Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make Perfect Vents match my floor?
We make every Perfect Vent out of the actual flooring. This ensures an exact match of color, thickness and texture. Perfect Vents are truly as beautiful as your floor.
How do you get the flooring to match my floor?
We stock every color of some of the most popular brands. If you have a brand that we do not stock the process is still simple. We will provide a pre-paid shipping label that can be used to ship us flooring.
We need vents out of a brand you don't stock, how much material do we need to ship?
If you are providing the material for the vents, We need about 16" of the flooring for each vent required. We also ask for 1 extra piece just in case there were any issues in production. For Example, if you need (5) 4"x10" vents, we will need 6 pieces of flooring that are 16" long. If you are ordering a larger or custom vent, more material may be required.
Why don't you carry my brand of flooring?
While it would be nearly impossible to have every brand offered, we are continuing to add new manufacturers to our stocking program. If you are a manufacturer and would like us to bring on your line of flooring please contact us.
How do I measure for the vent size?
If your new floor has not been installed yet, then you should measure the actual air duct that is cut into the subfloor. If your new flooring has already been installed, then in addition to the air duct hole size in the subfloor we also need to know what size opening the actual flooring has been cut to. This will ensure we provide a large enough profile to get a proper fit.
Do Perfect Vents have a damper or airflow control?
Yes! Part of our Patented system is our air flow control. The vents are milled with a specific offset that allows for easy air flow control by simply spinning the vent 180 degrees.
Should Perfect Vents be installed during or after the installation of the flooring?
Either. Installation was at the fore front of the design for Perfect Vents. With the use of the Perfect Vent Template, your flush mount vents can be installed during or after the original flooring install. Careful attention does need to be taken when measuring for the vents if the floor has already been installed. In addition to measuring the air duct size, a measurement also needs to be taken of the hole size cut into the flooring itself. If the installer was not aware flush mount vents were going to be installed the hole may be cut slightly larger than our standard profile. Not to worry though. We offer a Retro-Fit profile just for situations like this.
Do I need to use the Perfect Vent Template to install my vents?
Yes! The Perfect Vent Template allows you to install the vent with almost no risk of over cutting or mis cutting the hole size. The Template is made out of 1/4" Steel to ensure the hole is the precise size of your Perfect Vent. The Solid steel also allows the installer to cut with a multi-tool saw without fear of over cutting into the corners.
Do I need a template for each vent?
No. The Perfect Vent Template is made of 1/4" Steel and can be used over and over again.
Do I need a template for each size vent?
Not necessarily. This will depend on the size vents you are installing. In an effort to make our system as simple as possible, each of our templates can be used on multiple sizes of vents. For example, our Standard Template is used for 2x10 through 4x12 vents sizes. We make the outside profile of each of those sizes the exact same and simply change the size of the air holes.
What tool should I use to install the vent?
Along with the Perfect Vent Template, a multi-tool or oscillating saw should be used. This tool allows for the best installation with the least amount of clean up.
How do I clean my air ducts once Perfect Vents are installed?
Our patented system allows for easy air duct cleaning! Simply remove the magnetic Perfect Vent cover, slide the support metal out of the way under the floating floor, clean the duct, slide the metal back and set the Perfect Vent cover back in place.
How strong are Perfect Vents?
Each Perfect Vents includes a powder coated, laser cut, steel support plate. This adds exceptional strength and durability to each vent. Any of our regular size vents can be put into main traffic areas of the home. However, excess weight from roller chairs, wheel chairs, or other heavy objects can cause bending or damage.
Once my order is placed, how long does it take to get my Perfect Vents?
Once we have the material at our location, Production typically take 3-5 days. We strive to have every color of our stocking brands on hand to speed the process along as much as possible. If we were out of stock of a particular color then it typically takes 7-10 business days to receive new material, barring a production date from the manufacturer. If you are shipping material to us, once we receive it, the vents will be produced in 3-5 business days and shipped back out.
I ordered a 4"x10" vent and a 4"x 12" vent, why do they look like they are the same size?
The outside profile of both vents are the same but the number of air holes is different. This makes it so our Standard Template can be used to cut both openings.
I ordered a 2" x 12" vent, why does the metal support plate have 4" wide holes?
The Perfect Vent Support Metal is universal in size. The same metal support is used for multiple sizes. We change the size of the holes in the vent cover only depending on the vent that is being ordered.
Where are Perfect Vents manufactured?
Perfect Vents are proudly produced in Michigan. The Perfect Vent support metals, Templates, and all coatings are also sourced from other local Michigan companies.
Do you offer custom sizes?
Yes we do. We can produce almost any size cover but are limited in the support metals. Due to the thickness that we need to make the support metal to stay within manufacturer specs, the widest opening our vents can span is 7.5". With our expandable support metals though, the vent can be as long as required. Please contact us for questions regarding our custom vents sizes.
Where can I buy Perfect Vents?
Perfect Vents are only available through one of our retail flooring partners. We do not sell direct to the public. If your local flooring store is not a dealer, they can get set up with out a problem or you can use our dealer locator to contact another dealer. If you are still have trouble contacting a dealer, let us know we can supply a list of dealers who will ship anywhere in the country.
What types of flooring can you make vents out of?
Perfect Vents are designed to work with any floating floor system. While we specialize in luxury vinyl, we can also make vents out of Laminate, Cork, or Floating engineered wood.
Can you make vents out of a glue down or nail down floor?
We can produce vents for other types of flooring but there are some limitations. Please contact us for more details.
How do you ship the vents?
Most of our Vents are shipped via FedEx and will arrive in one of our bright green boxes.