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It might seem daunting to put up the flap for your cat but with the right instructions it's not that hard. First, decide how high you want the cat flap to be (on average, belly height). Mark this point on your door, and use the template included to help you drill.

If you have a kitten that is still a baby, gently prop the door slightly open and encourage it to pass through. Reward it when it goes through.

Measure the Door

A cat flap allows your pet to move into and out of your home at any time. This will help keep your cat in good health by ensuring that it is exercising and also being able to get back in if stuck outside in the rainy weather, especially during the winter. It also can reduce the amount of time you have to spend letting it out or in and can protect your home by letting you be aware of when it went out.

However, it is important that the cat flap is correctly fitted to prevent your pet from being able to escape through it or be pushed through by other animals (e.g. dogs). It is essential to measure your pet's belly height and the doorway of your house to ensure that the flap is at the correct height. If your cat is a little taller or shorter than normal, you can adjust the flap's position by moving it up or down a small amount.

The next step is to use a spirit level to mark the center of the door. This is where you will install the flap. Utilizing the marking as a reference, use an jigsaw to cut the shape of the flap in the door. After you have cut the area out and sanded the edges to create smooth surfaces. Drill any necessary holes.

Fitting a cat flap should not take more than two hours. However, the process could be a bit more difficult in the event that you have to put it onto a uPVC or composite door because these doors come in a wide range of thicknesses which can affect how the holes are cut and what they are inserted into. This is why we recommend calling an expert to do the task, especially in the event that you've never worked with glass before.

Measure Your Cat

You will not have to spend hours of ignoring the cat's meows to be allowed in or out. This is especially helpful for those who work most of the day and your cat is stuck in the waiting room until you come home in any weather.

If you are planning to install a cat flap on your door, it is essential that you take measurements of your cat prior to attempting the task. Although it might seem like an easy task, it is crucial to get the measurement right or your pet will find it very difficult to use.

Firstly, make sure your cat is calm and not stressed before you take the measurements. You'll need to put your cat in a position where they cannot move. Also, make sure that the measuring tape is straight and not bent against their body. Holding the ruler or measuring tape against their body from their head to the base of their tail will enable you to determine an exact measurement.

Once you've determined your cat's measurement and measurements, you need to look at the door to decide where to put the flap. The best option is to place the flap in the middle of your cat's belly because this will help them to move through it without much effort. This will also prevent the flap from making a lot of noise as it moves back and back.

It is also important to consider the thickness and structure of the uPVC door or composite. While timber doors are all of a similar thickness, uPVC and composite doors are different in their overall structure and can make fitting a cat flap more complicated as you will need to make sure the hole you cut is the right size for your pet.

You can also use the template included in the instructions to mark the position of the hole on the door. This will allow you to determine where the opening needs to be and make sure that the template is correctly positioned on the door. It is also helpful to employ a spirit-level to ensure that the template sits flush against the door.

Cut the Flap

You'll need to make a hole in the door panel to install your cat flap prior to you can put it in place. This is a difficult job, and it is recommended that you get help from a professional cat flap fitting service for this job in case you don't have the skills or experience to do it yourself. You can also read the instructions provided in the kit to find out how to do it right.

To do this, you will need to determine the height of your cat's or kitten's belly and use that as an indicator point. As a rule of thumb you should place the flap about 10-15 centimeters above the ground. This is the typical height of the belly for cats. This way your cat will be able to go through the flap with ease and also give any other cats or curious neighbours an issue when trying to enter or leave.

Once you've determined the best location for the cat flap to be positioned, mark this position on the door window with cat flap the help of a pencil. If your kit has an outline put it on top of the door. Use the markings on the template to drill holes in each corner. Then, you'll be able to cut out the template and replace it with the cat flap.

If you are installing your cat flap inside a door made from wood or uPVC, you are able to do this yourself if you are comfortable with using a jigsaw. Ensure that you do not cut into any of the door mullions or vertical rails. You can use a jigsaw cut the panel into a circle or square depending on the design of your cat flap. Take your time, and don't try to force the jigsaw to cut faster.

After the hole has been cut, carefully place your cat flap in its new home. Make sure it is firmly secured. If the flap is fitted with screw caps put them on the protruding bolts. Once the screws are in place, sand the rough edges of the cut then seal any gaps to ensure that there are no draughts coming into your home.

Place the Flap

If you have a basic Cat Flap Step (40.118.145.212) flap you can leave it open and encourage your pet to walk through by putting a small amount of cat food in front of the door. Alternatively you can try pushing the cat through with your hands or with a stick. Once your pet is used to moving through the flap, it is likely to be able into and out as it pleases, so you can let it in or out without having to be there holding the door open for it all day (and likely in any weather).

You can install the flap onto an UPVC or glass door however it's not as simple as fitting one into a wood external door since the UPVC and glass doors don't have the same thickness. This could have a significant impact on the way you cut out the flap's hole and whether the flap fits correctly after installation.

The mounting kit may include a template that shows you the best places to drill holes. If the kit doesn't come with a template you can copy it to make your own. When cutting, it's important to avoid pushing the jigsaw too to the point that you make a larger hole than is necessary in your door.

Some cat flaps are available in circular shapes, which can be more difficult to install. If you have a circular flap it's essential to make sure the hole is in the correct location on your door as in the event that it's not, the cat can't use it and could be left in the open all day (or even at night).

Certain models of cat flaps have locks which allow you to regulate the time your cat flap in upvc door panel comes and goes. These are very helpful in the event that you are worried about your pet going out at night only to come back in because of the darkness, or you're at work for the entire day. Some locks can be used to lock entry or exit, and others can be locked both ways. This is helpful for sick or elderly cats who aren't keen to go outside in bad weather.