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Question about cutting around a tricky vent cover
A client in a 1920s house told me my cuts for a floor vent looked 'hacked in' and were too big. They were right. I used to just measure the cover and add a quarter inch for wiggle room. Now I trace the exact shape with a paper template and cut it tight. Anyone have a better trick for those old, odd shaped covers?
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abby_harris22d ago
Try a cardboard template cut with a utility knife.
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sarahh8122d ago
Ouch, that's a tough critique to get from a client. Abby_harris has the right idea with a stiff template you can trace perfectly. Getting that exact fit really does make all the difference for those old houses, doesn't it?
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