The Benefits of Custom PVC Mouldings Over Traditional Wood Mouldings
Mouldings are an important finishing step when you’re planning a transformation of your home’s design. Whether you are trying to restore vintage charm or create a modern vibe the mouldings will bring together the design elements in the room and make the design look cohesive and intentional.
Custom PVC moulding is a great option for homeowners that are replacing moulding or putting moulding up for the first time. Traditionally, wood mouldings were used to finish off rooms. But there are some spaces where wood mouldings aren’t a great choice, and the cost of wood mouldings can be prohibitive.
The Benefits Of PVC Custom PVC Moulding
PVC stands for Polyvinylchloride. It’s a type of plastic that be molded easily into any shape, which makes it a great material for mouldings. Because it can be injected into custom molds it’s possible to get PVC moulding in sizes and shapes that will fit any home.
Whether your home is a new build or an older home that you’re trying to restore you can have custom PVC moulding made to fit the exact size of the space where you want them to go.
Many older homes have walls that have become crooked, warped, or cracked so it can be difficult to get traditional wood mouldings to fit those spaces. Custom PVC mouldings are a great option if you’re restoring an older home and need mouldings to fit into tight, uneven, or angled spaces. Some of the other benefits of custom PVC moulding include:
Price
Custom PVC mouldings are very affordable because they don’t require a lot of special materials or labor to make. Homeowners that are on a budget for their remodel can save money by getting custom PVC mouldings instead of wood mouldings.
PVC mouldings can also be fabricated quickly, so homeowners won’t have to wait to get their custom moulding pieces. This can save money on labor costs as well as on the cost of the actual mouldings.
Water Resistant
One of the biggest advantages of choosing PVC moulding is that PVC molding is water resistant. Water and moisture can’t penetrate the plastic PVC mouldings the way it can penetrate and ruin wood mouldings. That makes PVC mouldings the ideal choice for outdoor or three season room moulding, basement moulding, laundry room moulding, attic moulding, and bathroom moulding.
If you live in an area that is prone to flooding or that gets consistently damp weather custom PVC mouldings are the best choice for your home.
Insect Resistant
Another benefit of custom PVC moulding is that plastic is insect resistant. You won’t have to worry about termites or other insects chewing away your mouldings or destroying them. PVC mouldings are ideal to use for window moulding because they won’t let in moisture, won’t get ruined in the rain or snow, and won’t be damaged by insects.
Mold Resistant
Mold is a big concern for homeowners, especially homeowners that are finishing off a basement to use as additional living space. Because PVC mouldings are plastic you won’t have to worry about mold spores taking root on them. Even if they get wet, or if they are hung in a basement that can get damp, PVC mouldings won’t get mold or allow mold to grow inside the home.
Durable
Custom PVC moulding is very strong and durable, so it should last as long as your home. You won’t need to worry about replacing it like wood moulding needs to be replaced.
Traditional Wood Moulding
Traditional wood moulding has a classic look and timeless appeal. And it is easier to customize the look of wood mouldings because they can be painted more easily than PVC moulding. But, wood isn’t always the best choice of material to use for mouldings. Wood moulding has some big disadvantages like:
Cost
Creating custom wood mouldings can be expensive. It’s labor intensive to cut wood moulding to fit specific sizes, and the cost of the wood can be high too. Homeowners that are trying to renovate on a budget may have to sacrifice something else on their wish list to pay for custom wood mouldings if they don’t want to use PVC moulding instead.
Durability
Wood is not a great material to use in wet environments. Using wooden mouldings in rooms like the bathroom or laundry room can lead to wood rot, mold, and other damage because the water and humid atmosphwere will destroy the wood moulding over time.
The mouldings also can warp if they are exposed to the elements, which is why it’s strongly recommended homeowners use PVC moulding for windows. Wood moulding can be destroyed by bacteria or insects, and it can harbor mold which can be dangerous for anyone living in the home.
Even though there are some situations where wood moulding may be the right choice for homeowners, like if they are trying to match existing wooden moulding, homeowners that want durable and affordable molding that looks great now and will look great for years are choosing custom PVC moulding.
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