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Dec 01, 2012, 09:47 PM
nancye
old time floor register
I am looking for large 29 x 29 floor register that they used to use in old houses when coal stoves were used to hray houses. If anyone knows whete i could find one i would appreciate knowing where.

Thanks

Nancy
Dec 01, 2012, 10:33 PM
Sparky
Try Google. Here is one, but that is a big grate.

http://www.noreast1.com/grates4.html

If you have an architectural salvage company in your city that would be the first place I'd try locally.


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Dec 02, 2012, 05:30 PM
Bob Fleming
Agree, that is a very large register. You can try Restoration Hardware and similar companies online.
Dec 02, 2012, 07:08 PM
Sparky
quote:
Originally posted by Bob Fleming:
Agree, that is a very large register. You can try Restoration Hardware and similar companies online.


I thought about Restoration Hardware too Bob before I posted but a search there came up empty. There was one at the link I posted. Other places I checked didn't go anywhere near that size, I couldn't find anything that large in a reproduction but I didn't go past the first page of search results.


General Disclaimer

Any advice given here is general in nature and is not necessarily valid for your given area. If in doubt check with your local codes enforcement department for what is required when doing electrical, plumbing or structural work on your house. Permits may or may not be required in your area and home owners may not be able to DIY some tasks. I have no way of knowing if you have the skills needed to complete the tasks you are asking about, when in doubt seek professional assistance.

My advice may be worth exactly what you pay me for it. :-) For the record I did not stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night.

Dec 02, 2012, 09:33 PM
conrad
Are you looking for one to replace in the existing large hole? Or is this for some other reason/project?

It may be possible to create a hardwood frame that could fit the existing hole and still hold a smaller grate. One would create extra support from underneath, of course.
Dec 04, 2012, 11:12 AM
nettiejay
There's at least one listed on ebay right now.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antiqu...812-12-/200813615095

Try calling area HVAC companies. Sometimes they salvage things like that when updating systems in old houses.