Build A Cat Tree From Scratch

How to make a cat tree.

Build a cat tree from scratch.

This cat tree costs around 800 to buy from specialty pet shops but you can make this yourself for next to nothing. It s one of those projects that s been bubbling up on my dream project wish list for a while. You will need furring strips plywood drywall screws wood glue carpeting hot glue wood filler fake leaves and a few other things. Once you know how to build a cat tree you can modify it by adding multiple levels artificial tree branches or carpet and rope around supports to make a diy cat scratching post.

Start with the basics and experiment with your own designs to make a cat condo or cardboard cat house or consider buying ready made cat trees and scratch posts and. The vertical spans give the cats a secure place to scratch. With some tools and dedication you can make a customized cat tree based on your cat s personality. I have wanted to make a cat tree with real branches for a long time.

I am ecstatic with the finished tree. It is something that you will have to deal with if you decide to have a cat. These free cat tree plans include photos diagrams and step by step building instructions so you can build a cat tree that s perfect for your cat and the space you have to put it in. All the materials used c.

A homemade cat tree will provide your kitty with hours of entertainment and can be built at a fraction of the cost of cat trees available at a pet store. This video shows you the basics of building your own cat tree. Without cat trees and scratching posts cats will scratch your furniture and anything else that satisfies their natural need to claw. Learn how to make a cat tree from a natural branch yes that i drug out from the woods.

You ll find plans for the traditional cat tree but also for a cat condo house and simple stand. The four tiers of the cat tree received a similar treatment each wrapped individually with pieces of inexpensive carpeting and stapled securely into place to give the animals a sleeping surface that would withstand the wear and tear of cat claws.