Can I use a custom faceplate?

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Yuval Degani

• September 14, 2020 03:24

I have a preference For a different type of vent cover than Flair’s and was thinking about recessing a faceplate-less smart vent and then cover it with a custom faceplate. Do you see any reason for concern with this type of installation?

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  Flair Customer Support

  • September 15, 2020 01:29

  Hi Yuval,

  We haven't been asked this before and it's a cool idea. We haven't tried it so I can't really say if it will work or not. If you do try it, please let us know how it works out.

  All the best,

  Finn

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  Brian Wuttke

  • September 28, 2020 22:59
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  I custom fit my Flair vents into wood floor vent covers (matching the hardwood).  The hard wood covers had a plastic louver that I removed and I just recessed the Flair vents inside (without the Flair cover plate).  Works great but did require custom cutting the Flair vent to fit (cut off some of the outer flange)

  

  

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  Stephen K

  • June 30, 2021 20:34

  Brian,

  I intend to perform this exact same workaround in my house.  What did you find was the best way to cut the flanges?

  Thanks!

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  Brian Wuttke

  • July 02, 2021 19:06

  Stephen K I believe the easiest way was with my metal cop saw.  I also have used a grinder.  I am going to be doing a whole bunch more altering of vents in the next couple weeks.  I'll be doing a big post on how I installed them in new wood floor vents and in tile vents (these were really tough).

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  Chris Moschini

  • March 17, 2022 00:30

  I want this as well. Most of our rooms need the air directed one way, as they're at edge of a ceiling - not out in every direction like the default face plate.

  https://support.flair.co/hc/en-us/articles/360000522172-Will-Flair-be-offering-different-faceplates-for-the-Smart-Vents-

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  Kevin Hughes

  • June 18, 2022 17:40

  I am looking to do something similar. How did you keep the batter pack pressed in? Did you require any modification to that part?

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  Brian Wuttke

  • June 18, 2022 18:25

  The battery pack fit in all my installs. No modifications required on battery packs. Only modification needed was cutting down on the flanges.

  Wish I has more time, I would do a full post on my installs in the hard wood floors and tile floor. The tile floor installs are amazing

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