Trim-Tex: Flexible, Durable, and Built for Innovation at the Professional Builder NEWLOOK Experience Home
Every detail of the Professional Builder NEWLOOK Experience Home was selected with one goal in mind: to showcase the products and processes that make today’s homes smarter, more durable, and easier to build. When it came to interior finishing details, the project team turned to Trim-Tex to deliver clean, resilient, and flexible results that match the home’s high-performance standards.
Trim-Tex products are known for combining form and function in ways that give architects, contractors, and drywall installers the freedom to express creativity while maintaining superior build quality. For the NEWLOOK Home, Trim-Tex’s innovative vinyl corner beads and accessories were chosen for their flexibility, adaptability, rust-free durability, ease of installation, and environmental responsibility, which make them a favorite across the industry.
Flexibility That Supports Creative Design
The NEWLOOK Experience Home features complex transitions and dramatic design details that demand precision. Trim-Tex vinyl corner beads are specifically engineered to flex and conform to virtually any shape, making them ideal for modern architectural elements such as arched openings and radius walls. Unlike metal beads that can kink or dent, Trim-Tex products maintain their form while creating crisp, smooth lines that elevate interior aesthetics.
Adaptability Across Every Application
No two drywall conditions are the same, and Trim-Tex offers a solution for nearly every challenge. From standard 90-degree corners to off-angle designs and high-impact areas, the company’s product lineup provides an adaptable range of options. For the NEWLOOK Home, the design and build team worked closely with Trim-Tex’s technical specialists to identify the best profiles for each location ensuring performance, ease of finishing, and long-term durability.
Built to Last—Without Rust
Traditional metal corner beads can corrode over time, especially during a humid Chicago summer, and especially on a flood plain site. Trim-Tex products are made from high-grade PVC and never rust. That ensures the finished walls stay flawless for years to come. This quality made Trim-Tex a natural fit for the NEWLOOK Home’s commitment to low-maintenance, high-quality construction materials that preserve beauty and performance over the life of the home.
Installation Made Simple
Trim-Tex corner beads are lightweight, easy to cut, and simple to attach using standard tools. For the contractors working on the NEWLOOK Home, that translated into faster installation times and less job-site waste. The products can be installed using Trim-Tex’s own spray adhesives and staples, and their consistent dimensions help minimize finishing errors and rework.
Expert Guidance from Start to Finish
Beyond supplying products, Trim-Tex played a hands-on role in helping the project team select the most appropriate beads and accessories for each application. Their technical representatives provided design guidance and installation tips to ensure optimal results. That collaboration exemplifies the company’s long-standing commitment to builder support by helping teams maximize quality, efficiency, and performance.
From design flexibility to sustainability, Trim-Tex helped the Professional Builder NEWLOOK Experience Home achieve a seamless, modern finish that will stand the test of time. The right materials and technical expertise can elevate every corner of a home.
Sustainability Through Recycled Plastic
Trim-Tex products are primarily made from recycled PVC materials, turning post-industrial plastic waste into durable, high-performance building components. This sustainability commitment aligns perfectly with the NEWLOOK Home’s focus on environmentally conscious construction practices. By choosing Trim-Tex, the project not only demonstrated superior craftsmanship but also contributed to waste reduction and material circularity.
About the Author
Paul Deffenbaugh
President, Deep Brook Media
Paul Deffenbaugh has more than 30 years of experience in construction as a contractor, an award-winning journalist, and an industry thought leader. Among the titles Deffenbaugh has held are Editorial Director of Professional Builder, Custom Builder, Professional Remodeler, and Housing Giants; Editorial Director of Metal Construction News and Metal Architecture; and Editor in chief of Remodeling magazine. He is a strong advocate for young men and women finding careers in the trades.