Questions and Answers for Decor Grates 14 in. x 6 in. Scroll White Painted Wall and Ceiling Register

A:  The top is 2mm thick and rated for light foot traffic. However, this register is intended for Wall or Ceiling installation. Search for ST614. It is recommended that you get a heavy-duty floor register if you plan to install in a high foot traffic area.

A:  There is a lacquer applied after painting, so you would need to sand the surface, if you wanted to repaint the item. If you remove the plastic damper box, it effectively becomes a grille, but why would you do that, when you can buy the grille for less.

A:  Yes, there are two plastic tabs, which you move to open and close the damper box.

A:  The product measurements refer to the vent opening. The damper box, which fits inside the vent opening ia approx. 11.75 inches by 5.75 inches. The faceplate is 13.5 inches by 7.5 inches to make sure it covers the vent opening.

A:  I wouldn't recommend painting this item because it has a lacquer over the paint to protect it.

A:  It’s difficult to provide a definitive answer. I use them in the floor so occasionally the tab gets bumped all the way open or closed. However, I don’t think that the control would slip if mounted on a wall.

A:  They don't seal 100%, but I don't know of any that do. However, they do stay at whatever point that you put them. I think they are pretty good.

A:  This stays open, don't worry about that. I have found one big problem. The front plate is metal but all the rest of this register which is the mechanism is plastic. I had one in my living room which is directly above the furnace and received the maximum heat. The plastic melted and got so soft, I had to replace it. None of the ones in the rest of the house did that.

A:  These grates work just fine. I have these installed all thru the house and have not had any problems.

A:  There is a lever reachable past the grate that opens and closes, so you can close the grate. But this grate does not allow "directional" airflow adjustment.

A:  The lever are on the end of item. Finger fits in larger section which allows you to slip it side to side.