How to Build a Cat Litter Box Cover

Hide your cat's litter pan with a box cover.
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Cat litter boxes are probably the worst thing about owning a cat. The boxes are ugly and are even a little gross to non-cat-loving guests. In addition, since cats dig in their boxes, the litter can spread over the area surrounding the box. Then, stinky litter gets tracked through the whole house. Building a litter pan cover can help to eliminate these problems.

Wooden Cover

Step 1

Measure your current litter box.

Step 2

Cut wood (plywood, particle board or MDF) so the floor of the container will be 2 inches wider and at least 6 inches longer than your litter pan. Cut the sides so the container will be at least 2 inches taller than your cat. You need six boards: a top, a bottom, a front, a back and two sides.

Step 3

Decide on a front, cut a hole in the board large enough for your cat to comfortably walk through.

Step 4

Nail the floor, front, back and side boards together so they form a box without a top. Connect the top to the box with hinges.

Plastic Cover

Step 1

Locate a 25-gallon plastic bin with a snap-on lid. These can be found at thrift, hardware or department stores.

Step 2

Cut a hole in the side of the bin just big enough for your cat to fit through

Step 3

Either place the litter pan inside, or dump litter directly into the bin.

Cardboard Cover

Step 1

Save a cardboard box with a lid, like the type used for storing files.

Step 2

Cut a hole in the side large enough for a cat to enter.

Step 3

Place litter pan inside. Discard and replace as needed.

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