The Luxair premium round steel wall vent
...is a handmade steel ventilation grille for the external or internal termination of a round cooker hood ducting run — available in stainless steel, matt black, white, and anthracite to match your kitchen exterior, render finish, or surrounding fixtures. Built from hand-finished steel rather than moulded plastic, it's a permanent, weather-resistant fitting with an integrated fly screen and weighted backdraught shutter, available with an optional 100mm or 125mm connector collar to complete the installation in a single order.
Round vs Square — Which Wall Vent Do You Need?
Both the round and square Luxair steel vents perform identically and share the same features — the choice is purely about aesthetics and compatibility with your wall and ducting run. The round vent is the natural choice when your ducting run uses round pipe throughout, as the circular profile aligns directly with the round duct and requires no transition at the wall face. It also suits period properties, brick-built homes, and any exterior where a circular vent reads as more traditional or sympathetic to the building's architecture. The square vent suits contemporary rendered exteriors, new builds, and modern kitchens where clean geometric lines are preferred. Both are available in the same four colours — choose based on your building and personal preference.
External or Internal — One Grille, Both Uses
The round steel vent works equally well as an external wall vent terminating the ducting run on the outside face of an exterior wall, or as an internal wall grille where ducting passes through a partition wall and a finished face is needed on the internal side. The steel construction handles outdoor exposure without rusting, warping, or discolouring — unlike plastic louvre vents that become brittle and discoloured within a few years of UV and weather exposure.
Integrated Fly Screen — Insect Protection Built In
Every Luxair round steel wall vent includes a built-in fly screen permanently integrated behind the grille face — preventing insects, wasps, and spiders from entering the ducting run when the extractor is off. The screen is fixed into the vent body rather than being a clip-on component, so it won't fall out, get lost, or be inadvertently removed during cleaning.
Weighted Backdraught Shutter — Stops Draughts and Cold Air
A weighted backdraught shutter sits behind the fly screen, opening under airflow when the extractor is running and closing automatically under its own weight when it stops. This prevents cold external air, wind, and draughts from entering the kitchen via the duct run — a problem that's most noticeable in winter with cheaper plastic louvre vents where the blades don't close reliably. A properly sealing backdraught shutter keeps your kitchen warmer and eliminates the cold draught that many homeowners incorrectly assume is a fault with their cooker hood.
Four Finishes — Matched to Your Exterior or Interior
Stainless steel is the most weather-resistant option and suits modern kitchens and contemporary exterior finishes — corrosion-proof and low maintenance indefinitely. Matt black coordinates with dark exterior joinery, black window frames, and bold kitchen schemes where a standard white vent would stand out. White is the most versatile choice for rendered exteriors, painted brickwork, white PVC surrounds, and white-walled interiors. Anthracite suits grey render, aluminium framing, and the darker exterior palettes increasingly popular in new build and renovation projects across the UK.
Optional Connector Collar — Complete the Job in One Order
Add a 100mm or 125mm connector collar to connect the duct pipe inside the wall directly to the back of the vent grille — the fitting that completes the connection between your ducting run and the vent face. Ducting tape is recommended around the collar joint to ensure a fully airtight seal at the wall termination point. If you already have the correct collar, select "No Thank You". All other components for your ducting run are available as related products at the bottom of this page — add everything in one visit.
