AKW Tuff Form8 1800× 820mm Wet Room Former Without Waste – (21138)

AKW Tuff Form8 1800 × 820mm Wet Room Former (Without Waste) – (21138)

The UK’s best-selling level-access former in an extra-long 1800 × 820mm rectangular format – the perfect drop-in replacement for standard UK baths where maximum showering length and full wheelchair accessibility are essential, without increasing the overall bathroom footprint. Same legendary 22mm ultra-low profile, unbeatable strength and lifetime guarantee.

Install fast, install once

• Only 22mm overall depth – sits perfectly over standard 18mm floorboards + 4mm ply; no joist notching or packing required
• Pre-formed semi-countersunk pilot fixing holes for quick, accurate installation
• Ribbed underside eliminates float or movement during screeding
• Trimmable up to 150mm from the octagonal waste position for on-site adjustments
• Suitable for both timber joisted and solid/screeded floors
• Fully compatible with electric underfloor heating

Strength without compromise

• Advanced SMC-GRP compression-moulded construction
• Huge 60 stone (381kg) point-load capacity on joists – unlimited on concrete floors
• Precision 1:16 built-in fall ensures rapid drainage with no pooling
• Rotatable octagonal waste position fits every common UK joist direction

The ultimate bath-to-shower conversion

• True zero-threshold level access – fully wheelchair and stretcher compatible
• Full 1800mm length provides luxurious showering space, easy turning circles and carer assistance, while the narrow 820mm width matches most existing bath spaces
• Compatible with the complete AKW range of screens, half-height doors, curtains and grab rails
• 100% recyclable and built to last a lifetime

What’s included

• 1 × Tuff Form8 1800 × 820mm wet room former -1 × Octagonal waste positioning plate (Shower waste supplied separately – wide choice of standard, low-depth and pumped options)

The professional installer’s first choice when converting a bath to a safe, spacious and truly future-proof accessible wet room with minimal building work.