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PVC Door Trim

ddew | Posted in General Discussion on September 12, 2012 02:10am

I am wrapping my windows with 1×4 PVC trim and would like to do the same with my entry doors. Is PVC Trim stable enough to remove the wood brickmold on the doors and replace it with the PVC Trim? Can I attach a aluminum screen door to the PVC Trim? I would make the trim 1&1/4 thick just like the wood brickmold. I have not work with PVC Trim in this type of application.

Thanks for your help.

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    stellawinslet | Sep 12, 2012 02:22am | #1

    PVC moulding is an excellent choice for all kind of exterior or interior trim. It can be cut, sawn, drilled, screwed, nailed and painted just like wood. Unlike wood it won't warp or split. PVC moulding is also impervious to insect damage, rot and decay. 

  2. DanH | Sep 12, 2012 07:48am | #2

    The screws for the screen door should be long enough to go into the framing if at all possible.

  3. calvin | Sep 12, 2012 01:31pm | #3

    dew

    You seem to have missed your recent inquiry about pvc.

    Go to your profile, click on "activity".

    It'll show your past postings in threads......................sort of-you gotta hunt and peck.

  4. calvin | Sep 12, 2012 01:33pm | #4

    dew

    I've had good luck screwing the storm frame to the pvc w/o going into solid backer behind.

    Closer?  another story-I'd seek out framing for that.

  5. [email protected] | Sep 12, 2012 06:07pm | #5

    They make brick mold

    They do make pvc brick mold.  Which might be easier to install if the width is closer to that of what you are removing. 

    Just a thought. 

  6. Gough | Sep 17, 2012 10:22am | #6

    PVC Door Trim

    As someone else pointed out, they do may PVC brickmold.  We use mainly AZEK brand and have had good success.  The only caveat is that painting AZEK dark colors can cause problems because of expansion when it's in direct sunlight on warm days.  When the client wants a dark color we use a different brand that isn't prone to that problem.  In both cases, the profiles are a dead match to the wooden brickmold, so we can swap them out without disturbing the siding.

    1. calvin | Sep 17, 2012 11:16am | #7

      ok

      So what's the different brand, that's not prone to exp and movement according to sun or heat/cold?

      thanks

      1. Gough | Sep 17, 2012 01:34pm | #8

        PVC Door trim

        I had to check with the glass shop where we order it.  The brand is Plaspro.  It's a different material than AZEK; I don't know the details.  It's an injection-molded product with a plastic cladding fused to the exterior.  Overall, I'm more used to working with AZEK, but we keep some of the Plaspro on hand for when conditions warrant using it.

  7. user-2129992 | Sep 17, 2012 02:21pm | #9

    PVC Trim

    Three years ago I replaced my patio door and to trim this I used PVC trim this spring I noticed a white "wash" on my concret patio.  It looks as if I had a paint that was chalking.  There is no other trim or painted surfaces that this can be coming from as my house is brick.

    So I don't agree with your suggestion.  I purchased my trim board at Lowe's.

    Bill

    1. calvin | Sep 17, 2012 07:40pm | #10

      Bill

      What brand did you purchase, I'm not familiar with what Lowes carries as I never by any material there.

      I have never had a "chalking" from solid PVC from Azek or Koma or Versatex.

    2. bhawley | Sep 17, 2012 07:56pm | #11

      Any pictures?

    3. DanH | Sep 17, 2012 09:29pm | #12

      The "white wash" sounds like

      The "white wash" sounds like efflorescence.

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