{"id":1333,"date":"2025-09-01T08:35:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T08:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kensmartips.com\/homeimprovement\/?p=1333"},"modified":"2025-09-01T08:35:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T08:35:57","slug":"we-spent-50000-on-our-narrowboat-then-built-a-luxury-bathroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kensmartips.com\/homeimprovement\/?p=1333","title":{"rendered":"WE SPENT \u00a350,000 ON OUR NARROWBOAT&#8230;THEN BUILT A LUXURY BATHROOM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/95XE0PUb9lc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>WE SPENT \u00a350,000 ON OUR NARROWBOAT&#8230;THEN BUILT A LUXURY BATHROOM<\/p>\n<p>For a chance to win this narrowboat grab a ticket from https:\/\/www.ukcarptech.com\/competition\/win-a-canal-boat\/<\/p>\n<p>00:00 Intro<br \/>\n00:50 Installing Waste &amp; Water Tanks<br \/>\n06:41 Building Our Narrowboat Bulkhead<br \/>\n07:52 Connecting The Water Pump<br \/>\n10:37 Installing Filler Necks &amp; Vents<br \/>\n11:52 Installing Bathroom Aqua Panel<br \/>\n14:19 Installing The Hidealoo &amp; Toilet<br \/>\n20:20 Connecting The Macerator<br \/>\n23:07 Plumbing The Bathroom Basin &amp; Tap<br \/>\n26:04 Installing Our Shower Tray &amp; Aqua Panels<br \/>\n27:27 Building The Bathroom Bulkhead<br \/>\n28:23 Installing A Shower In A Narrowboat<br \/>\n30:34 Installing Pocket Doors On Our Narrowboat<br \/>\n33:48 Installing A Vinyl Floor In The Bathroom<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re transforming our cheap narrowboat into a luxury tiny floating home, and in this episode we\u2019re taking on the interior with some of the most exciting upgrades yet! From installing the full water and waste systems to fitting an amazing new toilet, building a luxury shower that feels more boutique hotel than boat, and crafting custom doors for a high-end finish, this stage of our narrowboat restoration has truly blown the budget. Every step comes with unexpected challenges, but each upgrade takes us closer to turning this old narrowboat into a stylish modern floating home. Will our dream bathroom be worth the cost, or will it sink our renovation plans?<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking for inspiration or practical tips for your own project, this video has got you covered. Our easy-to-follow instructions make this project suitable for DIY enthusiasts.<br \/>\nIf you enjoyed this build, make sure you subscribe so you don&#8217;t miss the next step off the narrowboat restoration project and don&#8217;t forget to like, share for more home improvement ideas and projects. And if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave them in the comments below. 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