PVC Molding
When PVC molding first arrived on the scene, it cost more than wood and was mainly used on the exterior of homes, e.g.—-window casings, facia boards and corners,
Today……..Pretty much any profile one sees for interior wood trim/molding, is available in PVC….in many cases there’s more options, and PVC molding costs less than wood,
PVC is also waterproof, which makes a great option for wet areas, e.g.—-Bathrooms, Kitchens, Laundry Rooms and Basements,
Many kitchens and baths have wood molding that’s been compromised due to moisture, leading to dryrot and mold, PVC does not have these issues,
Because of the many profiles available, PVC molding can really be used in any room, in high traffic areas it shows less ware/scuffs….the white color is throughout the entire product,
Another common misconception about PVC interior molding is its paintabilty, PVC can be painted as easily as wood, plus it doesn’t have to be painted, like primed wood trim that needs to be painted because it’s only primed,
PVC molding is also very easy to clean because of the properties of Vinyl vs. Wood,
Finally, your friends and family won’t notice the difference between Wood and Vinyl and it’s not unusual today to see a mix of Wood and Vinyl molding/trim even in the most high end homes,
So, if your molding has some mileage, might be a good time to switch to PVC, especially in those wet or potentially wet areas,
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