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Elevation Step (birch-espresso stain)


Step component for the modular Elevation Cat Climber system. Made of 1/2" birch plywood, stained and finished with natural clear water-based varnish.

$27.00

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Elevation Step (birch-espresso stain)

The Elevation "Step" component is the "workhorse" of your creation, and is used to create a climbing path from the floor to the other larger platform and shelf components.

It is made of 1/2" solid birch plywood, with a beautiful natural wood grain professionally finished with espresso stain and 2 coats of water-based clear coat varnish for a truly luxurious look.


HARDWARE REQUIRED:

This component requires one (1) Ikea Pole Clamp (2-sided) to attach it to the pole.  The decorative hardware for attaching the shelf to the clamp is included with this component.

BIRCH PLYWOOD INFO:

This material is a very high quality, domestically sourced material that is very special in that it is harvested from sustainably managed forests that are constantly being re-planted.  The other unique feature unique to our material is that the adhesive used in this plywood is soy-based so is completely non-toxic.  This is a VERY eco-friendly material.

 


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Last Updated: Thursday, 20 June 2013 09:22
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