PVC trim can be painted, of course, but palette options are limited to colors with heat-resisting, high light reflectance values (LRV’s) to avoid excessive expansion and contraction, which can damage the coating. That rules out darker colors. Now, though, Versatex has teamed up with an AquaSurTech system called Aqua-DIY D100 to offer a virtually unlimited range of color options–including wood-grain finishes–on its PVC trim products. The company says that its system incorporates heat-reflective pigments and a water-based vehicle that bonds with PVC at the molecular level, resulting in a finished substrate that resists heat buildup, even under subtropical conditions, and a coating that will not chip or peel. According to Versatex CEO John Pace, contractors can purchase Versatex/Aqua-DIY coatings through the Versatex stocking dealer network, accessible at https://versatex.com/dealer-locator. The trim comes with a joint 15-year Versatex/AquaSurTech warranty. versatex.com.