Wall-Mounted Cat Beds and Cat Hammocks

Over the last 10 years, we’ve tried out many different materials for our wall Hammocks. From there we let the cats decide what they like by observing them play and lounge on the furniture. We also listen to customer feedback, which we value very highly.

We found that the best material is heavy-weight cotton canvas. It has a natural feeling and texture that allows cats to sink their claws into the material. When you suspend the fabric pulled taut, it creates a walkable surface while still offering a comfortable level of support for cat naps.

Kittens are energetic and fearless, so they benefit greatly from having an area designed for climbing and playing! Depending on the age of the cat, it may be a good idea to install the Cat Hammocks lower on the wall. Since kittens are young, and sometimes clumsy, they do tend to be more prone to falling.

A wall-mounted Cat Hammock is a stronger alternative to window Cat Hammocks that utilize a suction cup. With wall construction, windows are built with 2x4s running along the edge of the window, so that makes mounting on either side of a window a great option.

When we started selling Cat Hammocks in 2013, we were the first company we know of offering a wall-mounted Hammock. Over ten years later, with thousands of Cat Hammocks sold, we’ve never heard of a serious incident where a cat was injured. We have heard of cats falling off the furniture without injury, and that’s something to keep in mind when deciding on how high to install your furniture. 

With any cat furniture that is elevated off the ground, there will always be the chance of a cat getting hurt. We feel strongly that the benefits of providing this enrichment go way beyond the risks associated.

Letting a cat sleep all day feels safe in the moment, but it’s also under-stimulating and can lead to health issues over time. Any behaviorist or vet will tell you it’s important to keep cats active and fit. Wall mounted furniture is a very good way to encourage that.  

With that said, please know there are always risks involved with elevating your cat’s area from the floor. If you have a cat with special needs or one that’s elderly, we suggest only mounting high enough to where they would be able to hop down to the ground.

• Heavy-weight canvas – This cotton material is made to be quickly removable and can be either hand washed with cold water or placed in a washing machine with cold water on the gentle cycle. To dry, we suggest hang-drying. A helpful method for this is to reattach the fabric on the wall planks and let it dry in place. Cotton can shrink if dried with heat, which is why we recommend air-drying your fabric.
• Vinyl – Use a damp washcloth and a diluted soapy water or pet-safe cleaner to wipe down hammock sections without removing it from the wall. 

For more cleaning tips, read our blog on the subject!

Yes, you can definitely use a Plush Pad with a Hammock! To attach a Plush Bed to an 18” Hammock, you can adhere the Plush Bed Velcro to the top of each Mounting Plank.

Yes, we do sell individual fabric sections. You can find the additional fabric here. Our fabric sections are available in each of our standard options: Natural, Charcoal, and Clear Vinyl. We also offer a Fabric of the Month that is updated to a new pattern or color regularly. Collect multiple colors for more design options, or hold onto some backups for when you need to clean your canvas!

Unfortunately, we are not able to cut custom fabric lengths. Our fabric arrives pre-cut and hemmed by a local supplier. If you are interested in a fabric length that we do not sell, you can purchase a longer section and cut it down to your desired length. We offer our Natural and Charcoal Grey fabric in a 154” roll which is perfect for a custom project! You can find individual fabric pieces here.

The grommets are ⅜” or 10mm. If you are interested in adding grommets to your fabric to accommodate your stud spacing, we recommend this product from Amazon. This tool will come with grommets that are just like the ones we use in our fabric.

Yes, the vinyl we use for our Invisible Hammocks is totally cat safe! We consulted a trusted vet to ensure the material we selected is not toxic to animals.

This is the same type of vinyl that you see in other pet-safe settings, think of a typical doggy door. For more information about vinyl safety, click here to visit the FAQ on the topic.