AKW Tuff Form Wet Floor Former 1500 x 1200mm – Slimline GRP Wet Room Former (21045)

Create a spacious, fully accessible wet room with the AKW Tuff Form 1500 x 1200mm Wet Floor Former (21045) – a professional-grade solution designed for large level-access shower installations.

Ideal for walk-in wet rooms, disabled bathrooms and luxury open-plan shower spaces, this large-format wet room former provides a durable and reliable base while maintaining a slim 22mm low-profile design that integrates easily into timber floor constructions.

Manufactured from high-strength Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), the AKW Tuff Form delivers exceptional structural rigidity and long-term durability while supporting loads of up to 381kg (60 stone).

The 1500 x 1200mm size offers a generous showering area, making it ideal for assisted showering environments, mobility-friendly bathrooms, and contemporary wet room designs where extra space and accessibility are essential.

Product Overview

The AKW Tuff Form Wet Floor Former 1500x1200mm is engineered to create a strong, stable foundation for modern wet room installations.

Its large rectangular footprint provides increased showering space compared to standard wet room formers, making it particularly suitable for assisted living environments, healthcare facilities, and spacious residential bathrooms.

The former features a trim-to-fit design, allowing installers to remove up to 150mm from three sides to accommodate joists, pipework or irregular floor layouts while maintaining full structural strength.

The offset waste outlet simplifies installation and allows greater flexibility when positioning drainage within the floor structure.

Designed to work with both gravity waste systems and pumped waste systems, the AKW Tuff Form offers installers a versatile and reliable wet room solution.

Key Features & Benefits

Large 1500 x 1200mm Showering Area

Provides a spacious wet room layout ideal for assisted showering and accessible bathroom designs.

Ultra-Slim 22mm Profile

Allows the former to sit flush within standard floor constructions to create a fully level-access shower floor.

High Strength GRP Construction

Manufactured from compressed Glass Reinforced Plastic for outstanding durability and rigidity.

High Load Capacity

Supports up to 381kg (60 stone) evenly distributed, suitable for domestic, commercial and healthcare environments.

Trim-to-Fit Flexibility

Up to 150mm can be trimmed from three sides, allowing easy adaptation during installation.

Offset Waste Position

Helps installers avoid joists and pipework when routing drainage.

Compatible with Multiple Floor Finishes

Suitable for vinyl safety flooring or tiled wet room installations.

Fast & Secure Installation

Pre-formed pilot fixing holes and a non-slip cross-hatch underside help stabilise the former during fitting.

Regulation Compliant

Designed to meet UK Building Regulations Part M, making it ideal for accessible bathroom installations.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: AKW
Product Type: Wet Floor Former
Model: Tuff Form
Product Code: 21045

Dimensions: 1500mm x 1200mm
Depth: 22mm slimline profile

Material: High-strength compressed GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

Maximum Load: 381kg (60 stone)

Trim Allowance: Up to 150mm on three sides

Waste Compatibility:
Suitable for gravity or pumped waste systems

Waste Position: Offset for easier installation

Floor Compatibility:
Designed for timber floor constructions

Surface Finish:
Smooth non-porous surface suitable for vinyl safety flooring or tiled finishes

Compliance:
UK Building Regulations Part M compliant

Waste: Not included

Typical Applications

• Large level-access wet rooms

• Walk-in shower installations

• Disabled and accessible bathrooms

• Care homes and assisted living environments

• Healthcare and hospital wet rooms

• Luxury residential bathroom renovations

Why Choose the AKW Tuff Form?

The AKW Tuff Form range is widely recognised as one of the most reliable wet room bases available in the UK. Its combination of strength, slimline design and installation flexibility makes it a preferred choice for installers, contractors and bathroom professionals.

The 1500 x 1200mm Tuff Form provides a spacious and durable foundation for modern wet room designs where accessibility, comfort and long-term reliability are essential.

Downloads

AKW Tuff Form Installation Instructions