There are different ways to fit Surface / Flush Mount vents. These types of vents are commonly used in areas such as the baseboards, but can also fit into other areas such as the side walls, molding, tongue & groove, paneling, crown moliding, cabinetry, ceiling, toe kicks, etc.  We can fit them Flush into most any surface such as drywall and with a little planning into Plaster and Tile work or solid surface counter tops. Whether you want Alder, Oak, Cherry, Maple or any number of other wood choices, they can be matched to fit whatever surface you have in mind for your vent. Matching your species will help your stain absorb in a similar way, and the grain to match. If you do not know your wood species, send us a photo and we are happy to assist you.

Sometimes you will have vents located at the Low Wall between the baseboard molding with the duct opening or air flow located in the floor, on the low side wall, or just above the base molding area Side Wall or the Ceiling areas. Sometimes these are Triangular and some are at ¾”, 7/8” or 1” thickness to fit pretty flush with your base molding. We can accommodate most any situation you have. Just let us know where these are located and if there is interaction with the base or crown molding or even doorways, door swings, cabinetry, or so many other situations. 

 Homeowners and Professionals typically want to have flush mounted vents because they are perfectly flush or smooth with the surface and looks better than the Drop in Surface mounted vents such as the Metal ones we typically replace. Flush Mount vents are built into the Baseboard molding, Wainscotting, Molding, drywall, plaster, tile, cabinetry, doors and other areas. which mean you’ll barely notice they are there.  

Wainscot walls which have paneling along the lower wall or wainscoting, can have our wood vents integrated fairly easily. Typically today’s wainscot is 3/8” thickness, but it is also common to 5/8” or ¾” thickness.  Other less common areas where our vents can be flush mounted include stair treads, stair risers, and transom areas. Flush Mount vents are also found into drywall, in molding, paneling or other woodwork.  

However, you must choose the right flush mount size and thickness in order to accommodate the size and thickness of your particular flooring. Otherwise, these would not fit or provide the proper air flow into the room. Fortunately, American Wood Vents has flush mounts available for all types, no matter what size or thickness. Since we are the Manufacturer, and do not have to Punch Out just one size and one air flow we can configure not only for the Same Wood as is your location, or to be Flush with your specific surface thickness, but also we can design the “Throw’ or how the air diffuses into the living space. We can also design the air flow to accommodate most anything you need. Remember, that wood is thicker than metal and is not as efficient as a stamped out thin metal vent, but if you can convert the CFM you need over to Free Air Area, then we can usually design the floor, wall or ceiling vents to accommodate the air flow.

♦  Triangular Baseboard Vents are also an option for some situations.

These are  a great way to increase air flow as much as 70% for your space.  We will need to know the Length x Width x Depth needed for this space. While we do carry the traditional styles, you can also opt for a Laser Design to be inserted for the face of the grille’s air flow. We do not carry “standard” sizing for Triangular baseboards, these are available as custom quoted pieces.