Thanks much for your responses to my request for clarification
on scratch post makeovers. Will be helpful when I am ankle-deep in
carpet fluff and finally have to tackle the rebuilding job  :).

Will look for "Liquid Nails" as well, though a non-chemical fastener
(staples) might be safer to use. Thanks also to "Cybercat" for
suggesting a taller post so the cats can get a good stretch while
scratching.I never thought of that, but it makes sense.

This is a good list. Much wheat amongst the chaff.
Blair.