If you are replacing an Ideal flap in an existing pet door or planning to replace an existing Ideal pet door, Please see our "Urgent Notice".

They are clear, not tinted, flexible vinyl.

There is a metal strap crimped to the bottom of the flap. Note that the 'Large' size comes in plastic frame only. Most Ideal panels pet doors for sliding glass door have been constructed with a plastic 'Original' installed in the panel. However, a few have been made with the metal 'Deluxe' type doors.

Most Ideal Sash Window pet doors use the 'Original' replacement flaps. The 'Cat Flap' version accepts the Ideal Cat Flap replacement flaps.

If you have an Ideal panel with plastic frame around the flap and that frame is cracked, you can replace it at the same time you replace the flap. No need to replace the entire panel. These are called 'Replacement Flap Assemblies'.

The magnet bar on recent Ideal pet doors 'floats' up and down.