I love how this turned out, but I know my husband would have a fit because the grain runs opposite of the vent here, but I think with enough planning that could be avoided. Thanks for the tutorial.
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The flooring is too thin, flimsy, and weak to support itself. Also, the vent acted as a jig to put the slits into it. If you tried to just use the flooring, it would break into pieces the first time someone steps on it. I should also note that due to the cheap nature of vinyl core flooring, this method should ONLY be used in areas that don’t receive lots of traffic (like up against walls where people won’t be walking). The thin pieces between the slits can easily be broken off if people are walking or running on them. This is just an alternative to store bought vents that the installer should execute with discretion. I hope this helps.
Thanks! It’s a floating floor system so it needs to be able to expand and contract so we didn’t glue it. That could be helpful for sure in some applications. We haven’t had issues with the air pushing it up either:)
I love it is is strong enough for a chair 🪑 my vent’s are in the strangest place on the floor right underneath my island where the chair’s go it looks like it could be let me know if you need more info thanks 🙏🏿
Good question. Honestly with the concentrated pressure of a chair leg or the possibility of it catching-I would be nervous. This is probably a better application for a low traffic area:)
Do these break when someone accidentally walks on it? Mine have and we just had it installed this past week. Do you think I have cheaply made ones or all they all like that? Thanks
Were they made the same way as in this video? Same material and method? The material is not very strong so I recommend using this method ONLY in places that don’t receive lots of foot traffic. It needs the metal vent as a support due to the weakness of the vinyl. Direct downward pressure will not harm them, but a kick from the side on one of the thin pieces between the slits will likely cause them to snap off. Installers should use discretion when using this method and avoid using them in areas where damage could easily occur.
This would have looked even better if yall had just cut the vent grooves in the vinyl plank that covered the vent holes in that area instead of cutting the glued vents from the planks. This would have eliminated the space around the vent and given yall a true seamless and flush vent opening on the floor.i initially thought that was what yall were gonna do until it showed yall cutting the glued vents from the plank. I was literally yelling ,"nooooooooooo"! Lol!
@It's Worth It we happen to have floor vents in our home, and I fixed the problem of stuff dropping into the vents by installing screening on the bottom of the vents. We simply vacuum them when we vacuum the floor prior to mopping. Yes, our vents technically can be removed to clean, but ours are held in with screws as they are made of brass. The screen just makes this job easier. This could be a solution to the problem.
I love how this turned out, but I know my husband would have a fit because the grain runs opposite of the vent here, but I think with enough planning that could be avoided. Thanks for the tutorial.
Nice! Definitely gonna consider this for my floor that I'm planning to install! 💯
Great idea! Love it guys!
Thank ya:)
Excellent video!
Thank you!
So awesome! I am re-modeling my house this is so helpful!❤️
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You did a beautiful job of this vent!! Excellent workmanship and customization!
thank you! it's all about the little details:)
Brilliant!
Nice work! What is the saw that you used to cut the slots on the vent surface? Thanks!
Thank you! It’s a router with a 1/4” flush cut bit:)
Great job on the vents. Question though. if your going to do it that way. Why would you even need the metal part?
The flooring is too thin, flimsy, and weak to support itself. Also, the vent acted as a jig to put the slits into it. If you tried to just use the flooring, it would break into pieces the first time someone steps on it. I should also note that due to the cheap nature of vinyl core flooring, this method should ONLY be used in areas that don’t receive lots of traffic (like up against walls where people won’t be walking). The thin pieces between the slits can easily be broken off if people are walking or running on them. This is just an alternative to store bought vents that the installer should execute with discretion. I hope this helps.
@@itsworthit5029 Good to know thanks
So clever! I gotta try this with all my silly metal vents.
Do it! Or we’ll do it for you, next time we’re in town;)
You used a bottom bearing flush trim bit and used the original vent as the bearing guide?
Looks awesome have your tires glueing the floor down around the vent so it sits flush, without the air making it look a little higher?
Thanks! It’s a floating floor system so it needs to be able to expand and contract so we didn’t glue it. That could be helpful for sure in some applications. We haven’t had issues with the air pushing it up either:)
Have you hired some to check the actual cfm of the air coming out before and after the conversion?
It has the exact same size openings as it did before….
I love it is is strong enough for a chair 🪑 my vent’s are in the strangest place on the floor right underneath my island where the chair’s go it looks like it could be let me know if you need more info thanks 🙏🏿
Good question. Honestly with the concentrated pressure of a chair leg or the possibility of it catching-I would be nervous. This is probably a better application for a low traffic area:)
How did you remove the insulation layer of the vinyl tile?
With a heat gun and a scraper
Would it be possible to provide the Router bit model number, please
This is the same thing. We used the 1/4” to fit between the slits.
www.amazon.com/Wolfride-Flush-Router-Shank-Bearing/dp/B07XLGDBGQ
Do these break when someone accidentally walks on it? Mine have and we just had it installed this past week. Do you think I have cheaply made ones or all they all like that? Thanks
Were they made the same way as in this video? Same material and method? The material is not very strong so I recommend using this method ONLY in places that don’t receive lots of foot traffic. It needs the metal vent as a support due to the weakness of the vinyl. Direct downward pressure will not harm them, but a kick from the side on one of the thin pieces between the slits will likely cause them to snap off. Installers should use discretion when using this method and avoid using them in areas where damage could easily occur.
So this has to be installed as your laying not after
Have you thought of doing this for clients? How much would you charge for each cent?
Jeff does do stuff like this for his client. It’s not cheap… sometimes he charges by the job or by the hour. It would maybe work out to $100/vent
you know you can custom order those right?
This would have looked even better if yall had just cut the vent grooves in the vinyl plank that covered the vent holes in that area instead of cutting the glued vents from the planks. This would have eliminated the space around the vent and given yall a true seamless and flush vent opening on the floor.i initially thought that was what yall were gonna do until it showed yall cutting the glued vents from the plank. I was literally yelling ,"nooooooooooo"! Lol!
Not a bad idea…however, how do you get inside the vent to clean it out when all the dirt and kids trash collects in them? 🤷🏻♀️
@It's Worth It we happen to have floor vents in our home, and I fixed the problem of stuff dropping into the vents by installing screening on the bottom of the vents. We simply vacuum them when we vacuum the floor prior to mopping. Yes, our vents technically can be removed to clean, but ours are held in with screws as they are made of brass. The screen just makes this job easier. This could be a solution to the problem.