ARIA 2019 Catalogue
Discover the innovation and design behind Aria's premium air vents and registers.
Our Innovation
Aria creates seriously beautiful, minimal, simple, and adaptable air vents. They pioneered the first modular air registers, offering a stylish alternative to traditional grille vents. Founded by industry professionals, Aria focuses on high-quality products that blend design and function, aiming to create thoughtful, innovative, and aesthetically pleasing ventilation solutions.
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How We Got Here
Founded in September 2016 by father-daughter duo Paolo and Roberta Mantenuto, Aria Vent Inc. was born from a desire to innovate in interior design. Paolo noticed that while interior design advanced, the basic air register remained stagnant. Aria Vent developed modular, minimalist design trends for air registers. After extensive prototyping, Aria Vent was established, with products proudly manufactured in Canada and sold across the US and Canada.
"For me, inventing is chasing the unknown. Failure is an absolutely necessary (and exciting) part of the process - it means I'm getting closer." - Paolo Mantenuto, Inventor of Aria Vent.
Contents Overview
This catalogue features:
- The original Aria OG Collection, offering a sleek, modern air register.
- Aria Lite, a price-conscious alternative with the same look, made from high-grade plastic.
- Flushmount Pro, a minimal, rimless floor vent for a seamless look.
- Drywall Pro, an integrated option for wall and ceiling surfaces.
- Drywall Pro X, an innovative exhaust fan cover.
- Specifications and details for all products.
OG Collection
The original "OG" Aria Vent was designed to offer design aficionados a sleek, modern air register. It addresses the common issue of unsightly vents, providing a stylish solution.
Image: A modern kitchen with a sleek, dark rectangular air vent installed flush with the light-colored wood floor. Another image shows a wine cellar with a similar flush-mounted vent in the floor.Image: A dining area with a round wooden table and chairs. A dark, rectangular air vent is visible on the floor.Image: A living room with a fireplace and comfortable seating. A dark, rectangular air vent is visible on the floor.Images: Close-up images of the Aria Vent OG floor vent in various finishes (silver, white, black) and a technical diagram showing its construction.Images: Aria OG vents installed in a rustic Canadian cottage kitchen and a modern living room.Applications & Features
| Applications | Features | Size & Colour Guide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Retrofit into existing surfaces. | Air Flow: Full air flow control. Slide tray to access dampers. |
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| For supply air registers found on floors, walls and ceilings. | Child & Pet Proof: Aria Vents are designed to catch items that kids can drop down the ducts. They're also flat with no crevices for pet tags to get caught in. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Customize with any material; tile, hardwood, vinyl, carpet, laminate etc. | Easy Cleaning: Slide and remove tray for easy duct, and every-day cleaning. |
Intentionally Minimalist
Minimalism, an art movement originating post-WW2, emphasizes stripping down to bare essentials. In contemporary culture, it influences music, architecture, fashion, and lifestyles. The essence of minimalism is intentionality, characterized by simplicity and an objective approach. In a world of distractions, minimalism offers clarity. Interior design and architecture have embraced this, aiming to improve human experience by reducing stress. This includes concealing mechanical components, focusing on tactile elements like natural materials and soft fabrics, creating fluid and effortless spaces.
Aria Lite
The Aria Lite makes good design accessible, offering the same look as the OG Collection but at a more budget-friendly price. It's described as a fast-reno dream – inexpensive, quick to install, and visually appealing.
