I have always liked the classic look of white beadboard - but I made a mistake installing it in my powder room. It comes up about halfway up the wall and lines the area behind the sink. I apparently never considered the effect that splashing water would have on the wood beadboard as you can see here (and this was repainted about a year ago):
While reading an article, "8 Easy and Cheap Things You Can Do to Transform Your Bathroom," I came across the idea of using beadboard made from cellular PVC (essentially a synthetic plastic polymer) that is water resistant, priced well, and never needs to be painted.
It's easy to find - a quick Google search shows that it can be purchased at Home Depot, Lowe's, or many other hardware or home remodeling stores.
Of course, just about everything can be replicated in plastic. And while I worry about the overuse of it, (squirreling away every plastic bag for recycling) I think this is the solution to repainting the wood every year!
There's even a Pinterest page devoted to PVC beadboard: 1000+ Ideas About PVC Beadboard
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