FixZilla Anti Cat Scratch Furniture Protector, 10-Pack Couch Protector from Cat Claws - Heavy-Duty, Easy-to-Apply Scratching Deterrent and Shield for Sofa Corners, Walls, Doors- with 50 Twist Pins

Applying *any* cover to a couch is problematic, complicated by fabrics that don't accept adhesives on soft, pliable surfaces as well as the added complication of moving surfaces for recliners, etc. With all that in mind, I found that these cat scratch furniture protectors work quite well. Pros: * Adhesive is just about right - neither too sticky, nor not sticky enough. * Size of pieces - also just about right (2x sizes), which can be combined as needed. * Good ease of use, e.g., removing the tape backing, applying to couch surface, etc. * Fastener pins - although not perfect - work well enough (see my comments below) Cons: * Kind of pricey, though I did get a discount when shopping during Christmas time. * The "1, 2, 3" instructions gloss over some challenges, e.g., how to combine / position sheets, how many fasteners to use, and how to use fasteners under different circumstances. Fasteners: Worth a few comments (see close-up pics of the fasteners, and of the fasteners installed). They're these curious twist/push pins with a sharp tip that you push through the protective sheet and couch fabric, then firmly twist to "grab the couch fabric" and help keep the protective sheets attached to your couch. When I first looked at them, I initial reaction was that they were kind of sketch - a strange shape, and not very strong. But as I applied them I began to realize that they work pretty well under challenging circumstances to provide some degree of improved "stay in place" durability for your affixed protective sheets. After installing dozens of fasteners here's a few take-aways I hope will be helpful: * The fastener head is small and it's a bit difficult to force the fastner tip through 1 or 2 sheets and through the couch fabric, so I used a vice-grip to hold a fabric needle and used that to "pre-drill" holes for the fasteners, which then were easy to poke through the hole and begin twisting. * Even under ideal conditions twisting the fastener into the couch fabric and ensuring it is flush to the protective sheet in order to hold it in place is an art. It helps to visualize the spiral needle worming it's way through the fabric then at the end you need one last extra firm twist to "lock" the fastener in place, which on the inside means that you've compressed the spiral needle against the back side of fabric. * It's a bit more tricky when there's wood behind the fabric. If the fabric is glued to the word, you're probably out of luck, but if there's some "flex" to the fabric you can wiggle the fastener and gently pull the fabric toward you (away from the wood) to allow the spiral needle to worm it's way in. * Sometimes despite your best effort the fastener doesn't go in or stay in properly or mount with the head nice and flush against the protective sheet. My take is that this is to be expected since the whole process of inserting the fasteners is a combination of art, skill and luck. If a fastener doesn't work well, pull it out and try again with another (I got pretty good after a few dozen, but tossed some out as I was learning). Cat Scratch Prevention Effectiveness: Best I can tell so far, wherever you place these protectors the cats do not even try to scratch - it's just not satisfying. So when affixed, these protectors work quite well!

Bought this cause our kitty kept using our laundry hamper as a scratching post, despite having several other, actual scratching posts. After applying these to the sides, she completely stopped clawing at it, so I can definitely say it works. The adhesive does its job and keeps her away from scratching at the areas it's protecting, not sure if it's the feeling or smell or what. It was also easy to cut to the right size and I had no trouble adjusting them to fit. Looks-wise, it's fine on the hamper, but I'm not sure if I'd use on larger items since it's super shiny. Lately, I also noticed they recently started peeling off in some spots (after 6-7 months), but I didn't bother to use the tacks, so that's probably why. Luckily it comes in a 10 pack, so it'll be easy to replace. I think it's worth it overall.

My cat has a ton of scratching posts, blocks, towers, etc. You name it, I have it, and yet the little booger still prefers to scratch up my couches. At first I was using clear tape, then discovered this was a total waste of time and money, since my cat eventually figured out how to pull the edges up and scratch underneath. So I decided to try this product. Pros: - Easy to apply. - Can overlap on the edges and that doesn't affect utility. - It does a great job at protecting my furniture because my cat cannot get her claws through the material. - You can cut it into the shapes that suit you. - It comes with enough pieces that you can mix and match shapes and sizes to suit you. Cons: - Adhesion can be questionable. Even though I followed the instructions to vacuum the couch and I stuck in the tacks to keep them in place, there are spots where the protectors are peeling off. - They do not bend well around curved parts or corners. These spots are also coming off. - My cat has annoyingly discovered that there are spots where the protectors don't cover either because it's around a curve or because it wasn't large enough to provide coverage, so she scratches those spots, and I've had to put clear tape over top to fill the spaces in between. - This is just a nitpick, but it's not pretty. It just isn't. You can definitely tell it's there and you will always feel (and hear) the plastic when you lean on it or touch it. Overall, I think it's worth the money. It does the job.

Works like a charm. My cat kept scratching my couch and to save it I found these. Best investment ever! She now just rubs against it instead of using my couch as a sharpening tool for her nails. Easy stick on. The spring pins are ok, my couch is thinner so maybe one with more padding would work better but overall I don’t need them for my couch. Clear an able to see the couch though then it doesn’t detract. Have had them on for months now and has held up the entire time. No need to replace yet!

Got these to prevent my cat from scratching brand new couch. Then I bought some more when I discovered he was scratching some decorative railing in my house. These work fantastic as my cat does not scratch at these areas any more.

Works ok on my recliner. Does not allow for the footrest so that was a disappointment. I was able to apply it to the sides so that was good. Still, I have my recliner covered with a large blanket to help protect it--which kinda defeats the purpose of buying this product.

Bueno creo que ahora si ya puedo hacer un comentario pues han pasado varios días desde que me llegó el producto e inmediatamente los coloqué estrategicamente a mis muebles. Puedo decir que desde que los puse mis gatos no han rascado las esquinasl. Si lo han hecho ha servido para disuadirlos y eso es exactamente lo que yo quería. Los vinilos llegaron doblados y pensé que ya se habian arruinado pero los puse en el piso primero con peso encima para hacerlos planos y como son suaves si funcionó. LLegaron doblados porque los empacaron en un sobre muy pequeño en vez de algo como una caja para protegerlos eso es lo único que no me gustó. Pero hasta el día de hoy puedo decir que están haciendo su trabajo de proteger las esquinas de mis sofás y sillones.

Comprei pra usar nas cadeiras de jantar. Funciona super bem. Meus gatos pararam de arranhar minhas cadeiras. Quando fixamos no móvel fica o acabamento brilhoso do plástico mas não me incomoda. Prefiro assim do que os gatos rasgando o tecido.

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This is the second time I've ordered these couch protectors as they really deter my two cats from scratching the sides and back of the couch and armchairs. Eventually they lose some of their stickiness and need to be replaced. Will definitely keep using these as long as I have cats.

It doesn't stick in every fabric. If you fabric is not flat consider that it may not stick and it will fall a part