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Painted - I would go with poplar; just because it's cheaper than maple. I don't like painted oak.
Poplar and maple are very similar except maple is harder. They both accept paint well and machine well.
John
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Maple, red oak rots quickly outside,maybe in a high humidity room too.
That being said,probably the majority of kitchen cabinets I have installed over many years were red oak. Pine should be fine but poplar really rots fast outside. I might take a chance with red oak,prefer maple of the three.
How about PVC trim? Comes in white, no need for paint but can be painted if you wish.I trimmed a vacation cottage for friends in PVC 10 years ago,both inside and outside. Looks as clean as the day I installed the trim.
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Just to add. Wood can be just fine in the bathroom. The big key is to put a good finish on it. Lots of old houses have wood wainscoting and have survived. I wouldn't worry about wood rot - just a good finish.
John
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