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description: "Torino or Torino Muro? Freestanding or back-to-wall installation, dimensions, tap and plumbing compared, to choose the right acrylic bathtub."
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[Bathtubs](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/bathtubs/) Published November 6, 2026 2 min read

# 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.

In this guide

1.  [Side by side](#side-by-side)
2.  [Choose Torino if…](#choose-torino-if)
3.  [Choose Torino Muro if…](#choose-torino-muro-if)
4.  [Points that do not change](#points-that-do-not-change)
5.  [Frequently asked questions](#faq-title)

Compared product

 [**Torino** Freestanding oval acrylic bathtub with two backrests](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/bathtubs/torino/)

[See the product](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/bathtubs/torino/) [Download the technical sheet](https://www.nuevabano.com/documents/nuevabano-ft-torino-en.pdf)

Compared product

 [**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)

[Torino](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/bathtubs/torino/) and [Torino Muro](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/bathtubs/torino-muro/) share the same oval design, the same seamless acrylic and the same two backrests. The difference is how they sit in the room.

## Side by side

|  | Torino | Torino Muro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Installation | Freestanding | Back to wall |
| Dimensions | 168 × 80 × 58 cm | 170 × 80 × 57 cm |
| Material | Seamless sanitary acrylic | Seamless sanitary acrylic |
| Backrests | 2 | 2 |
| Waste | Central, with overflow, included | Central, with overflow, included |
| Tap (not included) | Floor-standing mixer, or wall-mounted if near a wall | Standard wall-mounted tap |

## Choose Torino if…

-   the bathroom has space around the tub, to reach and clean it on every side
-   you want the tub to be the centrepiece, in the middle of the room or in front of a window
-   the floor can take the pipes of a floor-standing mixer

## Choose Torino Muro if…

-   the tub goes along a wall
-   you are renovating and want to keep a classic wall-mounted tap
-   you want the look of a freestanding tub in a smaller room

## Points that do not change

For both, check the position of the drain before laying the floor and keep access to the trap. On an upper floor or a timber floor, have the floor's capacity checked. Measure the access path: the tub must pass through doors and stairs.

More in our articles on [planning a freestanding bathtub](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/blog/torino-freestanding-bathtub-planning/) and [back-to-wall bathtubs](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/blog/torino-muro-back-to-wall-bathtub-renovation/), and in our [bathtub buying guide](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/bathtubs/).

## Frequently asked questions

**What is the difference between Torino and Torino Muro?**

Torino is freestanding and visible from every side. Torino Muro has a flat back to sit against a wall. Both have the same oval design, seamless acrylic and two backrests.

**Which tap goes with each model?**

Torino: a floor-standing bath mixer, or a wall-mounted tap if the tub is close to a wall. Torino Muro: a standard wall-mounted tap. Taps are not included.

**Is the waste included?**

Yes. Both come with a central waste and overflow.

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