{"id":1813,"date":"2026-05-05T07:08:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T07:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kensmartips.com\/homeimprovement\/?p=1813"},"modified":"2026-05-05T07:08:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T07:08:49","slug":"we-built-the-worlds-smallest-bathroom-it-actually-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kensmartips.com\/homeimprovement\/?p=1813","title":{"rendered":"We Built the World\u2019s Smallest Bathroom (It Actually Works)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PSv9nt9gy5A\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Can We Build The World&#8217;s Smallest Bathroom?<\/p>\n<p>\u279cFor a chance to win this campervan grab a ticket from https:\/\/www.ukcarptech.com\/competition\/win-the-home-improvements-channel-vw-crafter-with-instant-wins\/<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re continuing the transformation of our once written-off Volkswagen Crafter \u2014 and this episode gets seriously creative.<br \/>\nWith no professional experience, we take on one of the most challenging parts of any campervan build\u2026 fitting a fully functional bathroom into an unbelievably small space.<br \/>\nIn this episode, we design and build what might be the world\u2019s smallest campervan bathroom:<br \/>\n\u2022 Framing out a super compact washroom area<br \/>\n\u2022 Maximising every millimetre for function and comfort<br \/>\n\u2022 Installing waterproof wall panels and prepping for full sealing<br \/>\n\u2022 Planning the layout for a toilet, shower, and drainage system<br \/>\n\u2022 Problem-solving on the fly as we figure it all out ourselves<br \/>\nThis isn\u2019t just about squeezing things in \u2014 it\u2019s about building a smart, usable space that feels premium despite the size.<br \/>\nNo experience, no shortcuts \u2014 just learning as we go and pushing the limits of what\u2019s possible in a van conversion.<br \/>\nAnd of course\u2026 it wouldn\u2019t be one of our builds without a few unexpected challenges along the way \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n<p>00:00 Intro<br \/>\n00:43 Building The Custom Frame<br \/>\n06:03 Installing The Shower Former<br \/>\n08:31 Installing The Shower Waste<br \/>\n10:03 Framing The Bathroom Walls<br \/>\n13:00 Installing Waterproof Backer Boards<br \/>\n14:42 Cutting The PVC Wall Panels<br \/>\n16:49 Tanking The Bathroom<br \/>\n17:41 Building A Hidden Toilet<br \/>\n19:59 Tiling The Shower<br \/>\n23:01 Installing The Aqua Panels<br \/>\n23:45 Plumbing In The Shower<br \/>\n25:29 Finishing Touches<\/p>\n<p>This project started as a \u00a325k salvage van. 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Build a fully custom, show-stopping \u00a3150k campervan from scratch \u2014 documenting the entire crash repair, bodywork restoration, exterior styling upgrades, and full camper conversion process.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe and follow the full VW Crafter rebuild journey as we create one of the wildest campervan transformations on YouTube.<\/p>\n<p>@EinhellUK<br \/>\nEinhell Power Tools &#8211; https:\/\/www.einhell.co.uk<\/p>\n<p>\u279cBathroom from https:\/\/www.easybathrooms.com<br \/>\nUse code IMPROVE10 for 10% Discount<\/p>\n<p>\u279cTool Shop &#8211; https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/shop\/thehomeimprovementschanneluk<br \/>\n_______________________________________________________________________<br \/>\nMORE VIDEOS FROM THE HOME IMPROVEMENTS CHANNEL UK;<\/p>\n<p>WE DESTROYED MAT ARMSTRONG\u2019S DREAM HOUSE:<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"We Destroyed Mat Armstrong\u2019s Dream House\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p8D4uuT46-c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>WE BOUGHT A CHEAP NARROWBOAT TO RESTORE &#8211; HUGE MISTAKE?!;<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WE BOUGHT A CHEAP NARROWBOAT TO RESTORE - HUGE MISTAKE?!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y6rkm6kiMZg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>BUILDING MAT ARMSTRONGS ULTIMATE GARDEN ROOM &#8211; FULL BUILD;<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BUILDING MAT ARMSTRONGS ULTIMATE GARDEN ROOM - FULL BUILD\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o9ViUj4AoFs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n_______________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Instagram &#8211; https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thehomeimprovementschanneluk\/?hl=en<\/p>\n<p>Facebook &#8211; https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thehomeimprovementschanneluk\/<\/p>\n<p>TikTok &#8211; https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thehomeimprovementsuk<\/p>\n<p>Shop &#8211; https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/shop\/thehomeimprovementschanneluk<\/p>\n<p>Email &#8211; info@hicuk.co.uk<br \/>\n________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for watching The Home Improvements Channel UK. <\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer:<br \/>\nThe content provided by The Home Improvements Channel UK is for informational, educational, &amp; entertainment purposes only and some projects and tools may not be appropriate for all skill levels.<br \/>\nThis is a guide only and The Home Improvements Channel UK cannot be held liable for any work undertaken or damages caused.<\/p>\n<p>#CampervanBuild #VanConversion #DIYCamper #VolkswagenCrafter #VanLifeUK #TinyBathroom #CamperBathroom #SelfBuildCamper #VanLifeBuild #worldrecord<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can We Build The World&#8217;s Smallest Bathroom? 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