--- title: "Back-to-wall bathtub for renovations: Torino Muro | Nuevabaño" description: "Torino Muro back-to-wall bathtub: the look of a freestanding tub with a flat side against the wall, a standard wall-mounted tap and simpler plumbing." url: https://www.nuevabano.com/en/blog/torino-muro-back-to-wall-bathtub-renovation/ language: en --- [Bathtubs](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/bathtubs/) Published November 6, 2026 2 min read # Back-to-wall bathtub: the freestanding look in a renovation Torino Muro keeps the oval silhouette of a freestanding tub, with a flat back against the wall. A smart choice when the room or the budget for works is limited. In this guide 1. [What "back-to-wall" means](#what-quot-back-to-wall-quot-means) 2. [Why it is simpler in a renovation](#why-it-is-simpler-in-a-renovation) 3. [Plan the tap and the drain](#plan-the-tap-and-the-drain) 4. [Materials and comfort](#materials-and-comfort) 5. [Freestanding or back-to-wall?](#freestanding-or-back-to-wall) 6. [Frequently asked questions](#faq-title) The product in this article [**Torino Muro** Back-to-wall acrylic bathtub with two backrests](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/bathtubs/torino-muro/) [See the product](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/bathtubs/torino-muro/) [Download the technical sheet](https://www.nuevabano.com/documents/nuevabano-ft-torino-muro-en.pdf) Many people dream of a freestanding bathtub, but not every bathroom has the space or the floor plumbing for one. [Torino Muro](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/bathtubs/torino-muro/) offers a middle path: the soft lines of a freestanding tub, with one flat side that sits against the wall. ## What "back-to-wall" means Torino Muro is 170 × 80 cm and 57 cm high. Its long side is flat and placed against the wall, while the rest of the tub keeps the rounded shape of the [Torino](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/bathtubs/torino/) freestanding bathtub. Both ends remain free and visible. It is not a corner bathtub: it is designed to sit along a wall, with space at each end. ## Why it is simpler in a renovation - **Less space:** no need for free space behind the tub, so it fits rooms where a freestanding tub would block the way. - **A standard wall-mounted tap:** the pipes run in the wall behind the tub, as with a classic built-in bathtub. No pipes need to come up through the floor. - **Easier cleaning:** there is no gap to clean between the tub and the wall. ## Plan the tap and the drain Choose a standard wall-mounted bath tap, placed on the wall behind the tub. It is not included, so you can match it to the rest of your tapware. Torino Muro has a central waste with overflow, included. Check the position of the drain before laying the floor, and keep access to the trap for maintenance. ## Materials and comfort Like Torino, Torino Muro is made of seamless sanitary acrylic: warm to the touch, light and easy to clean. Two backrests let you bathe facing either end. Clean with a soft cloth and a mild product, without abrasive powders. ## Freestanding or back-to-wall? Choose Torino if the tub can stand away from the walls and the floor can take the pipes. Choose Torino Muro if the tub goes along a wall, or if you want to keep a classic wall-mounted tap. More advice in our [bathtub buying guide](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/bathtubs/). ## In video ## Frequently asked questions **Can Torino Muro be installed in a corner?** No. It is designed to sit with its long flat side against a wall, with both ends free. It is not a corner bathtub. **Where is the tap installed?** On the wall behind the bathtub, with a standard wall-mounted bath tap chosen separately. **What is the difference between Torino and Torino Muro?** Torino is freestanding and visible from every side, 168 × 80 cm. Torino Muro has a flat back for installation against a wall, 170 × 80 cm, and uses a standard wall-mounted tap. ## More articles [ TorinoNovember 6, 2026 ### Freestanding bathtub: how to plan space, taps and drain for Torino A freestanding bathtub needs a little more planning than a built-in one. Space around it, tap, drain and floor: everything to check before choosing Torino. Read more](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/blog/torino-freestanding-bathtub-planning/)[ Torino / Torino MuroNovember 6, 2026 ### Torino or Torino Muro: freestanding or back-to-wall bathtub? The same oval silhouette, two ways to install it. Space, tap and plumbing: how to choose between Torino and Torino Muro. Read more](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/blog/torino-vs-torino-muro-bathtub/)[ Aire Walk-InNovember 6, 2026 ### Walk-in shower layouts: three ways to use the Aire Walk-In screen Compact, standard or long shower area: how to choose between 80, 100 and 120 cm, where to place the shower head and the drain, and how to plan the floor. Read more](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/blog/aire-walk-in-shower-layout-ideas/)