How can I effectively patch a hole in the floor after removing a vent, particularly with click LVP flooring that is difficult to match around the hole?
Asked by Gregorio Pastor 
3 months ago
Last Updated: October 2, 2024
I’m thinking about taking out a floor vent and I’m not sure how to fix the hole in the floor, especially with the LVP flooring on top. It’s a click type flooring and I can’t figure out how to match the cut around the hole. Any thoughts on how to make this look seamless?
You can’t simply cover a vent with flooring. The vent needs to be disconnected first. It should be possible to cut the boards to fit around the register, similar to how the wood was cut.
I believe that flooring is engineered hardwood, and it will be quite challenging to conceal. Also, it’s not advisable to cover the ductwork like that as it could lead to potential mold problems in the future.
I have an older house where I removed the furnace and utilized the duct to install Pex piping to reach the bathroom at the opposite end of the house. Surprisingly, it was quite simple, but I forgot to replace the vent covers.
Oh, so you’re all set there but the floor will require some work.
Utilize the engineered hardwood you have in your attic to blend in the flooring once you remove the vent and fix the subfloor hole from below.
Yeah, but how come?
Hey , I’m not sure about these folks but I’m curious because I’m going ventless with my HVAC. Blocking vents is my plan
Just ask them to fix the floor as usual. It’s simple
That’s 75% flooring. It should be okay
It’s actually prefinished hardwood flooring. You just have to find the same material and color (Best of luck), if it’s old and from a major retailer, it might be outdated. Then you can cut out the pieces up to the board joints and blend in new wood.
So there are 5-6 boards that you’ll need to take out. Use a detail saw to cut the seams. Make sure to stagger the butt joint seams for a seamless look, ensuring that each seam is one foot away from the next. If you’re not sure what I mean by staggering the seams, look at the rest of the floor to see how the board ends never line up next to each other. Then, replace the damaged material with a similar board. You’ll need to remove the bottom end of one side’s groove and clear the cut tongue from the other. Finally, glue and toe tack the boards in place. It may take some time, but if you’re patient, the repair will be seamless. Just be sure your cross cuts are precise at 90° for a tight fit.
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Can you reach the underside of the vent? If you can, simply screw some wood from below and fill the gap before installing the LVP. You don’t need to do intricate work if it will be covered. Just ensure there is support to bear the weight. If you can’t access it, consider removing the vent from inside the hole, inserting a piece of wood, screwing through both sides, and adding wood on top to fill the gap
Make sure you put the vent cover back in place
I couldn’t agree more 👏👏
It might not be worth the effort
It’s almost like the color of pre-finished (Gunstock) flooring
Oh really? 😂😂
Must be getting a kick out of the Westerners and their comments. The hands and grill have definitely been photoshopped! 😂
I think this picture has been altered. It’s probably done with AI or photo editing software. I don’t believe it. The original poster might be a bot or a spammer.
Why would anyone remove a vent? Are you changing the ductwork? Just put the cover back on and move on.