Removing a Cat Flap

Diablos

Hey guys,

I have just moved into a new home and the previous owners have a (very rubbish) cat flap fitted in their rear uPVC door.

Any ideas on how I remove and repair this?

david69_2

cat flaps are normally just screwed together look for some plastic or rubber gromets ,remove these and you will see some screws normally 4 remove and cat flap will come off.
Take cat flap with you to diy store to get correct size (they do vary slighty)and buy a new one basic ones arn't very expensive .

Diablos

Thanks David but I was looking to kind of get rid of it, do you know of any product I can buy to fill the gap thats not a cat flap?

Inactive

You can get a replacement panel from your local Double Glazing company, not expensive.

Make sure to take a sample, as there are varying shades of white.

david69_2

you can replace the panel it depends whether you can do the job yourself .If you are up to removing the glazing beads take the panel out measure the thickness probably 24mm or 28mm ,measure the panel and go to a local dg outlet not one of the big boys.
The panels vary aswell I'd get one thats reinforced or you get a price for a sealed unit (glass) it might work out cheaper must be toughened though.
If you dont fancy that you could get some of that upvc t+g and cover the whole panel inside and out .
I repair upvc windows and doors for a living so it might be cheaper to call out a dg repairer.

George_Bray

I would expect it to look like a bit of a botch job with any sort of cover plate. It will never look as good as a whole new door and I fear that's what you (and I) will need. I have the same problem! But a new door will cost a small fortune.

PasturesNew

For now, I'd be tempted to get two squares of uPVC cut - and superglue one to each side.

Job's a good 'un until you get round to it. Unless it is your number one priority and the only job left to do.

david69_2

George_Bray wrote: »

I would expect it to look like a bit of a botch job with any sort of cover plate. It will never look as good as a whole new door and I fear that's what you (and I) will need. I have the same problem! But a new door will cost a small fortune.

you wouldn't need to go to the expense of a new door :eek: just a panel or a new piece of glass unless the door is nackered or over 15 years old for upvc.

jay_cee_2

i was thinking that perhaps you could put one of those pvc vent plates over it? therefore not looking to bad, and actually serving a purpose, helping prevention of condensation whilst cooking.... i don't know, maybe I'm just to tight!

George_Bray

david69 wrote: »

you wouldn't need to go to the expense of a new door :eek: just a panel or a new piece of glass unless the door is nackered or over 15 years old for upvc.

Thanks for providing hope! Just to be sure, do you mean it's possible to remove one or two panels with holes or damage and replace them with brand new equivalent panels? i.e. a bit like you might do with a car wing or other body panel, except you'd need some paint work, in addition, for a car, but hopefully not for a upvc door.

Inactive

George_Bray wrote: »

Thanks for providing hope! Just to be sure, do you mean it's possible to remove one or two panels with holes or damage and replace them with brand new equivalent panels? i.e. a bit like you might do with a car wing or other body panel, except you'd need some paint work, in addition, for a car, but hopefully not for a upvc door.

In a word YES.