Schluter Trim PVC or Aluminum?
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Window Trim - Wood Wrapped in Aluminum or PVC/Composite?
Comments (3)Are you installing vinyl siding? Does the window molding have to be the same material as the siding? I'm confused. Here is my house with hardi plank and the window moldings are painted MDF. We will install shutters, but if we didn't, these moldings would be wide enough to stand alone, I think. This is an old picture so excuse that the paiting is not finished....See MorePVC vs Aluminum vs. Wood
Comments (3)Daderini-thanks for info. I'll be using half-gutters and you seem to understand my dilemma with the soffit and fascia. I found a nice composite wood soffit that Georgia Pacific makes that comes in 16 foot lengths and seems like it would hold paint pretty well so that seems to be the best I can ask for regarding the soffit. As far as the fascia and cornices', I agree that the AZEK will stand out next to wood, so trying to mix is probably a bad idea. I did see a website that used AZEK to construct the return cornices and it looked pretty good, so it is an option. I haven't priced out the AZEK against the aluminum which was originally in the specs and part of the current budget. I think if it prices out reasonably close its feasible that I could use AZEK for fascia, return cornices and the remainder of the roof trim (frieze, crown, and I think a peice of stock). I'm even willing to simplify the trim a little bit as I its a tad too fancy for me, probably just changing or removing the 2 peices crown would be closer to what I like. The paint color is the same for all the exterior trim. I will be painting my own house, people seemed shocked when I tell them I'm choosing wood over vinyl(but I cant stand vinyl). I'm still young and follow a good peice of advice I was told: "Take the time to paint just ONE side of the house every year, by the time you get all the way around, it'll be time to start over again, but the idea of painting the house won't seem so daunting and overwhelming."...See MoreSchluter trim in bathroom - mud bed? Alum or SS?
Comments (4)Bill - thanks so much for "stopping by" to help out. I've seen your work and how much you help, and you have a truly generous spirit. Thank you. The reason I do not want to put the Rondec over the mud bed is that the mud bed sticks out from the wall! So if I put the Rondec on top, I have maybe 1/4" to 3/8" of mud bed edge showing under the Rondec. My contractor says he usually has them line up the tile carefully with the underlying mud bed, then carefully apply a thin layer of grout on the very end, covering the mud bed and the bond coat and the tile. Then they paint it to match the walls. He said it looks OK as long as they do a careful job, but I told him there had to be a better way! That's why I am hoping they can use the Rondec UNDER the mud bed to cover that, too. Thanks again....See MoreMasterbath Tile Trim - Bullnose vs Aluminum Edge Trim?
Comments (12)If the bullnoses are available, then use them. It makes for a more cohesive look without adding another element. You may save a bit going with the metal trim, but that will go out the window when you'll need the metal edge corners; and if those are not available how well will the installer make those mitre corners?...See More- 9 years ago
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