24
A client in Denver pointed out my floor vents were a trip hazard after their kid stumbled.
They said, 'You cut the carpet too close and the metal edge is catching socks.' I switched to cutting the backing an inch short and tucking the pile under the lip instead. How do you guys handle floor register cuts to keep them safe and clean?
3 comments
Log in to join the discussion
Log In3 Comments
the_viola1mo ago
My last job in Boulder had the same issue, and that metal edge is no joke for little kids. I started doing exactly what you do, tucking about an inch of pile under the lip, and it made a huge difference. Patricia558 has a good point about flush mount registers too, they can be a solid fix if the budget allows. Honestly, a clean tuck is my go-to method because it looks finished and keeps those toes safe.
4
jason4801mo ago
Had the same problem in a house full of kids. I started doing that tuck method you mentioned and it really does work. It gets rid of that sharp edge completely. I mean, @the_viola is right, it looks clean and finished when you do it well. The key for me is using a sharp blade and taking my time to get a smooth tuck. It just makes the whole thing safer and you don't have to buy new hardware.
1