Image: A modern kitchen with white cabinetry and a dark island, featuring an Aria Lite vent in the floor.Images: Showcasing the Aria Lite vent in different settings, including a close-up of the vent and a technical diagram. Text highlights its 'Lite But Mighty' features: good looks, strength, and suitability for heavy foot traffic and commercial spaces, holding over 300 lbs.Images: Aria Lite vents in a black and white foyer and a laundry room.Applications & Features
| Applications | Features | Size & Colour Guide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Retrofit into existing surfaces. | Child & Pet Proof: Aria Vents are designed to catch items that kids can drop down the ducts. They're also flat with no crevices for pet tags to get caught in. |
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| For supply air registers found on floors, walls and ceilings. | Easy Cleaning: Slide and remove tray for easy duct, and every-day cleaning. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Customize with any material; tile, hardwood, vinyl, carpet, laminate etc. | Air Flow: This model features a fixed air flow design. Vent always remains open. |
Made in Canada
Aria emphasizes its Canadian identity, influenced by diverse cultures. Canada represents progress and possibility for the company. The "Made in Canada" label signifies literal manufacturing and a belief that Aria Vent is a byproduct of Canadian opportunity, culture, and a forward-thinking, collaborative spirit. Canadian Design is seen as diverse, full of possibility, and driven by quality craftsmanship.
Pro Series
The Pro Series is inspired by architects, designers, and craftspeople who lead the industry with integrity and passion. These professionals push limits, and Aria provides them with products to match. The series is designed for those who demand the highest standards and see challenges as opportunities.
Flushmount Pro
Designed for perfectionists, the Flushmount Pro is a rimless, flush vent. The visible element is the surface material itself, surrounded by a subtle trough. Inspired by industry professionals who elevate their craft, Aria aimed to do the same with this vent.
Image: A bright room with a wooden bench and a floor vent.Images: Flushmount Pro vents shown in a foyer and a piano room.Images: Close-ups of the Flushmount Pro vent and a technical diagram. Text explains the 'PRO x Pros' collaboration, highlighting it as a best-selling, ultra-minimal, virtually invisible air vent.Images: Flushmount Pro vents installed in a foyer and an art display.Applications & Features
| Applications | Features | Size & Colour Guide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Must be installed at the sub-floor level, prior to flooring (or surface) installation. | Air Flow: Full air flow control. Slide tray to access dampers. |
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| For supply air registers found on floors. Can also be used on walls and ceilings that have different surface materials (like tile or shiplap). | Child & Pet Proof: Aria Vents are designed to catch items that kids can drop down the ducts. They're also flat with no crevices for pet tags to get caught in. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Customize with any material; tile, hardwood, vinyl, carpet, laminate etc. | Easy Cleaning: Slide and remove tray for easy duct, and every-day cleaning. |
Drywall Pro
The Drywall Pro offers a seamless option for wall and ceiling vents, elevating clean-line aesthetics with uninterrupted surfaces.
Image: A ceiling with a Drywall Pro vent. Text describes it as a seamless option for wall and ceiling vents.Drywall Pro [Supply Vent]
This model is designed specifically for wall and ceiling supply air registers on gypsum/drywall surfaces. It features a drywall bead rim that is mudded into the surface, ready for paint or wallpaper. It is becoming the new standard for wall and ceiling vents.
Images: Showing the installation process of the Drywall Pro supply vent and a technical diagram.Image: A reclaimed barnwood feature wall with a Drywall Pro vent.Image: A skylight ceiling and underside of a Drywall Pro vent.Applications & Features
| Applications | Features | Size & Colour Guide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Requires professional installation. | Air Flow: Full air flow control. Slide plate to access dampers. |
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| For supply air registers found on walls and ceilings. Specifically for drywall surfaces. | Easy Cleaning: Slide and remove tray for easy duct, and every-day cleaning. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Customize inner plate. Can be painted or finished with wallpaper. |
Drywall Pro [Air Return]
An extension of the Drywall Pro collection, air returns offer the same sleek look in larger sizes, specifically for cold air returns. They address the common issue of unsightly air returns in noticeable areas like living areas, hallways, and foyers.
