SHENGOCASE 78.7"x15.8" Trimmable Self-Adhesive Carpet Mat Pad Replacement for Cat Tree Shelf Shelves, Cat Wall Furniture Steps, Cat Carpet Scratching Post Scratcher Couch Protector

The SHENGOCASE carpet mat is a long roll of peel-and-stick carpet that you cut to whatever shape you need. It costs about $18 and averages 4.1 stars from about 900 ratings.

What you get

One piece of carpet, 78.7 inches long, 15.75 inches wide and 0.16 inches thick, with adhesive on the back. That's over 6.5 feet, enough for several wall patches or a full set of cat shelves.

SHENGOCASE says it sticks to wood, plastic, glass, concrete and leather, and peels off without residue. It's sold mainly as replacement carpet for cat trees and cat wall shelves, but it works as a scratching surface too. For scratching use, the company suggests adding staples so it holds better, which tells you the adhesive alone may not survive a vigorous scratcher.

Where it works

• A wall section the cat keeps clawing, often beside a door
• Cat wall shelves and steps that need grip
• Re-covering a worn cat tree platform
• The back or side of furniture that faces a wall

Who it's for

Owners with an odd-shaped spot that no ready-made mat fits, and cats that prefer a carpet feel to sisal or cardboard.

Who should skip it

Be careful on painted drywall and wallpaper; test a small piece first. Some people also worry that carpet trains cats to like carpet, so they then go for rugs. If your cat already scratches rugs, a sisal mat is the safer choice. And if you'll need staples, it's not a renter-friendly option on walls.

Alternatives

The Furrther sisal mat comes with adhesive pads and twist pins and has a tougher surface. The FUKUMARU sisal mat is cheaper. Compare them in our cat scratching mat guide, or see how to stop cats scratching furniture for the full approach.