Versatex® PVC Trimboard and Sheet Stock

How is PVC Trim Similar to Wood?

• PVC trim cuts with the same tools, fastens with the same tools (using slightly different nails).
• PVC is drilled using standard bits and routed with standard router bits.
• PVC trim calls for the same carpentry techniques as wood — miters, scarf cuts and butt joints.
• PVC holds as well as wood with nails, and fastens with standard self-tapping screws.
• PVC trim calls for standard painter's putty or caulk, and works great with acrylic paints.

How is PVC Trim Different than Wood?

• PVC trim resists all weathering.
• PVC won’t rot, check, splinter, or warp.
• There are no knots or sap pockets in PVC trim.
• PVC trim resists insects.
• PVC trim does not require painting.
• Using PVC trim eliminates the need for flashing to protect trim pieces.
• PVC trim allows for direct masonry and ground contact.
• PVC trim uses PVC adhesive when joining.

Here's How Versatex® is Different

• Versatex® has a more compact cell structure than most other brands, leaving smoother cut edges.
• Versatex® PVC trim accepts paint better than other brands.
• The sun can yellow PVC trims. Versatex® stays whiter than the others.
• The surface of Versatex® is tested tougher, and it stands up to scuffs and dents better as well.
• Versatex® offers a cut-to-length program to eliminate waste, and factory-packed mixed length packaging for a wide variety of dealer needs.
• Versatex® has Stealth™, the trim system that hides the cut edges of all types of sidings.
• PVC trim allows for direct masonry and ground contact.
• PVC trim uses PVC adhesive when joining.