ᐅ PVC as an Alternative to Tiles for Bathroom and Kitchen Walls

Dear Forum,

I am currently converting the attic into an apartment and have installed interior partition walls for the bathroom and kitchen using timber stud construction. In the living area, the OSB board walls will be covered with drywall and painted.

In the bathroom and kitchen (only the backsplash area), I want to try a modern, seamless look. I came across a video by a tiler who simply sticks PVC panels directly onto the wall.

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I really like the appearance and it seems easy to install. I plan to glue the panels directly onto the OSB boards. Should I treat the OSB first with a primer (if so, which one) for moisture protection, and/or install a vapor barrier before gluing?

The entire apartment, including the bathroom, will be heated with underfloor heating supplied by a heat pump, which operates at a relatively low flow temperature. Suitable laminate flooring will be installed throughout.

In the wet areas, meaning the bathroom and in front of the kitchen units, I am considering either tiles or a seamless option like vinyl. Is there any reason not to use vinyl flooring over underfloor heating, or would it be better to use tiles in the bathroom because of better heat transfer?

Thank you very much,

Michael

Vinyl and PVC roofing work well. In my opinion, they can be glued directly onto OSB boards.

Thank you very much, and what about the topic of wall cladding (PVC/vinyl, etc., which is basically the same material)? The idea of stapling a vapor barrier foil doesn’t seem very good. I’m concerned that the covering won’t hold properly. Should I prime the OSB panels, and if so, with what?

Thank you

Michael