Once you’ve measured your pet and chosen your pet door you’ll want to know where to place your door.
The pet door should always be installed toward the bottom of the door for easy access. However, there should be some room between the bottom of the door and the pet door. Leave about 50-70mm between the bottom edge and the pet door. This is the minimum requirement for cutting a hole into the toughened glass.
Should you install the pet door or cat flap in the middle of the glass sliding door or at the side? Well, that’s up to you really but you should consider a number of factors including position of window coverings, security door, aesthetics, convenience to food and water. Also consider and whether you’re installing the pet door into a window a sliding door or hinged door.
If you have a sliding door, you can choose to have the pet door installed into the sliding door or the fixed panel – it’s up to you. Take into consideration whether you have a flyscreen and window coverings when making your decision. Either option will work well.
Beware – not all pet doors will fit in a sliding door or fixed panel. Only slimline pet door designs will be slim enough to allow your sliding door to be unimpeded.