Putting cat flap into PVC door?

[purpleroad]

Is it easy and are there any dangers? Is guess drill in then make as accurate as u can cut with a jigsaw?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

In the blank panel you mean? Easy - but don't make the hole too small as its difficult to enlarge by a few mm if you have to.

 

[purpleroad]

In the blank panel you mean? Easy - but don't make the hole too small as its difficult to enlarge by a few mm if you have to.

So try to cut it it slightly less than what's needed. Do you just drill a home through pvc then put jig saw blade in while following pencil mark for cut?

How much would a handyman charge to do it? They charge £180 from professional company.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Just cut it the right size, drill a hole and use a jigsaw. Just be wary that the blade can sometimes bend a bit meaning the opposite side to the one you're on can be a bit off if you're not careful. I'm sure someone with even limited diy skills could tackle it. £180 is nuts.

 

[purpleroad]

Just cut it the right size, drill a hole and use a jigsaw. Just be wary that the blade can sometimes bend a bit meaning the opposite side to the one you're on can be a bit off if you're not careful. I'm sure someone with even limited diy skills could tackle it. £180 is nuts.

If u are a few Mil too big have u ruined the door? Is there some tolerance within the cat flap?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Well when I fitted mine there was plenty of tolerance.

 

[Gazman16]

They normally come with a template and are pretty straight forward.
My only tip would be to be sure you dont start too low on the door panel! Hold the catflap in place and make sure your starting high enough to not foul on the door sash.

I normally charge around £50 if its a local job, You could ask a few local double glazing company's if your worried.

 

[Devonish]

I stuck the template to the door, drilled a hole then cut with a pad saw. It cuts very easily.

 

[purpleroad]

I stuck the template to the door, drilled a hole then cut with a pad saw. It cuts very easily.

The pvc won't crack and split?

Will a jigsaw do it?

 

[Devonish]

The pvc won't crack and split?

Will a jigsaw do it?

I'm sure it would, but I felt I had greater control with a hand tool. There was no splitting or cracking.