How to Fix a Cat Tree

There are few things cats love more than a place to perch themselves such as a cat tree. Cats are nosy creatures that like to be somewhere elevated where it's easier for them to take in their environment. That is why it can be so disheartening to see their favorite cat tree begin to show signs of wear. However, with the proper tools, you can fix a cat tree and be your cat's hero.

Things You'll Need

  • Box cutter
  • 1-inch screws
  • Power drill
  • Carpet
  • Staple gun
  • Staples
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove any worn carpet on the cat tree using a box cutter to help you cut it away. However, try to maintain the shape of the carpet as best as possible, since you can use the removed pieces later as a guide for cutting your new pieces of carpet.

    • 2

      Secure any wobbly wood parts by drilling screws from the top or base into the post. For example, if the post is wobbly at the base of the cat tree, flip the tree over and drill several screws through the base and into the post to secure it.

    • 3

      Cut the new carpet using the old carpet you removed from the cat tree as a template.

    • 4

      Staple the new carpet onto the repaired cat tree using the staple gun. Make sure the carpet is securely attached, leaving no carpet that your cat can potentially pull off while scratching.