AKW Tuff Form Wet Floor Former (All Sizes)

AKW Tuff Form Wet Floor Former – Level-Access Wet Room Base (All Sizes)

Create a professional, step-free wet room with the AKW Tuff Form Wet Floor Former — one of the UK's most trusted wet room bases for both domestic and commercial installations.

Built from high-density compressed Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), the Tuff Form delivers exceptional rigidity, moisture resistance, and a load capacity of up to 381kg (60 stone). Whether you're fitting out a family bathroom, a mobility-adapted home, or a care facility, this former provides a reliable, long-lasting foundation.

Why Choose the AKW Tuff Form?

At just 22mm deep, it creates a truly flush, level-access shower area — no steps, no lips, no trip hazards. The offset waste outlet is designed to avoid floor joists and existing pipework, making it significantly easier to install than standard centred-waste formers. It can be trimmed by up to 150mm on three sides to fit your exact space, and pre-drilled pilot holes speed up fixing to both timber and concrete subfloors.

It's compatible with slip-resistant vinyl safety flooring (ideal for care and mobility environments) or ceramic and porcelain tiles for a sleek, modern finish. A full range of AKW gravity and pumped waste options are available to suit your drainage requirements.

Key Specifications:

• Material: Compressed GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)
• Depth: 22mm
• Load Capacity: 381kg (60 stone)
• Waste Position: Offset
• Trimmable: Up to 150mm on three sides
• Floor Types: Timber and solid concrete
• Finishes: Vinyl or tiled
• Sizes: 900×900mm up to 1800×820mm (10 sizes available)

Available Sizes & Codes:

• 900 × 900mm – Code 21000
• 1000 × 1000mm – Code 21008
• 1135 × 770mm – Code 21012
• 1200 × 900mm – Code 21015
• 1200 × 1200mm – Code 21018
• 1300 × 820mm – Code 21027
• 1400 × 900mm – Code 21028
• 1500 × 820mm – Code 21036
• 1500 × 1200mm – Code 21045
• 1800 × 820mm – Code 21050

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I tile over the AKW Tuff Form? Yes. The Tuff Form's rigid GRP surface is fully compatible with ceramic and porcelain tiles when used with an appropriate waterproofing membrane.

What waste do I need? This depends on your floor finish and drainage depth. Vinyl floor installations typically use the TFWA or TF75 gravity wastes, while tiled floors use the SS-TF75 or SFWA stainless steel wastes. Pumped drainage is available via the Silentflow PGTF.

Can the former be cut to size? Yes — the Tuff Form can be trimmed by up to 150mm on three sides (not the waste side) to fit your space precisely.

Is it suitable for disabled/accessible bathrooms? Absolutely. Its 22mm profile creates a fully level access shower with no step, and its 381kg load rating exceeds requirements for most accessibility and DDA-compliant installations.

What floors can it be installed on? Both timber joisted floors and solid concrete subfloors are suitable.

Downloads

AKW Tuff Form Installation Instructions