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Cat flaps let your pet move around whenever they want without having to let him in or out. They also prevent your cat from urinating inside the house. Installing a cat flap into a door panel made of Upvc is much simpler than installing one in a glass door, however it will require some expertise and the proper tools. Take a look at the Door Fitting a cat door in a front door can be difficult however, as long as the cat flap is of the correct one and you follow the directions, it shouldn't be too difficult. We will show you how to draw the shape, then use the jigsaw to slice the door's area and then finish off the job by securing the cat flap to the door. This will ensure that the flap remains in place and shields the door from wind and rain causing damage. To determine the size of the cat flap you require, take a measurement of the width of your pet. This will ensure that the flap is large enough to let your pet enter and leave the house without having to open and close the door each time, yet small enough to prevent them from moving too far in either direction. If your kit comes with a drawing showing where to drill, you can put it on the door and then use a pencil around it. If your door has sill or moulding on the bottom of it ensure that you have enough clearance from these to keep your cat safe and stop them from gaining access to your home. Use a set square to make sure you're cutting properly and to make sure the hole is a perfect rectangle shape. Once you are happy with this, you can begin to remove the remaining door material. Set the square with a ruler to ensure you are cutting the material properly and that the hole is a rectangle. When you are satisfied with the result, you are able to take the door material off. Draw a Line The cat flap is a great way to let your pet in and out without worrying about them being in the house with a visitor, or leaving unwanted gifts in the house. It also prevents draughts, and helps keep your home's temperature stable. The installation of a cat flap your door can be a daunting task to those who haven't tried it before. A lot of people will hire an expert joiner or carpenter to do the work. While this is definitely an option, it's possible to complete the task yourself if you own the appropriate tools and follow the instructions carefully. While this is far easier to do with a wooden door, it is still possible to do this in uPVC doors, but you need to be very careful to avoid damaging the doors as this will end your warranty. The first step is to measure the door and ensure that it is able to fit the new cat flap. If you have a standard uPVC panel it should be a breeze. However, if your door is composite or a different type of door, you might need to be more careful. The next step is to measure the height of your cat's stomach. This is the distance between the floor and the bottom of your cat's stomach. It is important to find an area on the door that allows your cat to move through easily. Once you have the information you'll need to mark the area with a spirit level and a pencil so you know the hole will be suitable for your cat. After cat flap fitting have marked the area, it's time to cut the hole. It is essential to be patient and use a jigsaw to ensure that the cuts are smooth and clean not rough and uneven. This could damage your door. Wear safety glasses and a dust mask when working with a jigsaw. Inhaling sawdust is hazardous for your health. Once you have completed the cutting, you will have to smooth out the edges of the hole with sandpaper, so that the cat flap will fit easily into place. Cut a Hole Installing a cat flap to an existing door panel or double glazing sealed unit can be difficult. You might be tempted to do it yourself, but unless you have experience in DIY it is probably best to get a professional in to do the task for you. A shoddy job might not only look ugly, but also an enigma for security as well as allowing cold air to get in when the cat is outside, and hot air to escape once inside. Mark the hole's position on the door with a pencil and spirit level. This will ensure it is correctly positioned and runs flush with the rest of the door. Make sure you have a piece of sandpaper at hand for any rough edges. Wear any safety equipment you'll need to use the power tool. If you are worried about the noise of the jigsaw, you can purchase a cordless version which is quieter and simpler to use. You should only remove the material that is required to make the cat flap. It is necessary to leave some extra material to make the wall thickness of the cat flap. However cutting off too much material can cause issues or even damage to the door frame. If the upvc door is made of metal, or has a frame, it may interfere with the microchip flap. In this case, you will need to create an extra-large hole to ensure that the metal doesn't get in contact with the walls of the flap. If you're planning to install the cat flap onto a upvc door or double glazed windows with a metal frame, you will need to speak to a specialist who can provide you with a brand new glass pane with the hole for the cat flap already drilled in it. It is much less expensive to get this done rather instead of trying to install the cat flap onto an existing pane of glass that was not designed specifically for this purpose. Place the Flap Cat flaps allow your pet to move around as they please, giving them the ability to unwind inside the house whenever they want to. If you have a uPVC front door, it can be difficult to install a cat flap. This is particularly true if you do not own a glass panel that is cut. If you're able to purchase and install a replacement half-glazed uPVC panel, it's possible to install a cat flap to these doors. It's not a matter of drilling an opening in the door. It is also necessary to take a few steps to ensure that the door is safe. A composite, uPVC or GRP door panel is usually comprised of a plastic skin which is bonded to an insulating polystyrene base. It is important to be careful when cutting the material. This type door has a template you can use to make the hole. Once you've determined the location of the hole in your door, it's now time to put in the cat flap itself. You can purchase and install a wide variety of different models, from basic button operated ones to microchip activated units that only let in your pet. However, regardless of what kind of cat flap you select, it's important to make sure that your cat can use the flap without getting stuck outside in the rain. It's a good idea choose a circular fitting rather than one that is square, since circles are more securely cut into door glass. This is because square holes make the glass more susceptible to cracking when drilling is applied to it. This is also a safer choice because you won't need to drill into the toughened glass, which could break and cause harm to your pet or family members. This is especially important if there are children or elderly people at home who could be hurt by glass fragments.