DIY Cat Scratching Post Using PVC Pipe

Do you have cats at home? Make this scratching post for them! It is a great way to sharpen their claws, stretch their bodies, and keep them stress-free. You don’t have to buy one from the stores for a hefty price as you can easily make one with just a few materials. Learn how to make a DIY cat scratching post using PVC pipe with Mother Daughter Projects DIY‘s tutorial.

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You can customize this scratching post however you like. You can center the pipe and add another wooden round on top. If you want to add more layers, make the rounds bigger and add more pipe for better stability. It’s easy and quick to make. Your cats will surely love it and use it for several years!

If you have friends or family members who own cats, be sure to share this DIY pet project with them.

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Easy DIY Cat Scratching Post Materials

• 3 inch PVC pipe
• 3 inch PVC cap
• 50 feet of rope
• wood round
• carpet
• scrap piece of wood
• spray adhesive
• acetone
• paint
• stapler

Note: Make sure the PVC pipe is long enough so that your cat can stretch on it

How to Make a Scratching Post For Cat

Step 1:

Trace the inside circle of the pipe onto the scrap wood. Set it aside for later.

Step 2:

Lay out the felt and place the wooden round on top. Trace around the felt about one inch wider than the round. Cut it out.

Step 3:

Use spray adhesive to attach the carpet to the glue. Lay it on the center nice and smooth. Flip it over and hot glue the sides. Use a stapler to keep it in place. Make sure to wear gloves so you won’t get burned.

Step 4:

Cut the circle on the scrap piece of wood using a jigsaw. It should fit inside the pipe.

Step 5:

Place the round wood on the bigger piece. You can place it in the center or side. Drill two screws into the wood circle. For added support, cut the carpet out below the wood circle and glue it down before drilling. Insert the pipe and mark the sides where you are going to drive screws. Be careful not to drill into the screws that you already had in place.

Step 6:

Remove the pipe and drill holes in the marks. Place back into the wooden piece and attach with screws.

Step 7:

Use acetone to remove the bar code from the cap. Paint the same color as the felt. Let it dry.

Step 8:

Attach the end of the rope rope to the bottom back of the pipe with hot glue. Wrap it around the pipe, applying glue every so often. Place the cap.

DIY Cat Scratching Post Using PVC Pipe