How Do I Seal Floor Registers?

Clean the floor register by picking it up out of the floor and dusting it off with a dry cloth. Dip your washcloth into the bucket of soap and water and wash the register down to remove any dirt or reside. Dry the register completely with a towel.

Apply the nontoxic duct sealing mastic around all the edges on the underside of the register with the paintbrush and drop the register back into place. Press down firmly to form a seal with the floor beneath. Apply the mastic, using the brush, around the edges where the register meets the floor to strengthen the bond. As an option, you can cut strips of fiberglass mesh tape long enough to cover the sides of the register and apply the fiberglass mesh tape along the edges so that it bonds with the duct-sealing mastic for a more durable hold.

Test the seal of the floor register by turning on your system and using the fan on your system to blow air through the ductwork. Feel around the edges of the register to make sure no more air escapes around the edges.