-level to mark the middle of the door. This is where you will install the flap. With the markings as a guideline, you can use the jigsaw and cut the shape of the flap inside the door. Once you've cut the area, sand the edges of the door to smooth the surfaces. Then drill any fixing holes needed.

The process of installing a cat flap is not as difficult as you may believe and it shouldn't take more than two hours for the entire process from beginning to finish. However, the process may be a bit more difficult when you have to install it inside the frame of a upvc door panels cat flap or composite door because these doors come with a wide range of thicknesses, which affect how the holes are cut and the type of door they are inserted into. We always suggest to consult with an expert for your first experience working with glass.

Measure Your Cat

A cat flap can spare you from hearing your pet's cries for you to let it out or in. This is especially helpful when your cat is in the house during all seasons while you work.

It is essential to measure your cat first before attempting to install. While it may seem an easy task, it is crucial to get the measurement right or your cat may find it very difficult to use.

First, ensure that your cat is calm before taking measurements. You will have to hold your cat in a place where they cannot move. Also, make sure that the measuring tape is straight and not bent against their body. You can get a precise measurement by keeping the measuring tape or the ruler flat against the body of the animal from the top to the bottom.

Once you have your cat's measurement then you can look at the door to determine where to put the flap. A good tip is to position the flap at the height of your cat's belly as this will allow them to move through it with minimal effort. This will also prevent the flap from making quite a lot of noise when it swings open and closed.

You should also think about the thickness and the structure of the upvc door panel with cat flap door or composite. While all doors made of timber have a similar thickness to them, upvc door panel with cat flap or composite doors are different in their overall design. This can make the installation of a flap for your cat more difficult since you have to make sure that the hole is the proper size.

It is also worthwhile looking through the instructions included with the kit to locate an illustration template that can be used to determine the location of the hole in the door. This will help you to see where the opening needs to be, and also to ensure that the template is placed correctly on the door. Utilizing a spirit level to ensure that the template is sitting right against the door will also be very helpful.

Cut the Flap

Before you can put in your cat flap, you'll have to cut the door panel to make a space big enough to accommodate it. This is a difficult task and it is recommended to get help from an expert cat flap fitter to complete this task in case you don't have the skills or experience to do it yourself. You can also read the instructions provided with the kit to learn how to do it right.

You can consider the height of your cat's or kitten's stomach as a guide. As a rule of thumb put the flap about 10-15 centimeters above the ground. This is the average height of the stomach for cats. This will let your cat pass through the flap with ease and will make it difficult for other cats or naughty neighbours to get inside or out.

Once you have determined the location where the cat flap needs to be located, mark the location on the door using a pencil. Then, if your kit comes with an outline of paper, place it on top of the door and use the markings to drill holes in each corner of the template. Then, you'll be able to cut the template shape and replace it with the cat flap.

If you are installing your cat flap in the form of a door made of wood or uPVC, you can do this yourself if you are comfortable with a jigsaw. Be sure to not cut into any of the door's mullions or vertical rails. You can use a jigsaw to cut your panel into a square or a circle depending on the way you'd like to cut it. Be patient and don't try to make the jigsaw cut faster.

After the hole has been cut and the flap is firmly positioned, carefully place the flap onto its new home and ensure that it is firmly secured. If it has screw caps, then push these onto the protruding screws. Once the screws are in place, you can sand any rough edges of the cut then apply sealant to any gaps to ensure there aren't any draughts entering into your home.

Install the Flap

If you have a basic cat flap, you can leave it open and encourage your pet to walk through by placing a small amount of cat Flap bifold doors food on the outside of the door. You can also try pushing the cat through with your hand or a stick. Once your pet is used to walking through the flap it is likely to be able in and out as it pleases and you should be able to let it in or out without having to be there keeping the door open for it all day (and potentially in any weather).

It is possible to install a cat flap in a UPVC door or a glass door, however it may not be as simple as putting one inside a wooden exterior door. This is due to the fact that the doors made of UPVC and some kinds of glass doors do not have a uniform thickness. This could have a significant impact on how you cut the flap's hole and how well the flap fits after installation.

The mounting kit might contain a template that outlines the best places to drill holes. If the kit does not come with a template, you can make one by yourself. It's important not to press the jigsaw too in order to cut, so it doesn't leave a bigger than necessary hole in your door.

The majority of cat flaps are square or rectangular in shape, however there are some that are circular, and they are usually more difficult to place. If you have a circular flap, make sure the hole is in the correct spot on your door. Otherwise, the cat may not be able to use it, and may be outside all day (or night).

Some cat flaps have locks that allow you to control the time your cat can enter and leave. They can be extremely useful if you're concerned about your cat going out at night and then coming back in due to the darkness, or you're at work for the entire day. The lock can be engaged to allow or deny entry, and some are locked in both directions, permitting you to close the door completely. This is especially beneficial for cats with a chronic illness or older age who don't want to go out in the rain.