![]() The circular vent covers associated with high-velocity HVAC systems can pop up anywhere, even in the midst of deep cove molding. Styles in wood tend to be basic, such as the straight-slotted, directionally louvered pattern sometimes called “Rickenbacker”, and the classic egg-crate grid. Classical designs include scroll-any design with figural, openwork curves-and Grecian, an openwork radial pattern found in Greek architecture. Most of these grilles feature perforated designs descriptively called basket-weave, honeycomb, or teardrop. The ‘Victoria’ register in cast brass fromĬast-metal grilles are available in an ever-expanding range of period-inspired styles and in steel, aluminum, bronze, even copper. In oak or another hardwood, prices start at about $40. A quality cast-metal version with a perforated design can cost as little as $30. That’s especially true for grilles, the wood or metal faceplates that cover heat registers and cold-air returns. Period-friendly products let you gussy-up the less-than-attractive evidence of your HVAC system, and many choices are quite affordable. There’s no need to put up with flimsy vent covers, or radiators with flaking paint. ![]() ![]() Radiator covers made by cabinetmakers are a specialty of Fichman Furniture Inc.
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