Versatex has added two new board profile options to its Canvas Series of PVC exterior trimboards – a 1/2-by-6-inch tongue-and-groove beadboard and a bed mould board.

Designed for the ceilings of covered decks, porches and verandas, the Canvas Series is available in a variety of natural wood textures and colors, including black cherry, walnut, and tropical macore, as well as a sunny amber tone. The beaded profile is designed to provide a traditional finish, while the bed mould serves as a finish piece for the joints between ceiling boards and walls.

“We added the new Canvas Series profiles to the Canvas Series in response to overwhelming requests from contractors and builders who desire a different look, compared to the WP4 we currently offer,” says Versatex spokesman Rick Kapres.

The boards are weather-resistant and easy to work with, according to the manufacturer, and do not require maintenance over time. The tongue-and-groove beadboard is available in 18-foot lengths, and the bed mould is available in 16-foot lengths. Both profiles are sold through Versatex distribution partners.

“This is only the beginning,” says Karpes. “Our conversations with contractors, designers, architects and distributors constantly spark ideas for new profiles and colors. More and more homeowners are looking for that extra coziness and personality that the look of hardwood can provide. Now there’s a permanent, durable answer for situations where severe conditions like coastal humidity and salt spray take their toll on natural wood.”