It may seem difficult to put up the flap for your cat but with the right instructions, it's not too difficult. Decide how high you'd like the cat flap (normally, it is at belly height). Mark this point on your door, and use the template included as a guide when drilling.

If you have a kitten who is still a baby and you want to keep the door open, gently prop it slightly open and invite it to pass through. Reward the kitten every time it goes through.

Take a measurement of the door

A cat flap is a wonderful method to allow your pet to leave and come into and out of your home 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 in if it is stuck outside in bad weather, especially during the winter. This will reduce the amount of time you spend letting your cat in or out, and keep your home safer by notifying you when it's left.

However, it is essential that the flap on your cat 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 crucial to determine your pet's belly height and the entrance to your home in order to ensure that the flap is at the correct height. If your cat is a little taller or shorter than average, you can alter the position of the flap by moving it up or down by a tiny amount.

Then, use a spirit-level to mark the middle of the door. This is where you will put in the flap. Then, using the markings as an outline, cut the shape of your flap with the help of a jigsaw. After you have cut the area, sand down the edges to create smooth surfaces. Drill any holes you need to.

The process of fitting a cat flap is not as difficult as you think and it should not take more than two hours to complete the entire task from start to completion. However, the process could be slightly more complicated if you need to fit it inside a upvc door panel with cat flap or composite door because these doors come in a wide range of thicknesses, which affect how the holes are cut and the type of door they are inserted into. This is why we always recommend calling an expert to do the task, especially if you have never worked with glass before.

Measure Your Cat

A cat flap can spare you from hearing your pet's cries to let it in or out. This is particularly helpful if your cat is trapped inside in all weathers while you are at work.

If you want to fit a cat flap on your door, it is essential to take measurements of your cat prior to attempting the task. It may seem like a straightforward task, but it's crucial to measure your cat correctly. Otherwise, your pet might find it difficult to use.

First, make sure that your cat is calm prior to taking measurements. You'll need to keep your cat in a position that they are unable to move. Also, ensure that the measuring tape is flat and not curved against their body. Keeping the measuring tape or ruler against their body from the top of their head to the bottom of their tail will allow you to get an exact measurement.

Once you've determined your cat's measurements then you can look at the door to decide where to place the flap. The best option is to place the flap in the middle of your cat's stomach as it will allow them to get through it with minimal effort. This will also stop the flap from making a lot of noise as it moves back and forward.

You will need to think about the thickness of the upvc door panel with cat flap or composite door as well. While all timber doors have a similar thickness, uPVC or composite doors may differ in their overall design. This could make the process of the installation of an enclosure for your cat flap bifold doors more difficult, as you need to ensure the hole is of the correct size.

You can also use the template included in the instructions to mark the location of the hole on the door. This will help you determine where the hole needs to be located and ensure that the template is positioned correctly on the door. It is also beneficial to utilize a spirit-level to make sure that the template is placed in a straight line against the door.

Cut the Flap

You'll need to make an opening in the door panel to install your cat flap prior to you can install it. This is a difficult job, and it is recommended that you seek out the assistance of a professional cat flap fitting service to complete this task should you not have the skills or experience to complete the task yourself. You can also consult the instructions that come with the kit to discover how to do it correctly.

You can consider the height of your cat's or kitten's stomach as a reference. In general, place the cat flap approximately 10-15 centimeters above the ground. This is the average height of the cat flap bifold doors's belly. This will allow your cat to move through the flap easily and will make it difficult for other cats and nosy neighbors to get in or out.

Once you've decided where the cat flap should be positioned, mark this location on the door using a pencil. If your kit has an outline, place it over the door. Utilize the markings on the template to drill holes at every corner. You will then be able cut out the design of the template and replace it with your cat flap.

If you are installing your cat flap on the form of a door made of wood or uPVC, you are able to do this yourself if you are comfortable with a Jigsaw. Ensure that you do not cut through any of the door mullions or vertical rails. You can use a Jigsaw to cut your panel into a square or a circle according to the way you want it. Take your time and don't try to force the jigsaw into cutting faster.

Once the hole is made, carefully place the cat flap in its new home. Make sure it's solidly secured. If it has caps on the screws, then place these onto the protruding screws. After the screws are installed then sand the rough edges and seal any gaps. This will block the entry of draughts into your home.

Place the Flap

If you have a basic cat flap you can leave it open and encourage your pet to go through by placing a small amount of cat food in the front of the door. You can also try pushing the cat flap bifold doors with the help of a stick or your hands. Once your pet is used to moving through the flap, it should be able to go into and out as it wants and you should be able to let it in or out without having to be there holding the door open to allow it in all day (and possibly in all weathers).

You can install the flap onto the UPVC or glass doors although this may not be exactly the same as fitting it into a wooden external door because UPVC and some glass doors don't have a consistent thickness. This could have a significant impact on the way you cut the opening for the flap and could affect the way your flap fits correctly once it's been installed.

The mounting kit may include a template that shows you the best places to drill holes. If the kit does not include a template, you are able to create one on your own. It's important not to push the jigsaw too hard when cutting, so it doesn't leave a bigger than needed 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 round flap, make sure the hole is in the right place on the door. In the event that it is not, the cat might not be able to access it, and might be locked outside for the entire day (or night).

Certain models of cat flaps have locks that permit you to regulate when your cat comes and goes. These can be very useful in the event that you are worried about your cat going out at night and coming back in due to the darkness, or if you're working all day. Some locks can be used for access or exit, and others can be locked in both directions. This is beneficial for sick or elderly cats who don't want to venture out in cold weather.