Catnets Stainless Steel Reinforced Cat Netting is our strongest cat containment solution, designed for cat owners across the USA who need extra strength and peace of mind in more demanding environments.
Unlike bulk netting rolls, which come in fixed lengths, by-the-foot cat netting is sold in custom lengths, allowing you to order exactly what you need for your space. This makes it ideal for small areas, odd shapes, partial enclosures, and DIY projects where standard rolls may create excess waste or awkward joins.
Whether you are enclosing a balcony, window, patio, deck, stair void, or building a custom catio, by-the-foot netting gives you full control over sizing while maintaining the same strength, safety, and quality as our Cat netting Rolls.
Why Choose Stainless Steel Reinforced Netting?
Stainless steel reinforced netting is designed for installations whereadditional strength is required. The integrated stainless steel strand increases resistance to chewing, climbing, and sustained pressure, making it ideal for cats that test boundaries.
It is particularly well suited to:
High-rise balconies or elevated spaces
Exposed or windy locations
Large or highly active cats
Cats that chew, climb, or push against netting
What Is Cat Netting By the Foot?
By-the-foot netting is custom-cut netting sold per linear foot, rather than in pre-set roll sizes. You choose the exact length you need, and the netting can be trimmed further during installation for a precise fit.
Cat netting offers a safer alternative to unrestricted outdoor access. It allows cats to explore and relax outdoors while staying contained within a controlled environment. This supports both physical and mental wellbeing and gives owners peace of mind, particularly in urban and suburban areas where outdoor hazards are common.
Cat netting is ideal for:
Indoor cats who need safe outdoor enrichment
Apartment living and high-rise balconies
Preventing falls and accidental escapes
Protecting birds and wildlife
Creating secure cat runs and enclosures
By installing cat netting, you give your cat the freedom to enjoy the outdoors safely, while giving yourself peace of mind.
This netting is manufactured from knotted high density polyethylene and is pre stretched to ensure it will not sag or loosen over time when installed correctly. It is UV treated and weather resistant, making it suitable for year round outdoor use in US conditions including rain, wind, and sun.
The material is strong enough for cats of all sizes and breeds, including larger and more energetic cats, while remaining flexible and easy to work with during installation.
All of our Cat Netting has been UV Tested and maintains 93% strength even after 10 years!
UV Tested (QUV ACCELERATED WEATHERING TESTER) Results: 3 years Equivalent to outdoor Exposure: 98% Strength maintained (2% loss) 5 years Equivalent to outdoor Exposure: 96% Strength maintained (3.3% loss) 10 years Equivalent to outdoor Exposure: 93% Strength maintained (6.6% loss)
Catnets cat netting is easy to cut to size and will not fray or unravel when trimmed. It can be attached to most existing structures and works well for DIY installations or professional builds.
Our step by step DIY videos & guides make it easy to transform your outdoor space into a safe and enriching environment that both you and your cat can enjoy together.
Measure the width and length of the area you want to enclose using a tape measure. We recommend adding a little extra length to allow for tensioning, fixings, and trimming during installation.
2) Select your width & length
On the By-the-foot product page, select your desired width.
Then in the length field, enter the number of lineal feet that you require (whole feet only). The diagram should assist in showing your final dimensions.
Once your Cat Netting arrives, install it using the appropriate fixings for your space. Secure the netting firmly along all edges to remove slack and prevent gaps, ensuring a strong, tensioned finish. When installed correctly, your cat can safely enjoy their enclosed area with confidence and peace of mind.
Premium Low Visibility Cat Netting
Catnets low visibility cat netting is designed to create safe outdoor spaces for cats while maintaining the look of your home. It offers strength, durability, and peace of mind without restricting airflow or visibility.
Cat Netting is available in Standard or Stainless Steel Reinforced.
Mesh size: ¾” x ¾” square mesh size Material: Knotted high density polyethylene Finish: Low visibility black or stone Strength: Pre stretched to prevent sagging over time Weather resistance: UV treated for long term outdoor use Cutting: Will not fray or unravel when cut Installation: Easy to install on most existing structures Stainless Steel Reinforced Black Netting Option: 9 strands of high-quality netting plus an extra 1 strand of stainless steel
All of our Cat Netting has been UV Tested and maintains 93% strength even after 10 years!
This product is just what we needed to turn half of our barn into a catio area. We are installing stairs to the second floor and plan on doing the same six upstairs just for them!
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Sam Williams
Excellent and easy
This product is just what we needed to turn half of our barn into a catio area. We are installing stairs to the second floor and plan on doing the same six upstairs just for them!
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Violet L
Great product!
The netting was easy to install and looks amazing. My cats are over the moon!
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jj the jet plane
Sturdy and easy to setup
Loved the by-the-foot purchase option. Was easy to setup outdoors with a standard staple gun. Was able to get strong tension on the net without worry of damaging the netting.
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Melody Arsenous
Milo loves his catio!
Milo loves to lounge all day, he loves his new catio!
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Sam Williams
Best netting ever!!
This product is just what we needed to turn half of our barn into a catio area. We are installing stairs to the second floor and plan on doing the same six upstairs just for them!
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Violet L
Great product!
The netting was easy to install and looks amazing. My cats are over the moon!
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Melody Arsenous
Milo loves his catio!
Milo loves to lounge all day, he loves his new catio!
