How to Install Catwalk Cat Doors

Catwalk Cat Door

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If you are tired of having to let your cat in and out, installing a Catwalk cat door is a good solution. It is not too difficult for the average handyman or woman and will only take a few minutes. Catwalk cat doors are similar to electromagnetic doors, because cats are required to wear special magnetic collars that allows them entry. However, Catwalk cat doors do not require any electrical source, which eliminates problems associated with electromagnetic doors when batteries or power fails.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

Catwalk Cat Door
Electromagnetic Cat Door
Scissors
Ruler
Pencil
Piece of Cardboard
Level
Drill
1/2" and 3/8" Drill Bits
Safety Goggles
Jigsaw or Key Hole Saw
Masking or Scotch Tape
Duct Tape

Step1

Make sure a Catwalk door will fit your cat. The opening is 6 inches x 6-3/4 inches. An easy way to test is to draw this opening on a piece of cardboard and cut it out. Then, see if you can encourage your cat to walk through the opening.

Step2

Make sure you have a place to install the door before purchasing the cat door. Catwalk cat doors are made to fit external wooden doors or wall panels that are 5/8 inches to 2-1/4 inches wide.

Step3

Catwalk Cat Doors Purchase a Catwalk cat door. They are readily available online or at your local pet store.

Step4

Tape the template to the door so that the bottom of the cat door is at the same height as your cat's abdomen. Check that the template is straight with a level.

Step5

Trace the template with a pencil and mark the screw holes. Make four X's on the inside corner of the outline and remove the template.

Step6

Drill holes in the middle of each X using a 1/2" drill bit. Make sure the holes are inside the outline. Then, drill the screw holes using the bit size recommended in the cat door directions.

Step7

Using a jigsaw or keyhole saw, cut along your outline from hole to hole. Place a piece of duct tape across each cut to help secure the piece until all four cuts have been made. When you are finished, remove the duct tape and the center piece.

Step8

Assemble the door. Make sure the side of the door with the lock is on the inside. Insert screws though the inside frame, the door, and then the outside frame before tightening.

Step9

Place magnetic collar on your cat and train it to use the door.