Image: A feature art wall with a Drywall Pro Air Return.Image: A ceiling air return installation.Applications & Features
| Applications | Features | Size & Colour Guide | ||||||||||||||||
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| Requires professional installation. | Air Flow: Full air flow control. Slide tray to access dampers. |
**Drywall Pro X model - can also be used as an air return. | ||||||||||||||||
| For air returns found on walls and ceilings. Specifically for drywall surfaces. | Easy Cleaning: Slide and remove tray for easy duct, and every-day cleaning. | |||||||||||||||||
| Customize inner plate. Can be painted or finished with wallpaper. | Air Filters: This model does not currently have space for air filters. This is something we're working on. |
What's New - Drywall Pro X [exhaust fan]
The Drywall Pro X is designed to eliminate unsightly exhaust fans that disrupt bathroom feng shui. Similar to other Drywall Pro models, it features a drywall bead rim for seamless integration into the drywall surface. It is designed for retrofit exhaust fans and is only a cover; ventilation fans must be purchased separately. It is compatible with specific exhaust fan models and sizes, offering a significant improvement over traditional, bulging grille exhaust covers.
Image: A ceiling with the Drywall Pro X exhaust fan cover.Images: Showing the installation process of the Drywall Pro X cover and its 'before' comparison.Applications, Features & Compatible Fans
| Applications | Features | Compatible Fans |
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| For ceiling ventilation fans on drywall surfaces. Requires additional ventilation fan. This is only the fan cover. | Size: Overall size is 14"x 14". *Requires extra 1 3/4" space in ceiling cavity. | Retrofit: Only compatible with retrofit exhaust fans that require a drywall opening between 8"x 8" to 10 1/2"x 10 1/2" Compatible Fan Models:
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| Customize inner plate. Can be painted or finished with wallpaper. | Noise: Average 3 DB noise reduction. |
Specifications
OG COLLECTION
| Applications: | Floor, wall, ceiling |
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| Composition: | Powder coated solid steel |
| Adjust Air Flow: | Yes |
| Graded for high-traffic: | No |
| Material Thickness: | Min: N/A Max: 7/8" |
| Compatible Surfaces: | Wood, vinyl, laminate, tile, mosaic, MDF, carpet, etc. |
| When to Install: | Any time after surface is installed |
| Install Notes: | This unit can be retrofitted and installed after the finished surface. Use your surface material to customize vent. |
| Components: | Tray: Insert finished surface material. Can slide and remove to access air flow flanges. Body: The outer shell of the vent that houses the tray. Flange located on bottom of body. |
ARIA LITE
| Applications: | Floor, wall, ceiling |
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| Composition: | High quality ABS Plastic |
| Adjust Air Flow: | No |
| Graded for high-traffic: | Yes |
| Material Thickness: | Min: N/A Max: 3/4" |
| Compatible Surfaces: | Wood, vinyl, laminate, tile, mosaic, MDF, carpet, etc. |
| When to Install: | Any time after surface is installed |
| Install Notes: | This unit can be retrofitted and installed after the finished surface. Use your surface material to customize vent. |
| Components: | Tray: Insert finished surface material. Body: The outer shell of the vent that houses the tray. |
FLUSHMOUNT PRO
| Applications: | Floor, wall, ceiling |
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| Composition: | Powder coated solid steel |
| Adjust Air Flow: | Yes |
| Graded for high-traffic: | No |
| Material Thickness: | Min: 1/4" Max: 7/8" |
| Compatible Surfaces: | Wood, vinyl, laminate, tile, mosaic, MDF, carpet, etc. |
| When to Install: | Before surface is installed |
| Install Notes: | This unit must be installed before flooring, at sub-floor level. Use your surface material to customize vent. |
| Components: | Tray: Insert finished surface material. Can slide and remove to access air flow flanges. Body: Adjustable to height of floor surface. Base: Installed before surface material, at sub-floor level. |
DRYWALL PRO [supply and air return vents]
| Applications: | Wall, ceiling |
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| Composition: | Powder coated solid steel |
| Adjust Air Flow: | Yes |
| Graded for high-traffic: | N/A |
| Material Thickness: | Min: N/A Max: N/A |
| Compatible Surfaces: | Drywall |
| When to Install: | Any time after drywall is installed |
| Install Notes: | This unit can be retrofitted and installed after the finished surface. Use your surface material to customize vent. |
| Components: | Tray: Powder coated surface to be finished with paint or wallpaper. Can slide and remove to access air flow flanges. Body: Drywall bead edge to be fastened to surface and finished with drywall mud. Flange located on bottom of body. |
