The Cat Staircase is made of solid pine board and all natural sisal rug (allows for sure claw footing when the cats run up and down, and for scratching pleasure). The Staircase has worked well for older cats in allowing them to continue to get up high. We use sisal rugs that are 100% woven sisal and backed with natural latex rubber. (It is made by sisalrugs.com and is specifically cat safe. A sample is shown in the fourth photo.) The rise is 7-1/4" and the run is 5-1/4", and the width of each step is 7".


The Staircase is easily installed on any wall. (Alligator anchors and screws are included for mounting to any surface from drywall to masonry. Toggler Alligator anchors are very easy to use, require only a 1/4" hole and have a pull-out value of 69 lbs in drywall and 675 lbs in concrete.) Hidden brackets and fasteners make for a deceptively strong structure. The Staircase will come in segments of no more than 4 steps (assembly of the segments together requires only turning screws into predrilled holes).


To order the Staircase, determine the height for the top of the highest step (level with the top of a bookcase is a good choice). The Staircase height sizes (as listed in the drop down menu) are measured from the bottom of the bottom step to the top of the top step. Add the staircase height to the distance from the floor to the underside of the bottom step to get the total height to the top. IMPORTANT: Staircase will be made to climb from bottom right to top left unless the opposite is requested. Make sure that the distance from the floor to the underside of the bottom step clears the baseboards. The corresponding lengths to the respective height sizes is shown below:

4 steps, height: 22-1/2"; length: 21"
5 steps, height: 29-3/4": length 26-1/4"
6 steps, height: 37"; length: 31-1/2"
7 steps, height: 44-1/4"; length: 36-3/4"
8 steps, height: 51-1/2"; length: 42"
9 steps, height: 58-3/4"; length: 47-1/4"
10 steps, height: 66"; length: 52-1/2"
11 steps, height: 73-1/4"; length: 58-3/4"
12 steps, height: 80-1/2"; length: 64"
13 steps, height: 87-3/4"; length: 69-1/4"
14 steps, height: 95"; length: 74-1/2"
15 steps, height: 102-1/4"; length: 79-3/4"
16 steps, height: 109-1/2"; length: 85"
17 steps, height: 116-3/4"; length: 90-1/4"

TIP: To check the placement, mark off the dimensions of the staircase, as a rectangle, with blue tape on the wall. See that the staircase will not interfere with any outlets.


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Please contact us with any questions or ideas. Installation is available in New York City. Note: The sisal rug Staircase has been tested for durability over many years. Many cats will scratch and chew at the rug fibers and the rug may take on a distressed look.