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It may seem difficult to set up the flap for your cat, but with the right guidelines, it's not all that difficult. Decide how high you'd like your cat flap to be (normally it's located at the belly height). Then, mark this area on your door and use the template included as a guide when drilling. If you have a young kitten hold the door open a bit and gradually encourage it to enter. Reward the kitten every time it goes through. Measure the Door A cat flap is an excellent way to let your pet come and go in and out of your house as it pleases. This can help with keeping your cat healthy by making sure that it is getting exercise as well as being able to get back inside if stuck outside in bad weather, especially during the winter. It can also reduce the amount of time you have to allow it out or in and can also keep your home safe by letting you know when it has gone out. It is important to make sure that the cat flap is placed properly to stop your pet from being pushed through through it by other animals (e.g. dogs). It is important to measure the height of your pet's belly as well as the height of the doorway in your home to ensure that the flap is at the proper height. If your cat is a little larger or shorter than the average, you can adjust the flap's height by moving it up or down a small amount. The next step is to use a spirit level to mark the centre of the door, where you will put the flap. Utilizing the marking as a guide, take an jigsaw to cut the form of the flap inside the door. After you've cut the area, sand the edges of the door to create smooth surfaces and drill any fixing holes required. The installation of a cat flap should not take more than two hours. However, the process may be slightly more complicated if you need to fit it inside the door of a uPVC or composite door because these doors come with various thicknesses that can affect the way the holes are cut and what they are fixed to. This is why we always recommend hiring a professional to carry out the work, particularly when you've never dealt with glass before. Measure Your Cat You can save yourself hours of ignoring the cat's meows to be let in or out. This is particularly helpful if your cat is trapped in the house during all seasons while you are at work. It is essential to measure your cat first before you attempt the installation. Although it might appear to be a simple operation it is crucial to measure the right way or your cat may be unable to use. First, make sure that your cat is calm before you begin taking measurements. You will have to hold your cat in a place where they cannot move. Also, ensure that the measuring tape is flat and not curved against the body. You can take 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've got your cat's measurements, it's time to examine the door to determine the best place to place the flap. Position the flap at the level of your cat's belly. This will allow them to pass through the door with minimal effort. This will also stop the flap from making a lot of noise as it opens and closes. It is also important to think about the thickness and the structure of the uPVC door or composite. While all doors made of timber have a similar thickness, uPVC or composite doors may differ in their overall design. This can make the process of putting in a flap for your cat more difficult since you must ensure that the hole is of the correct size. It is also worth studying the instructions included with the cat flap kit to find a template drawing that can be used to mark the location of the hole in the door. This will allow you to see where the opening must be and make sure the template is properly placed on the door. Using a spirit level to ensure that the template is sitting flush against the door can be extremely helpful. Cut the Flap You'll need to make an opening in the door to accommodate your cat flap prior to you can install it. This can be a daunting task, so it's recommended that you engage a professional to assist you if you do not have the skills or experience. You can also refer to the instructions provided with the kit to learn how to do it correctly. To do this, you have to measure the height of your cat or kitten's belly and use this as an indication point. As a rule of thumb put the flap around 10-15 centimeters higher than the ground. This is the typical height of the belly for cats. This will allow your cat to move through the flap with ease and make it more difficult for other cats and nosy neighbours to get inside or out. Once you have determined the location where the cat flap needs to be placed, mark this position on the door with the help of a pencil. If your kit comes with a template you can place it on the door. Utilize the markings on the template to drill holes in each corner. After that, you'll be able cut out the template and replace it with the flap for cats. If you are installing your cat flap inside the form of a door made of wood or uPVC, you can do this yourself if you feel confident enough to handle a jigsaw. Make sure you don't cut into any of the door mullions or vertical rails. cat flap installers near me can use a jigsaw to cut your panel into a square or a circle, depending on how you want it. Take your time and don't try to make the jigsaw cut faster. After the hole has been cut, carefully fit the cat flap into its new home and ensure that it's securely fixed. If it features caps for screws, then put them onto the protruding screws. After the screws are installed then sand the rough edges and seal any gaps. This will block drafts from entering your home. Fit the Flap If you have an ordinary cat flap, you can encourage your pet through it by placing a small amount cat food on the front of the door. You can also try pushing the cat using a stick or your hand. Once your cat has become comfortable walking through the flap it will be able to come and go whenever it wants. This allows you to let it in and out whenever it wants. It is possible to fit an animal flap inside an UPVC or glass door but it's not exactly the same as fitting it into a wooden external door since the UPVC doors and some glass doors don't have a consistent thickness. This could have an enormous impact on the way you cut out the flap's hole and how well the flap fits after installation. The mounting kit could contain a template that outlines where to drill holes. If the kit doesn't include a template you can make one yourself. It's important to not use the jigsaw to hard when cutting, so that it doesn't leave a bigger than necessary hole in your door. The majority of cat flaps are square or rectangular in shape but there are some that are circular, and they are generally more difficult to fit. If you have a circular flap it's important to make sure the hole is in the proper position on your door because if it's not, your cat will not be able to use the flap and may be stuck out in the sun all day (or even night). Certain cat flaps have locks that allow you to regulate when your cat can enter and leave. These are useful for pets who are afraid of leaving in the dark or coming back in the dark. They are also useful if you work all day. The lock can be turned on for entry or exit and some can be locked in both directions, permitting you to close the door completely, which is particularly beneficial for sick or elderly cats who don't want to go out in rainy weather.