If you are planning to replace your old floor heating vents, there are various inexpensive and quick ways to do the same. You can give every room in your house a modern and uploaded look using the registers that are available in various sizes and designs. The registers you use for various rooms can vary from room to room, based on various factors.
Before you go ahead and choose a register for the floor heating vents, you need to start by measuring the existing registers to make sure the new ones are of the right size.
How to know the perfect register size?
Most often, homeowners do take a measurement when buying registers for the floor heating vents but get amused when they do not fit right. One of the most common mistakes made by many is measuring the total width and length of the register’s face (or the grille as it is called). The register you choose needs to be measured perfectly, as per the size of the louver. This way you can be sure it fits over the duct properly.
Follow the below-mentioned steps to measure it perfectly.
- Remove the present register from the floor
- Start by measuring the length first and then the width. You need to take measurements of the duct opening from which the old register is taken out.
- This length and breadth are the right sizes of the new register you need to purchase.
Flush Mount Register for Floor Heating Vents
If you are wondering what the flush mount register vents are, let us explain in detail. These are a kind of vents that are perfect for floors that have hardwood flooring. These not only fit seamlessly, and do not even cause a raised lip. These registers are made using wood, which is later stained to match your floor colour. The flush mount registers are not only easy to maintain but also keep your hardwood flooring clean and smooth.
How to install a register for floor heating vents?
Floor registers can be installed over the heating vents in no time. These have to be placed on the opening provided on the floor and can be secured using screws. Most of the registers just fit automatically over the vent and do not need any screws or clips.
The size of the register
Like we mentioned before, you need to choose a register that fits perfectly into the floor duct. You cannot work wonders with an undersized or an oversized register and they cause more harm than good. Undersized registers can leave spaces around which are dangerous if you have kids or pets at home. Remove the existing register, and measure it before getting the new ones.
The Buying Guide
Shopping for a register for your floor heating vent can seem like a daunting task if you are not sure what to look for. While the process is simple, you can ask yourself two simple questions before getting started with the selection. Let’s see what they are.
The finish
The finish of the register you are planning to buy needs to match with the floor and the other décor in the room. Manufacturers often have various sizes, designs and colours that easily match the hardware in your house.
Homeowners can choose from a wide variety of decorative registers too, most of which are made using wood, plastic, and metal. Some of the common options available are black, oak, white, polished and antique brass and more.
So, the next time you are out shopping for registers for your floor heating vents, make sure to step out with the right measurements.
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