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Brian S
Great premium netting
I got the premium cat netting for my large DIY catio = where the longest dimension was 22’ by 13’. Because the net is robust and well made, I was able to run the entire large area without interim supports or bracing and to keep the grid of the net in perfect alignment. Result: An extra safe area for my cats, nearly invisible to us from inside or out, and a minimum of infrastructure to get in the way of our scenic view through the catio. Win win for all.
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Robbie Hamilton
PERFECT!!!
This is exactly what I have been looking for!!! Everything else I saw was precut and much larger than I needed. Being able to order this by the foot was sooo helpful. Thank you!!!!
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Danielle Hassan
Best DIY cat net out there
I’ve had a CATIO that I built myself for many years. I’ve gone through many products trying to find a substantial enough net to keep out squirrels. When a squirrel gets in, they can eat through that net in a half a second. I am so impressed with this steel reinforce netting!!! I’ve had a couple of squirrels get inside through the top opening, and they were unable to bite through the net to get out!!!! and believe me they tried… I’m very very very, very, very happy with the the steel reinforce netting and I’m so glad I went with that choice. I used a combination of zip ties you nails, and rope to construct the catio -and it looks beautiful in addition to being super effective. I also want to add I constructed this entire catio by myself. 5 feet tall and no handyman skills.😻 when there’s a will, there’s a way! Definitely don’t hesitate. I would highly highly highly recommend this product.
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Katherine Elise McConnell
The made it right
I ordered the cut to size premium netting. It came and when I opened the package I realized it was incorrectly cut. I contacted customer service and they had a new order shipped out right away! The second order wasn’t perfect but I was able to complete the job and I am very happy with the product.
I would purchase from catnetting again in the future. But be mindful that the pieces aren’t always cut perfectly. Which like I said, I was able to get my job completed and I’m happy with it. It was just a little extra work I didn’t know to anticipate.
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Gia
Excellent product
I used the steel reinforced cat netting to wrap my gazebo. Two years on, it’s in perfect shape. My gazebo is made of hardened aluminum, so it took creativity, troubleshooting, and a lot of zip ties. I recommend this cat netting.
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Melissa Atwater
Great product
Very happy with the service and netting that I purchased. We shall see how well it stands up to the winter here in Michigan.
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Hamish O’Donnell
Cat netting
What a great product, fast shipping, so glad we went with the reinforced netting as the cat is a climber and a chewer…. Was very easy to use apart from the staples ( to small for my big mitts to hold and nail in) which were used to fix to the timber. The cat door was super easy install into the screen, as well as the zip door for us. We now have to add some climbing and relaxing areas for him
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Barbara Smith
Great option for creating your own catio!
I was looking for a cost effective way to enclosed the area between the house and fence without needing alot of framing. This cable and netting approach and the zipper door are perfect and the cats are thrilled. Thus allowed me to give them a 10 by 18 ft space without the cost going through the roof.
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Jacob
Excellent quality
I am very happy with my purchase! We enclosed our balcony following the style showed in the instructional videos and are very happy with the result. And so are our cats! The netting is strong, and maintains a good amount tension without stretching. After tidying up the edges it looks great.
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Shandi Shiach
As expected
This netting holds up, and I appreciate the minimal impact on curb appeal. I rigged it from stainless steel cable on eye screws to enclose a large balcony opening. Kitty tried chewing and climbing, but lost interest in both with no ill effects. I would have gone for slightly bigger square mesh than 3/4", if it had been available.
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Krista Janssen
This netting saved our cattery from closing.
I could not be happier with the quality of this netting and the instructional videos on the website. We are not the renovation type but completing our new indoor loft enclosure was a breeze! The customer service was top notch too. We will be recommending this to everyone for their cat enclosure needs.
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Jackelyn Frost
Life-Changing Catnetting!
My three cats and my family are completely thrilled with our catio that I created using the stainless steel-reinforced catnetting! I love the whole system of attaching the netting to the wire frame. It's great quality and I am 100% confident that the cats cannot escape. I can see how much I've enriched their lives and we are all delighted.
We transformed a portion of our porch that we never used into a catio everyone wants to hang out in--cats and humans alike. I find my cats out there day and night. I find my teenage son out there too and I love having my morning coffee with the cats outside!
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Elyse Rode
Excellent!
It works great for our catio. You can still see nicely into the catio, it doesn’t make it dark. It was easy to fit and we stapled it onto the wooden frame nicely.
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Sam Williams
Excellent and easy
This product is just what we needed to turn half of our barn into a catio area. We are installing stairs to the second floor and plan on doing the same six upstairs just for them!
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jj the jet plane
Sturdy and easy to setup
Loved the by-the-foot purchase option. Was easy to setup outdoors with a standard staple gun. Was able to get strong tension on the net without worry of damaging the netting.
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S.R.
Perfect
Its perfect for starting to build my catio! Get the rope, follow the instructional videos, and you're good to go! Great prices for just starting out
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Christian Gearhart
Cats can't chew through it!
The Premium Cat Netting W/ Stainless Steel arrived quickly and was easy to work with. There's no chance of my cats chewing through it!
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Myles Newton
Giving 4 starts cause the product is amazing. The shipping and handling however, atrocious. Lol while it did come in time, it was just wadded up into a freaking ball and stuffed into a box with absolutely no care