Will It Fit? Measuring Guide
Two minutes with a tape measure saves a return. This guide covers wall furniture, beds and litter boxes. If you are still unsure, email a photo of your wall and your measurements to support@castlecatalogue.com and we will tell you what fits.
Cat wall furniture
1. Measure the wall
- Measure the clear width and height you have, away from sockets, switches, radiators and window frames.
- Run a pipe and cable detector over the spot before you drill.
- Every product page lists the size of the piece under Specifications. Check the width along the wall and how far it sticks out.
2. Plan the spacing
- Space steps so your cat steps up rather than leaps: roughly 30cm between one step and the next suits most adult cats.
- Go closer for kittens, older cats and nervous climbers. Go a little wider for a confident jumper.
- Leave about 30cm of clear space above beds, hammocks and houses so your cat can sit up.
- Stick paper cut-outs to the wall with masking tape first. It is the quickest way to see the route before you drill.
3. Check your wall type and fixings
Every piece comes with mounting screws and a fitting diagram. Wall plugs are not included, because the right one depends on your wall.
| Your wall | How to tell | What to use |
|---|---|---|
| Brick or block | Solid sound when tapped, dusty red or grey drill dust | Drill 6mm, standard 6mm wall plugs |
| Plasterboard over a timber stud | Solid sound at the stud, found with a stud finder | Screw straight into the stud. The strongest option on a stud wall |
| Plasterboard with no stud behind | Hollow sound when tapped | Heavy-duty plasterboard anchors rated to 15kg or more per fixing, such as metal self-drill or toggle anchors |
4. Check your cat's weight
- Our wall pieces are designed for adult domestic cats, typically 3 to 6kg.
- For cats over 7kg, or any piece a cat lands on from a jump, fix into a stud or masonry rather than plasterboard alone.
- Use a spirit level, and check every fixing is tight before the first climb.
How much wall do the sets need?
| Set | What is in it | Wall width needed |
|---|---|---|
| The Hideaway | Sisal staircase + gabled house | About 60cm |
| The First Climb | Wall bed + two sisal steps | About 80cm |
| The Bridge Run | Wave bridge + curved lounger + jump shelf | About 1.6m |
Cat beds and litter boxes
- Measure your cat from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail (not the tail itself).
- Litter boxes: a common guideline is a box about one and a half times that length, so your cat can turn round without stepping over the edge.
- Beds: a cat that sleeps stretched out needs a bed at least as long as that measurement. Curl-up sleepers are happy in something smaller and deeper.
- Litter cabinets: also measure the space where it will stand, including room to open the door or lid.
Dog beds
- Measure your dog lying down, from nose to base of tail, and add about 15 to 20cm so they can stretch out.
- Check the bed's sizes on its product page against that figure before choosing a size.
Changed your mind once it arrives? You have 30 days to send it back. See Returns & Refunds.