Good video. An easier option would have been to top-mount the fan. Start by centering the fan and putting in two screws to hold it in place. Mark the cut-outs for the tabs and inside flange cut lines (to the inside edge of the existing fan). Lastly, drill pilot holes for the final mounting screws which will be from the bottom up, first through the new vent cover then into the fan flange. This allows removal from the room-side if there is no access from above. Remove the temp screws, add the foam gasket and screw it from the bottom up. Instead of the gasket,duct sealing tape could be used. When painting, prime and paint the cover (face and edge) as well as inside the vent housing body so all visible surfaces are painted. Important to completely match the ceiling. Keep the great videos coming!
Easier to trace around the nailing flange, score and peel off the paper layer of the drywall, so, the flange flush mounts better and you don’t have to build it out with so much mud. May make it easier if you install another one, in the future. Just something that would make sense to me.
I finishing up my master bath remodel for my daughter now...wish id seen these....i love that look....i did use a Panasonic but not sure i want to cut in and try to do this now...
My concern is that you will end up with dirt marks around that drywall finish just from the airflow. Finished drywall is much harder to clean than the ugly plastic vent cover.
Moisture rich environment plus pulling any dust out the fan in my opinion is dirt buildup on the ceiling paint that the escaping moisture captures near the vent opening. Generally any gloss on a ceiling is undesirable IMO. Low gloss hides the imperfections better but is not as "washable" over the long run. Also, how efficient is a fan with this cover? Sure seems like less airflow than is required to be effective. Most code calls for a certain CFM of exhaust fan capacity. While the fan may be capable, is the intake? Looks nice, but not sure it is effective?
Looks great! Has it significantly changed how loud or effective the fan is at clearing the room? Apparently they make HVAC really loud, so I just wanted to check if that was the case here too. Thanks.
I did this exact same thing with the Aria vent and panasonic fan. It was as much of a pain in the ass as you are demonstrating to install. I had to cut all the flaps of the panasonic housing clean off to avoid interference with the holes for the cover plate. It's a novel idea, but design of the vent cover needs to be improved. A lot improved. Not worth the effort in my opinion.
My other concern is that it is made of folded sheet metal. You see how the housing of the fans themselves rust out over time, and how nasty and grimy the plastic vent covers get when moisture accumulates. I'm a bit concerned that water vapor will pool up in the vent cover over time, and there will be a big mold problem.
We are NOT having the same issues with install. We've done half dozen or so Put fan on attic side, self tap into vent, remove screws and reinstall from below in same holes. I swear it's the easiest thing.
Called the two young handsome guys (that promoted these covers on socials) on it as soon as I saw the "hustle free" install. 🤣 One will have to finagle more or less with it to make it work. The question is, "is it worth it". For me as another Pro I would say yes. Flush mount look is superb, comparable to any other fan/vent cover there is. On a different subject something that I would recommend for a BRT trailer, it is called "new skin - liquid bandage". You can purchase it otc in any pharmacy. It saved me soooo maaaany times. It stops bleeding asap and even larger cuts too. Check it out. Will you be at the upcoming Coverings in Atlanta? 👀
I do need to get a first aid kit on this job 😆 I’ll try liquid skin out next time 😆 maybe that will be my big sponsorship deal 😆 yep we’ll be at coverings 👍
@@BathroomRemodelingTeacher even that little 1\4" flange is all you need. But, we love a Panasonic whisper quiet and the Fitties lite vent cover. 👍We have never cut out that internal perforation either. Just mount from above and go. Airflow\schmairflow.
Love the channel! Thanks for helping all of us out. Question: with the foam board backer you overcome the tub flange on the long axis but not on the short axis (eg plumbing side) instead you have it resting on top of the flange and fill the space with sealant. Wondering why you don't overcome the flange on the short sides and extend down to horizontal tub surface?
YIKES... I replaced my ceiling fan with a Panasonic Whisper Fit after watching the Bathroom Remodeling Teachers video: "My Favorite Bathroom Vent Fan | Panasonic Whisperfit "Now he says the included Panasonic fan cover is ugly and this cover is worth $150! Sorry... I agree the finished product looks nice and would like it in my recent remodel but the price tag is out of line. How the heck can I (or the average Joe) justify $150 for a replacement cover when my entire Panasonic fan "with" cover was purchased for $150 ? Realistically this vent cover should be in the $50 -$75 range... 😲 I hope Panasonic picks up on this trend and eventually offers their own version for less.
You would think It would be super easy for Panasonic to just make the flanges to be able to be finished with drywall mud👍 no doubt it’s a luxury item. Hard to justify spending more for cover than fan 😆
How does this cover affect the sound of the vent fan? I was working in a house with linear registers and fancy return grills on the HVAC that very slightly blocked the airflow but made a whooshing noise that was annoying.
Ok cool so I do things like you do then. I'd hate to be waiting days for things to dry when I could've been doing it all at once lol thanks BRT !! @@BathroomRemodelingTeacher
Those hands have seen a thing or two, but… hot glue? Even surgeons know you use super glue for things like this. And here I am again, having flashbacks about your handling those GoBoards. Are you a pachyderm or something? As soon as I’m within 10 feet of a GoBoard my hands start stinging.
Looks great but these do not perform anywhere near the bare minimum requirements for proper air flow. Video below for anyone interested in just how bad the flow ratings are on these. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1hfmbLiL0i4.htmlsi=YHskuHy0M09e-FNg