It may seem difficult to set up the flap for your cat flap cover for winter but with the right guidelines, it's not all that difficult. First, decide how high you want the cat flap to be (on average the belly height). Note this on the door, and use the template included as a guideline to drill.

If you have a small kitten, prop the door slightly open and gradually allow it to pass through. Reward the kitten as it passes.

Take a measurement of the door

A cat flap is an excellent option to let your pet come and go in and out of your home as it likes. This can help keep your cat healthy as it ensures that it gets enough exercise and also be able to go back inside if it is stranded outside in bad weather. It also can reduce the amount of time you'll have to spend letting it out or in. It can ensure your home is secure by allowing you to know when it has gone out.

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

The next step is to use a spirit level to mark the center of the door where you will put the flap. Then, using the markings as a guideline, cut out the form of your flap on the door with the help of a Jigsaw. Once you have cut out the door, sand the edges of the door to create smooth surfaces and drill any fixing holes needed.

Installing a cat flap ought to not take more than two hours. The process is slightly more complicated if you are required to install it on a uPVC door or a composite one. This is because composite doors come in different thicknesses, which could affect the way the holes are cut. We always suggest to consult with an expert for your first experience working with glass.

Measure Your Cat

You will not have to spend hours of ignoring the pet meow to be allowed in or out. This is especially helpful when your cat is inside during the winter months while you work.

If you're planning to put a cat flap inside your door it is important to take measurements of your cat prior to attempting the task. Although it might appear to be a simple operation it is important to make sure you measure correctly or your cat will be unable to use.

First of all, make sure that your cat is calm and not feeling stressed prior to taking the measurements. You'll need to keep them in a way that they are not able to move, and ensure that the ruler or measuring tape is flat against their body, not bending in any way. You can get a precise measurement by keeping the measuring tape or ruler flat against the body of the animal from the top to the bottom.

Once you have the measurement of your cat's body, it's time to look at the door and decide on where you want to place the flap. The flap should be placed at the level of your cat's belly. This will allow them to walk throuhen trying to enter or leave.

The position of the cat flap on the door using the pencil. Next, if your kit comes with a template for paper, place it over the door and use the markings to drill holes in every corner of the template. You will then be able to cut out the shape of the template and replace it with your cat flap.

You can install the cat flap yourself in a wood or uPVC door when you're confident with the use of a Jigsaw. Ensure that you do not cut through any of the door mullions or vertical rails. You can use a jigsaw to cut the panel into a square or circle depending on the design of your cat flap. Be patient and don't force the jigsaw into cutting faster.

After the hole has been cut, carefully fit the flap of cat food into its new location and make sure that it's securely fixed. If it features caps on the screws, then place them onto the screws that protrude. Once the screws are in place, sand any rough edges of the cut then seal any gaps to ensure there aren't any draughts entering into your home.

Fit the Flap

If you have a simple cat flap, you can open it and encourage your pet to go through by putting a small amount of cat food in the front of the door. You can also push the cat using a stick or your hand. Once your pet has become used to walking through the flap it will be in a position to move whenever it wants. This will allow you to let it in and out whenever it wishes.

You can fit an animal flap inside the UPVC or glass doors but it's not exactly the same as fitting one into a wood external door because the UPVC and glass doors don't have a consistent thickness. This could have a significant impact on how you cut the opening for the flap and will also affect whether the flap will fit properly once it's been installed.

Depending on the model of cat flap you pick It could be equipped with a mounting kit and a template that will tell exactly where to drill holes for it. If the kit does not include a template, you are able to make one by yourself. It is important not to push the jigsaw too hard when cutting, so that it doesn't make a larger than needed hole in your door.

Certain cat flaps come in circular shapes, cat flap fitting which can be more difficult to put in. If you have a circular flap, make sure that the hole is in the right place on your door. Otherwise, the cat might not be able to access it, and might be outside all day (or at night).

Certain cat flaps have locks that let you determine when your cat flap step enters and leaves. These are very helpful when you're worried about your pet going out at night only to come back in the darkness, or you're at work all day. Certain locks can be used to lock access or exit, and others can be locked both ways. This is useful for sick or older cats who don't want to go outside in bad weather.