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How to choose a concealed air diffuser

Choosing a concealed diffuser is a balance of two things: the ventilation duty it has to perform, and the design it has to disappear into. Get either wrong and the result disappoints — an outlet that is quiet and invisible but undersized, or perfectly sized but visually intrusive.

This guide walks through the decisions in the order that matters, for anyone specifying diffusers on a premium project in Thailand.

Start with the room and the air

Begin with what each room needs: how much air, supplied or extracted, and where it should enter or leave. This comes from the HVAC design and sets the minimum the diffuser must deliver. It is the non-negotiable half of the decision — the finish only matters if the ventilation works.

Different rooms have different priorities: a bedroom values quiet, a bathroom needs reliable extract, a living area may need several positions. Map these before looking at products.

Then choose the shape

With the duty understood, choose the form that suits the ceiling: a round or square point (RONDO / KVADRO) for a single discreet outlet, or a linear slot (LINEO / LINEO PRO) for a continuous architectural line. This is where design intent leads — the shape you can see is the shape that has to belong in the room.

Our RONDO vs LINEO guide covers this comparison in detail.

Confirm it fits the construction

Finally, check the practical constraints: the ceiling or wall build-up must have room for the diffuser body and duct connection, and the duct size must match the model. Low ceilings and shallow voids narrow the options, so confirm these early with your HVAC contractor rather than at ordering.

Across the whole ERGOVENT range some things are constant, and some are model-specific:

What is consistent across the ERGOVENT range for how to choose air diffuser
Concealed & framelessYes — every model
Paintable finishYes — every model
Supply & extractSupported across the range
InstallationFlush in plasterboard ceilings or walls
Airflow & dimensionsConfirmed per model and configuration
Duct connectionConfirmed per model and configuration

Model-specific figures are confirmed against current manufacturer documentation for your exact configuration before ordering.

When to use it

When this is the right solution

By airflow

Match the model to the supply or extract duty each room needs.

By shape

Point diffusers for single rooms, linear slots for larger or detailed ceilings.

By construction

Confirm the ceiling build-up and duct size accommodate the model.

By design intent

Let the visible detail — point or line — suit the room's design.

Before you order

What to confirm first

Concealed diffusers are specified against the project, not from a shelf. Confirm these before ordering:

  • Airflow (m³/h) and direction (supply/extract) for each position.
  • Duct size and connection type at each outlet.
  • Ceiling/wall construction and available depth.
  • The design intent — point or linear — for each space.
  • The final model and configuration against current manufacturer documentation.

All technical data must be verified against the current manufacturer documentation for your specific configuration before specification and installation.

Products

Relevant ERGOVENT products

RONDO

Round concealed point diffuser — a discreet circle of air, flush with the surface and painted to match.

  • Supply & extract
  • Paintable
  • Flush ceiling or wall mount
  • Plasterboard-ready

Best for: Round ceiling or wall integration — renovations and room-by-room ventilation.

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LINEO

Concealed linear slot diffuser — ventilation as a single clean line across the ceiling.

  • Supply & extract
  • Paintable
  • Flush ceiling mount
  • Plasterboard-ready

Best for: A linear, minimal ceiling detail in living spaces and suites.

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LINEO PRO

Premium concealed linear diffuser for projects where the ceiling detail is part of the design.

  • Supply & extract
  • Paintable
  • Flush ceiling mount
  • Plasterboard-ready

Best for: Advanced linear detailing for design-led villas, hotels and workspaces.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the most important factor when choosing a diffuser?
The airflow duty comes first — the outlet must deliver the supply or extract the room needs. Once that is satisfied, shape and finish follow from the design.
How do I know what airflow I need?
It comes from the HVAC design for each room. Your HVAC contractor or MEP consultant provides these figures; we then match a model and confirm it against manufacturer data.
Can I choose a diffuser from the website alone?
The website helps you shortlist by shape and application, but final selection depends on project-specific data. Send your drawings and we confirm the model.
What if my ceiling is very shallow?
Available depth narrows the options. Confirm the build-up early and we advise which configurations fit.
Do you help with selection?
Yes. Send ceiling plans, room list and duct sizes and our Thailand team recommends models and configurations for each position.

Specifying concealed diffusers for a project?

Send your ceiling plans and duct sizes and our Thailand team will recommend the right models, confirm the configuration and prepare a quotation.