Wall-mounted cat tree: installation, maximum load and good models

A wall-mounted cat tree turns a wall into a play course: steps, platforms, hammock and scratching posts are fixed at the height of your choice, without using a centimetre of floor. Here is how to choose, fix and arrange yours so it is safe and actually used.

Who is it suited to?

• Small homes: the floor stays free, the cat gains height.
• Multi-cat homes: add perches and escape routes.
• Completing a floor tree: a wall course links the tree to a shelf or a window.

For a large cat (a Maine Coon, for example), check the load of each piece: see our large cat guide.

The critical point: fixing

A wall tree bears the weight of a jumping cat: the fixing decides safety.

• Wall type: concrete, solid brick or stud partitions work with suitable anchors. Simple plasterboard partitions need special anchors, or fixing into the studs.
• Anchors and screws: use hardware suited to your wall rather than the supplied hardware if in doubt.
• Level and marking: mark the points with a spirit level before drilling.
• Rentals: drilling requires the landlord's agreement.

Arranging the pieces well

1. Start with a low step, reachable from the floor or a piece of furniture.
2. Space the pieces about 30 to 40 cm apart in height: the cat should jump without effort.
3. Plan a wide perch at the top to lie on and a hammock or hideaway to sleep in.
4. Avoid placing pieces above fragile objects or a radiator.
5. For an older cat, bring the steps closer together.

Our wall-mounted cat trees

• Le Mélèze: 8 pieces in pine and sisal, with built-in bowls.
• Le Châtaignier: 8 pieces, brown-cream sisal.
• L'Aulne: 4 platforms and 2 scratching posts.
• Le Grand Hêtre: 11 pieces for a large course.
• Le Saule: 8 pieces, light grey finish.

The whole range is in the wall-mounted cat trees collection. Check the maximum load and fixing hardware on each product page before ordering.

Wall-mounted or floor tree?

The wall-mounted model saves space and offers layout freedom. The floor tree offers more hideaways and scratching posts without drilling. Many homes combine both. To compare: how to choose a cat tree.

Frequently asked questions

Does a wall-mounted cat tree hold on a partition wall?

Yes if the fixing is done into the studs or with anchors suited to plasterboard. If in doubt, ask a professional.

At what height should I fix it?

The first step must be reachable without effort from the floor or a piece of furniture, then the pieces rise in steps of about 30 to 40 cm.

Will my cat use it?

Generally yes, if it is solid and placed near where it likes to settle. See how to get your cat used to a cat tree.