Use the shelf itself as a template for marking the carpet backing being sure to mark the location of the holes.
Diy cat shelves easy.
Buy wall anchors for the.
Cut the carpet piece to the indicated dimensions.
To keep the shelves against the wall you need some kind of bracket.
18 diy cat shelves ideas for ultimate cat lovers 1.
Nov 14 2017 turning my house into a crazy cat obstacle course.
Placing your cat shelves 1.
We used 11 1 4 shelves.
This is important so the cat has traction to climb.
From a grommet kit use hammer on a 3 8 1 4 mandrel against a hardwood backer block to puncture the holes.
Next you can take two long pieces of wood such as a 2 4 or something else that fits in your space.
Create the base of your cat shelves the same as you would for hanging them.
Wall shelves are a great solution if you live in a small apartment.
This also gives you a opportunity to add color to your home and make these cat shelves fit into your decor unlike most cat furniture.
Take the carpet pieces and cut them to fit your shelf.
Also if you have more than one cat a wider shelf will allow the cats to pass each other on the walkway.
Keep two drawers for storing essentials like cat toys and make a padded cushion to fit the upper space.
Attach the carpet to the shelves.
When installing shelves at different heights leave enough space between them to allow the cats to jump from shelf to shelf.
Make sure to leave the side edges free of any type of covering.
I found carpet squares at cb2 for 4 a piece.
Place brackets on the board.
Make sure you choose shelves that are wide enough to hold your cat if they decide to lay on the shelf.
Then you need to attach it.
Cover them with carpet or rope if you desire.
Diy cat wave shelves this wave design shelf is shaped to offer a cozy fit with the agile body of cats.
They come in playful colors which was exactly what we were looking for.
Ditch the lower drawers cut out holes for feeding bowls and add another bowl at the top for biscuity snacks throughout the day.
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Diy cat tower shelves this aesthetically pleasing cat tree offers a plush seat for your cats to sit on and relax.
Carpet to cover shelves.
In this video i continue the series of wall mounted cat shelves for my cousin jennifer who asked me to make her several different styles of wall mounted.
A vintage secretary desk makes another great diy cat furniture base design for your very own cat condo.