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It might seem daunting to set up the flap for your cat however, with the proper instructions, it's not too difficult. Decide how high you'd like your cat flap to be (normally it's at belly height). Then, mark this area on your door and then use the template included to help you drill.

If you have a young kitten hold the door open very slightly and gradually allow it to enter. Reward the kitten as it goes through.

Take a measurement of the door

A cat flap is a wonderful method to allow your pet to come and go into and out of your home as it wants. This will help keep your cat healthy by ensuring that it gets exercise and also being able to get back in if it is left outside in the rainy weather, especially during the winter. It can also reduce the amount of time you need to spend letting it out or in and will also help ensure your home is secure by letting you know when it has gone out.

However, it is important that the flap for your cat is properly fitted to stop your pet from escaping through it or be pushed through by any other animals (e.g. dogs). You should determine the height of your pet's belly as well as the height of the doorway in your home to make sure the flap is at the right height. If your cat is larger or shorter than the average, you can alter the position of the flap by moving it upwards or downwards by a small amount.

The next step is to use a spirit level to mark the centre of the door, where you will install the flap. Then, using the markings as an indication, cut out the shape of the flap using the help of a jigsaw. After you've cut the door, sand the edges of the door to smooth the surfaces. Then drill any fixing holes required.

Fitting a cat flap should not take more than two hours. The process is a bit more complicated if you are required to install it on the form of a uPVC door or a composite one. This is due to the fact that these doors come in a variety of thicknesses, which can impact the way the holes are cut. We recommend to contact a professional for your first time working with glass.

Measure Your Cat

You will not have to spend hours of listening to the cat's meows to be let in or out. This is particularly helpful for those who work most of the day and your cat has to stay in the house waiting for you to get home in all weathers.

It is important to measure your cat's measurements first before you begin the installation. It might seem like a simple task, but it is important to measure your cat flap installers correctly. If not, your cat may find it difficult to use.

First, ensure that your cat is calm before you begin taking measurements. You will have to hold your cat in a place in which they cannot move. Also, ensure that the measuring tape is straight and not bent against the body. By keeping 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 figured out the measurements of your cat, it is time to look at the door and decide where to place the flap. It is advisable to position the flap on the highest point of your cat's belly as this will allow them to get through it without too much effort. This will also stop the flap from making too much noise as it swings back and forth.

You should think about the thickness of the upvc door panel with cat flap or composite door, as well. While all timber doors have the same thickness to them, uPVC or composite doors are different in their overall structure. This makes fitting a flap for your cat more difficult since you need to ensure the hole is the right size.

You can also use the template included in the instructions to mark the position of the hole in the door. This will help you determine where the opening must be and make sure that the template is properly placed on the door. Utilizing a spirit level to check that the template is in a straight line against the door can be very helpful.

Cut the Flap

You'll need to make an opening 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 to seek out the assistance of a professional cat flap fitting service for this job in case you don't have the knowledge or skills to complete the task yourself. You can also consult the instructions included with the kit to discover how to do it right.

You can take the height of your cat's or kitten's stomach as a guide. A good rule of thumb is to put the flap around 10-15 centimeters away from the ground since this is roughly the average belly height for cats. This will allow your cat to pass through the flap without difficulty and make it difficult for other cats or nosy neighbors to get in or out.

Once you've determined the location where the cat flap needs to be placed, mark this location on the door using pencil. If your kit comes with the template, place it over the door. Utilize the markings on the template to drill holes at each corner. You should then be able to cut out the design of the template and replace it with your cat flap.

You can install your cat flap yourself inside the door made of wood or uPVC if you are confident using the jigsaw. Be sure not to cut into the mullions or rails that run vertically of your door. You can use a jigsaw to cut your panel into a square or circle according to the way you'd like it. Take your time and don't make the jigsaw cut faster.

Once the hole is cut, carefully place your cat flap into its new place of residence. Make sure it is firmly secured. If it features caps on the screws, then place them onto the screws that protrude. After the screws are installed smooth the edges and apply sealant to any gaps. This will block drafts from entering your home.

Place the Flap

If you have a standard cat flap, you can try to encourage your pet to go through it by placing a small amount of cat food on the front of the door. You can also try pushing the cat through with your hands or with a stick. Once your cat flap cost is used to walking through the flap, it will be able to move into and out as it wants so you can let it in or out without to open the door to allow it in all day (and likely in all weathers).

You can install the flap onto the UPVC or glass doors however it's not as simple as fitting a cat flap in a upvc door one into a wood external door since the UPVC doors and some glass doors don't have the same thickness. This can have a dramatic effect on the way you cut the opening for the flap and will also affect whether the flap fits correctly once it's installed.

Depending on the type of cat flap you select, it may include a mounting kit and a template that shows you exactly where to drill the holes for it. If the kit doesn't come window with cat flap a template you can use a photocopier to create your own. It's important not to press the jigsaw too hard when cutting, so that it doesn't make a larger 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 generally more difficult to place. If you have a circular flap, ensure that the hole is located in the correct place on the door. In the event that it is not, the cat might not be able use it, and could be locked outside for the entire day (or at night).

Certain models of cat flaps come with locks that permit you to regulate when your cat comes in and goes. These are very helpful in the event that you are concerned about your cat going out at night and then coming back in the darkness, or if you're at work all day. Certain locks can be used for either entrance or exit, while others can be locked both ways. This is beneficial for older cats or sick cats who don't want to go outside in bad weather.