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Cat flaps let your cat leave and come back whenever they want without needing to let them in or out. They also can help to stop your cat from urinating inside the house.

It is much easier to put an animal flap on a Upvc panel than a glass one, but you will need some skills and the right tools.

Measure the Door

The installation of a cat flap in a front door can be difficult, but as long as the cat flap is of the right type and you follow the directions you can make it less difficult. We will demonstrate how to draw the shape and then use a jigsaw in order to cut out the door's area. Then we'll complete the job by attaching the cat flap. This will ensure the flap is in place and shields the doors from the damage caused by rain and wind.

To determine the size of the cat flap you require, take a measurement of the width of your pet. This will let you choose a cat flap in upvc door panel flap that is big enough to allow your pet to walk into the home and exit without needing to open the door each time.

If your kit has an illustration of the location to drill then you can put it on the door and then use a pencil around it. If your door has moulding or a sill at the bottom, make sure that you leave enough space between your cat and these elements.

Utilize a set square to check that you are cutting correctly and to make sure the hole is a good rectangle shape. Once you are satisfied with this, you are able to begin removing the rest of the door material. If you have a square that you have cut, use it to check that you're cutting properly and also to ensure that the hole is in a rectangular shape. Once you are satisfied with this you can begin to take off the remaining door material.

Draw a Line

The cat flap lets you to let your pet go inside and out without worrying about unwanted visitors or unwelcome gifts. It also prevents drafts and helps to keep the temperature inside your home in a stable manner. However, fitting the cat flap to your door could be an overwhelming task for those who have never done it before. This can lead many to hire a professional joiner or carpenter to complete the task. It is an option, but you can do it yourself, provided the tools are right and the directions are followed.

While this is much simpler to accomplish when using a timber door it is still possible to do this in uPVC doors, though you should be cautious not to damage the doors as this will cause damage to the warranty. First, you must measure the door to ensure it will accommodate the new cat-flap. This isn't too difficult for an ordinary uPVC door, but you may need to take more care if using an insulated or composite type of door as these can be more difficult to cut than solid uPVC panels.

The next step is to determine the size of your cat's belly. This is the amount of height between the floor and the bottom of your cat's stomach. It is important to locate a space at the entrance that will allow your pet to pass through comfortably. Once you have the information, you'll be required to mark the space using a spirit level and a pencil, so that you are sure that the hole will be suitable for your cat.

After you have marked the area, it's now time to cut the hole. You will need a jigsaw and it is important that you be patient to ensure that the cuts are smooth and clean instead of rough and uneven, as it could cause damage to your door. Wear safety glasses and a dust mask while using a jigsaw. Inhaling sawdust is dangerous for your health. Once you've finished cutting the hole, you will need sandpaper to smooth the edges so that the cat flap can be easily inserted.

Cut a Hole

Installing a cat flap into an existing door panel or double glazing sealed unit is quite difficult. You might be tempted to tackle the job yourself, but unless you have a lot of experience in DIY it is likely to be best to have an expert to complete the job for you. A mistake could not only be ugly and unattractive, but could also be security risks. It could allow cold air in when the cat is outdoors and hot air to escape when the cat flap installation is inside.

The first thing you need to do is draw the location of the hole in the door using an eraser and a spirit level. This will ensure that it is correctly located and is parallel to the other parts of the door. Make sure you have some sandpaper to smooth out any rough edges.

Wear the safety equipment you need to work with the power tool. If you are concerned about the noise of a jigsaw you can buy one that is cordless, which is much quieter and easier to use.

It is crucial to only cut away the material needed to make the cat flap. A small amount of material is required to increase the thickness of the the flap but cutting off more than this can cause problems and even damage the doors frame.

A door made of upvc door panel with cat flap could include a metal frame, or a panel inside that could interfere with the microchip cat flap if this is the case you will need to cut an oversize hole to ensure the metal doesn't come into contact with the wall of the cat flap. If this is done it is important to fill in the gap and render it watertight.

If you are fitting the cat flap onto an upvc door or a double glazing cat flap-glazed window with a metal frame, you'll need to speak to a professional who will supply you with a new glass pane that already has the hole for the cat flap inside. It is cheaper to have this done instead of trying to install a cat flap into an existing pane of glass that was not designed specifically for this purpose.

Fit the Flap

Cat flaps give your pet the freedom to come and go whenever they want, allowing them to relax in the house when they'd like. If you have a uPVC front door, it can be difficult to install the cat flap. This is especially the case when you don't have glass panels that can be cut. If you're willing to install a half-glazed uPVC replacement panel, it is possible to install a cat flap. It's not a simple matter of cutting an opening in the door. You'll also have to take a few steps to ensure that it is safe.

A composite, uPVC, or GRP door panel usually has an flimsy plastic outer layer joined to a soft insulating polystyrene core. The material is extremely fragile and care should be taken when cutting into it to avoid causing damage. This type of door usually includes a template which you can use as a guide to cut the hole in your door.

After you have marked out the hole in your front door, it's time to put in the cat flap. You can pick from a range of models, ranging from simple push-button models to ones that are microchip-activated and allow your pet in. However, no matter what type of cat flap you choose it is essential to ensure that your cat is able to use the flap without getting trapped outside in bad weather.

A circular fitting is superior than a square one, as circles can be cut more securely into the glass. This is because square holes can make glass more vulnerable to cracking if drilling is applied to it. This is also a safer choice, as you won't have to drill into the toughened glass, which could shatter and harm your pet or family. This is especially crucial if you have children or elderly people in your home that could be injured by glass shards.