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How to make a scratching post with a padded seat for cats

Make a Scratching Post With a Padded Seat for Cats

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I began with this old stool I found in our garage. It was in good shape, just needed cleaned up a bit as it was stained and had some scratches in the wood.

I began with this old stool I found in our garage. It was in good shape, just needed cleaned up a bit as it was stained and had some scratches in the wood.

I disassembled the seat from the base and carefully removed the staples to take off the old stained fabric.

I disassembled the seat from the base and carefully removed the staples to take off the old stained fabric.

I laid out the old fabric to get a rough pattern for the new cover.

I laid out the old fabric to get a rough pattern for the new cover.

The hardest part was winding the sisal rope around the legs since somebody thought it was a game.

The hardest part was winding the sisal rope around the legs since somebody thought it was a game.

Sure enough, the others had to join in which really slowed down the process.

Sure enough, the others had to join in which really slowed down the process.

After I finished each leg, I secured the rope with a staple.

After I finished each leg, I secured the rope with a staple.

Under close supervision, I stapled the new fabric onto the cushioned top.

Under close supervision, I stapled the new fabric onto the cushioned top.

Make sure it's tested for comfort prior to reattaching.

Make sure it's tested for comfort prior to reattaching.

I decided after I was nearly done I wanted it painted. I definitely recommend the painting step before winding the sisal.

I decided after I was nearly done I wanted it painted. I definitely recommend the painting step before winding the sisal.

I cut a square piece of fabric and slit the corners to tie them around the legs to create a hammock. I then took wand toys and tied them on the dowels for playtime. It's a hit! 3 happy kittens!

I cut a square piece of fabric and slit the corners to tie them around the legs to create a hammock. I then took wand toys and tied them on the dowels for playtime.  It's a hit! 3 happy kittens!

  • Stool
  • Twisted Sisal Rope
  • Paint or Stain (optional)
  • 1.0yd Fabric
  • Scissors
  • Wand cat toys (optional)
  • Staple Gun and Staples