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How to Refurbish Posts on a Cat Tree

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  1. How to Refurbish Posts on a Cat Tree, How to Refurbish Posts on a Cat Tree: Schritt 1, Bild 1 von 3 How to Refurbish Posts on a Cat Tree, How to Refurbish Posts on a Cat Tree: Schritt 1, Bild 2 von 3 How to Refurbish Posts on a Cat Tree, How to Refurbish Posts on a Cat Tree: Schritt 1, Bild 3 von 3
    • Use an allen wrench to unscrew the post from the tree base.

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    • Using needle-nose pliers, pull and remove the staples that attach the rope to the post.

    • After the staples are removed, unwind and discard the old rope from the post.

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    • Using a utility knife, carefully cut the old fabric and pull it off each end of the post.

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    • After the fabric and rope are removed, use a soft tape measure to measure the length and circumference of the post.

    • Write the measurements down for the next step.

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    • Using the soft tape measure, mark the desired length on the fabric.

    • Cut the fabric to the length of the post.

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    • Using the soft tape measure, mark the circumference of the post.

    • Cut the fabric to the desired length.

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    • Place a strip of hot glue along the bottom of the fabric and fold over to hem it.

    • Line the edges of the fabric with strips of hot glue.

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    • Place the post on the edge of the hot glued fabric.

    • Press down to attach the fabric to the post.

    • Tightly wrap the fabric all around the post, making press the glue into it.

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    • Add a drop of hot glue to the secure piece of fabric.

    • Secure the top layer to the other piece of fabric by pressing down firmly until it dries.

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    • Line the area between the two edges of the fabric with hot glue.

    • Press down firmly to attach the two together, creating a seam.

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    • Place a drop of hot glue on the post where you would like the rope to begin.

    • Attach the new sisal rope by pressing it into the hot glue.

    • Wrap the sisal rope tightly around the post. Adding extra hot glue every few layers.

    • It is important to wrap the rope as tightly as possible around the post. This will keep it from coming off as your cat scratches it.

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    • Once the desired amount of rope is around the post, cut the excess off.

    • Place a final dab of hot glue onto the post to hold the end of the rope in place.

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    • Now your post is as good as new!

    • Repeat this process for as many posts as necessary.

Abschluss

Use an allen wrench to reattach the refurbished post to the cat tree.

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