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Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: Dawn F on February 03, 2010, 09:14:54 AM

Title: cat tree repairs
Post by: Dawn F on February 03, 2010, 09:14:54 AM

the sisal on my cat tree is looking very much the worse for wear - I've ordered some new sisal but what kind of glue to people use to attach it??

Title: Re: cat tree repairs
Post by: blackcat on February 03, 2010, 09:27:54 AM

I would probably use Aquadhere which is a water-based glue so should be pretty harmless ... You should be able to pick it up in the hardware section at the supermarket, or you can go to B&Q if you are feeling energetic.

Title: Re: cat tree repairs
Post by: Dawn F on February 03, 2010, 10:17:43 AM

thanks BC, i found a thing on line that said little nails but I'm not keen on that idea, B&Q it is

Title: Re: cat tree repairs
Post by: blackcat on February 03, 2010, 10:19:28 AM

You may need some little nails to hold it in place while the glue sets, but yes, I would pull them out afterwards. Just don't drive them in fully.

Title: Re: cat tree repairs
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 03, 2010, 14:00:03 PM

i will have to look for that glue  ;D

Title: Re: cat tree repairs
Post by: Dawn F on February 03, 2010, 14:11:31 PM

I had a little look at lunchtime think it might be an antipodean thing!  will look for something similar and let you know

Title: Re: cat tree repairs
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 03, 2010, 14:13:11 PM

i would like to knoe if you find anything dawn please

Title: Re: cat tree repairs
Post by: Millys Mum on February 03, 2010, 18:56:47 PM

If you twist it tight enough you dont need glue, some heavy duty staples will hold at the top and bottom, make sure they are flush so cant catch a claw  ;)