The cat doesn't mind those mats with the nubs. The only other thing i could think of besides the scatmat is to actually sew trellis fabric around the bottom to create a barrier but would still allow chair to recline.
I was wanting to deter them from going under it while it is up. It's for a large 3 yo 9lb cat that likes to hide under. We want to train it to stay away.
I'm thinking maybe a ScatMat underneath? Or I was even thinking of bird netting or trellis fabric to close off the area under the recliner....looking for some good suggestions