I loved the idea of it as well, but I tried this and gave up. If you're using a chair with rollers, it's going to stretch and wrinkle up the hide. Perhaps you could make it work with a straight chair with legs. We have a cowhide under our dinette table and it has held up fine for three years with chair legs on it.

Jan -- Since you have "no clue" as to what possesses me to do things, please keep your harsh words to yourself. I'm surprised you didn't use bold letters. Since I do not have a relationship with a "pro", I researched the Internet and GardenWeb to obtain natural remedies to deter the cats from clawing on furniture and carpet. I didn't expect anyone here to judge me or be rude. Examples "A" and "B" were condescending and awful. I was looking for someone to share ideas and help me with my issue not try to make me feel worse. Beth -- All creatures are unique and since your cats don't touch your furniture, you are fortunate. I use scratching posts and catnip but my cats scratch everywhere. I am not stuck with the rug because the carpet dealer will help by repairing or replacing my rug.

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Thank you Patricia. My entire house has wood floors (including hall) except for my bedroom because I prefer the soft feel and muffled sound in this room. I just replaced the carpet 2 years ago and truly considered wood but just couldn't make that transition.