Vinyl & PVC Trim
About Vinyl & PVC Trim
Vinyl and cellular PVC trim is the low-maintenance alternative to painted wood trim that holds up to Canada's freeze-thaw cycles without cracking, rotting, or peeling. Unlike wood, cellular PVC will not absorb moisture, warp, or require periodic repainting — making it a popular choice for soffit, fascia, window and door surrounds, corners, columns, and decorative mouldings on new builds and renovations alike. The Restoration Millwork® line by CertainTeed is the leading cellular PVC trim system available in Canada, offering Class A fire ratings, ICC/CCMC code compliance, and a 25-year limited warranty. Every piece ships natural white and accepts paint, so you can match any exterior colour scheme.
Vinyl & PVC Trim Buying Guide
Key factors to evaluate when specifying vinyl & pvc trim for your project.
Restoration Millwork® Product Line Overview
Trim boards and mouldings
Available in 5/4 (1") and 4/4 (3/4") thickness, widths from 2¾" to 11¼", and standard 8'–20' lengths. Machined with a smooth face and eased edges for a clean paint finish. Can be ripped, routed, mitre-cut, and joined with PVC cement for a nearly seamless result.
PVC sheets
4×8 and 4×10 panels in 1/4", 1/2", and 3/4" thickness for custom millwork, wainscoting, soffit panels, column wraps, and signage applications. Cells throughout the panel - no hollow core.
Beadboard
Tongue-and-groove beadboard panels with 1½" or 2½" bead spacing for porch ceiling, soffit, and interior accent applications. Available in 4×8 panels or pre-assembled into multi-panel units.
Column wraps
Three-piece wrap systems for 4×4, 4×6, and 6×6 structural posts. Pre-routed to accept structural posts; glue-assembled in the field. Available in smooth or Knotwood texture.
Brickmould and corners
Precision-profiled brickmould, cornerbead, and cornerboard in standard dimensions to match wood millwork profiles. Pre-primed white.
Cortex® fastening system
Hidden fastening system for Restoration Millwork trim boards - provides a fastener-free face finish. Stainless steel screws with matching colour-matched plugs. Available in all standard PVC trim colours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What warranty does CertainTeed Restoration Millwork carry?
CertainTeed Restoration Millwork carries a 25-year limited transferable warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, including delamination, peeling, cracking, and warping under normal use conditions. The warranty is one of the strongest in the exterior trim category. Full warranty documentation is available from CertainTeed and transferable to subsequent owners of the property.
Can Restoration Millwork be used for interior applications?
Yes. CertainTeed also offers Restoration Millwork Interior trim boards, mouldings, and sheets - specifically formulated for interior paint adhesion and available in smooth profiles suited to interior painted finish applications. Interior PVC trim is ideal for high-moisture environments including bathrooms, mudrooms, basements, and laundry rooms where wood trim would risk moisture damage.
How do you join PVC trim boards for long runs?
PVC trim boards should be joined using PVC cement at all butt joints. Apply PVC cement to both mating faces, press together firmly for 30 seconds, and allow to cure before painting. A properly cemented joint in PVC trim is as strong as the board itself and creates a nearly invisible seam when painted. Unlike wood, PVC joints don't open and close with seasonal moisture cycling. Leave a 3/16" expansion gap for every 18' of run to account for thermal movement.