Cat flaps let your cat go inside and out at their own pace, without needing to let them in or out. They also can help stop your cat from urinating inside the house.

Installing a cat flap on a door panel made of Upvc is a lot easier than a glass door, however it requires some knowledge and the proper tools.

Take a look at the Door

Fitting a cat door in a front door could be difficult however, so long as the cat flap is the right type and you follow the directions it shouldn't be too difficult. We will show how to trace the shape, cat flaps then use the jigsaw to slice the door's opening and then finish the job by securing the cat flap to the door. This will ensure that the flap remains in place and protects the doors from damage caused by wind and rain.

To determine the size of the cat flap you require, take a measurement of your pet's width. This will ensure that the flap is large enough to let your pet leave and enter the home without needing to open and close the door every time, but also small enough to stop them from moving too far in either direction.

If your kit has an illustration of the location to drill, you can stick it on the door, and then draw around it. If your door has sill or moulding on the bottom edge of it ensure that you have enough space because this will ensure your cat flap cost's safety and stop them from gaining access to your home.

Use a set square to make sure you are cutting correctly and to make sure the hole is a good rectangle shape. Once you are happy with this, you are able to begin removing the remaining door material. Set the square with a ruler to ensure that you are cutting the material correctly and that the hole is a rectangle shape. Once you are satisfied with the result, you can take the door material off.

Draw a Line

The cat flap allows you to let your pet go inside and out without having to worry about unwanted visitors or unwelcome gifts. It also prevents draughts, and keeps your home's temperature steady. Installing a cat flap on your door may seem daunting to those who haven't done it before. Many people will call an expert carpenter or joiner to do the job. While this is certainly an option, it is possible to do the job yourself if you have the right tools and follow the instructions carefully.

Although this is much simpler to accomplish with a timber door, it is still possible to do this in uPVC doors, but you need to be very careful to avoid damaging the doors, as this can cause damage to your warranty. First, you must take measurements of the door to ensure that it can accommodate the new cat flap fitters-flap. If you have an ordinary uPVC panel, this should be easy. However, if your door is made of composite or another kind of door, you may require more care.

The next step is to measure the size of your cat's belly. This is the measurement from the floor to the underside of the cale bit of extra material is required to increase the thickness of the wall of the flap, but removing more than that can cause problems or damage the doors frame.

If the upvc door has a metal panel or frame, it could interfere with the microchip flap. In this scenario you'll need to create an extra-large hole to ensure that the metal does not come into contact with walls of the flap.

If you want to install a cat flap inside a upvc or double-glazed window with metal frames it is necessary to speak with an expert. They can offer you a brand new piece of glass with the hole already pre-made for the cat flap. This will be cheaper than fitting a cat flap in an existing pane that wasn't designed specifically for this purpose.

Install the Flap

Cat flaps allow your pet to come and go as they please, giving them the freedom to lounge inside the house whenever they want to. If you have an uPVC front door, it can be difficult to put in the cat flap. This is especially true when you don't have an glass panel that is cut. If you're willing to buy and install a replacement half-glazed upvc cat flap door panels panel then it is possible to fit a cat flap to the doors. It's not as easy as just cutting a hole through the door, however there are some things you'll need first to make sure it's secure.

A composite door cat flap, uPVC, or GRP door panel is generally made up of a thin plastic skin which is bonded to an insulating polystyrene base. It is essential to be cautious when cutting the material. This type of door typically includes a template that you can use as a guide to cut the hole in the door.

Once you've marked the hole in your front door, it is time to put in the cat flap. You can pick from a range of models, ranging from simple push-button models to microchip-activated ones that allow only your pet to enter. However, regardless of what type of cat flap you choose it's important to make sure that your cat can use the flap and not get stuck outside in the rain.

It's a good idea choose circular fittings instead of one that is square, since circles are more securely cut into door glass. This is because square holes make glass more vulnerable to cracking when drilling is applied to it. It's also a much safer option as you don't risk having to drill into toughened glass that might break and cause injury to your pet or family members. This is particularly crucial if you have a child or an elderly person living at home who could be hurt by shards of glass.