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  "url": "https://www.coloradoremodeling.company/faq/should-i-use-wood-or-pvc-trim-for-bathroom-finish-carpentry",
  "name": "Should I use wood or PVC trim for bathroom finish carpentry?",
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      "name": "Should I use wood or PVC trim for bathroom finish carpentry?",
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      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "text": "Standard MDF and unsealed pine absorb moisture rapidly, leading to swelling, peeling paint, and joint separation in humid bathrooms. Finish carpenters typically recommend water-resistant materials such as PVC, poly-ash trim, cellular PVC, or properly sealed decay-resistant hardwoods for high-moisture zones. In well-ventilated powder rooms or areas away from showers, premium finger-jointed poplar or sealed pine can work, provided all end cuts and rear faces are primed and caulked prior to installation.",
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        "description": "PVC or moisture-resistant composites are best near showers and tubs because they will not warp or swell, while sealed wood is suitable for drier areas or powder rooms."
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  "description": "PVC or moisture-resistant composites are best near showers and tubs because they will not warp or swell, while sealed wood is suitable for drier areas or powder"
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