How do I get this giant sharp baseboard register out of my floor/wall?
by Steven
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So I bought this ancient house from my wife's parents. It has a lot that needs updated. We are working on a nursery for our baby that is coming in just a couple of months. I have put literal weeks and thousands of dollars into this one room but one last thing is bugging me. These dang giant baseboard registers. I would love to tear it out of the wall and do a little sheet metal work. Cut a board in and fill the hole in the floor and put up a normal wall register. But I can't figure out how to get this thing out of the wall. I thought about getting my oscillating tool and cutting the sucker out but I really want that as a last resort. How do these things come out?
Hi thanks Betsy. It's a boy ! I've looked everywhere inside the thing and no screws holding it in there but I have not looked inside the holes. It will move if you kick it lol but will not pull apart anywhere I've found yet.
Hi! I have an idea (don't laugh, it happens). I remember seeing one of these many years ago and I think there are clips holding it in. Take a look at the one on this link. Personally, I hate clips like this, because the darn thing wiggles around but won't come out (but moves if you kick it).
https://www.installerstore.com/Wall-Mounting-Clips-for-Victorian-and-Contemporary-Floor-Registers.html?mobile_mode=get_detailed_images
You may have to cut the drywall around it. There may be tabs that screw into studs on top.
This looks like 2 pieces, first is the outer frame and the inner is inserted into it, the inner is probably held in place by clips and the outer is screwed into the wall from the looks of it. I would start by trying to pry apart the inner from the outer, that should help you locate the clips. It appears there is some corrosion too, that might be a factor in the resistance. Let us know what it is and best to you.
Have you checked with a heating AC installer in your area that is familar with these? You don't want to lose use of that vent. Good luck with your new baby.
I agree with William. I'd cut the drywall around it as close as I could get and then see what you're dealing with.
Hello. We have a similar situation in our kitchen and we had to build a drywall box around it. Sadly it was the only way to have the heating introduced to the main floor as our walls are cedar log cabin walls. I hope you find the perfect solution to solve your situation.
sledge hammer
Yes, expose the fasteners they used to tack it to the studs.
You’ll need those studs for your new elbow & wall register.
I had a vent closed up by my AC guy. He had to reroute the vent so that the room got heat and AC. If you take it completely out without rerouting that room will not be climate controlled.
You need to reroute them to a different location.
Cover it with wood and bring it on up the wall, like a built-in bookcase or display case. It will be safe for baby when he or she starts climbing, due to being attached to wall..