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DIY Hardware

Everything you need to build your own cat run or enclosure: clips, zippers, wire, edging rope and fence brackets.

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Build it yourself, or have it built?

Work out what you need

Know where your netting is going? Enter your measurements and the hardware calculator lists the clips, wire and fittings for the job.

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Plan a cat run

Starting from scratch? The DIY cat run builder plans the netting and hardware for a full run, step by step.

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Have it installed

We don't do installations, but we work with the installers on our list to make sure they install our netting correctly and do a good job. They'll measure up and quote, and prices depend on the job, so it's worth asking two.

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Stainless steel wire rope

Strong, low-visibility runs

Built for outdoors

UV-treated cable ties & twine

Made for our netting

Clips and eyelets that fit

Ships from Sydney

Australia-wide delivery

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What are you building?

Pick your project and we'll point you to the hardware it needs.

Cat-proof an existing fence
Most common

Cat-proof an existing fence

Angled brackets hold netting along the top of your fence, so cats can't climb over.

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Balcony or veranda
Apartment-friendly

Balcony or veranda

Eyelets, wire rope and clips hold netting across a balcony opening.

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Cat run or full enclosure
Big project

Cat run or full enclosure

Plan the netting and hardware for a full cat run with our cat run builder.

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Doors and entry points
Easy access

Doors and entry points

Zippers let you walk in and out of a netted area without taking anything down.

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DIY hardware FAQs

How many fence brackets do I need?

One bracket per fence post, or a maximum of one every 3 metres.

Which eyelet should I use for my surface?

For brick or concrete, use the Netbolt Eyelet, which needs a 10mm drill bit. For timber, use the Multi-Surface Eyelet; you can swap its self-tapping metal screw for a timber screw. Not sure what your surface is? Send us a photo and we'll recommend one.

Should I use rope or wire?

For most installs, especially permanent ones on a house or solid structure, a stainless steel wire rope system is best. Polyethylene rope suits lighter or temporary setups. Once it's tensioned, cable-tie each end so it holds.

When do I need to start a new wire run?

If a run is 10 metres or longer, or has a turn, start a new run with a turnbuckle to keep the tension.

How do I work out what hardware I need?

Use the Hardware Calculator. Choose the installation area that matches your space, enter your measurements and surface, and it lists the parts; you can adjust them before adding to cart.

Can I install netting if I'm renting?

Wire rope systems use permanent fittings, so they aren't always renter-friendly. If you can't drill, a portable cat enclosure needs no fixing to your property.

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Cat Netting by the Metre

Cat Netting by the Metre

Custom-length netting, cut to size in Sydney.

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Cat Netting Rolls

Cat Netting Rolls

Pre-cut rolls for bigger projects.

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Netting with Reinforced Edging

Netting with Reinforced Edging

Finished edges for a neater install.

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Netting Packs

Netting Packs

Netting and hardware together for common jobs.

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