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title: "How to install and care for an acrylic bathtub"
description: "Installing a Torino freestanding or Torino Muro back-to-wall bathtub: floor, central waste, leak test, wall joint. Caring for acrylic without scratching it."
url: https://www.nuevabano.com/en/care-and-installation/bathtubs/
language: en
---

[Bathtubs](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/bathtubs/)Installation and care guide

# Bathtubs: installation and care

The [Torino](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/bathtubs/torino/) freestanding bathtub and the [Torino Muro](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/bathtubs/torino-muro/) back-to-wall bathtub are made of seamless acrylic, with waste and overflow included in a central position.

In this guide

1.  [Before installation](#before-installation)
2.  [Installation, step by step](#installation-step-by-step)
3.  [Everyday care](#everyday-care)
4.  [What to avoid](#what-to-avoid)
5.  [Frequently asked questions](#faq-title)

Products in this family

-    [**Torino**  
    Freestanding oval acrylic bathtub with two backrests](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/bathtubs/torino/) [Technical sheet](https://www.nuevabano.com/documents/nuevabano-ft-torino-en.pdf)
-    [**Torino Muro**  
    Back-to-wall acrylic bathtub with two backrests](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/bathtubs/torino-muro/) [Technical sheet](https://www.nuevabano.com/documents/nuevabano-ft-torino-muro-en.pdf)

## Before installation

-   The floor must be flat and able to carry the full bathtub and its user.
-   Plan the drain under the central waste and access to the waste for maintenance.
-   Plan the taps: floor-standing for a freestanding bathtub, wall-mounted or floor-standing for Torino Muro.
-   Unpack the bathtub on a protected surface and inspect it before installation. Handle it with two people, holding it by the base.

## Installation, step by step

1.  Fit the supplied waste and overflow with their seals.
2.  Position the bathtub and check the rim with a spirit level. Pack it if needed, following the instructions.
3.  Connect the waste to the drain with a suitable trap.
4.  Fill the bathtub and check every connection for leaks before any finishing work.
5.  Torino Muro: run a sanitary silicone joint between the back of the bathtub and the wall.
6.  Let the silicone cure for 24 hours before using the bathtub.

## Everyday care

-   After bathing, rinse and wipe the bathtub with a soft sponge.
-   Wash with soapy water or a mild detergent.
-   For limescale, use diluted white vinegar, then rinse thoroughly.
-   Light scratches in acrylic can be reduced with an acrylic polish.

## What to avoid

-   Scouring powders, abrasive pads and steel wool.
-   Acetone, nail varnish remover, thinners and solvents.
-   Concentrated ammonia-based cleaners.
-   Hot objects and cigarettes placed on the rim.
-   Hair dyes and colourants left on the surface: rinse them off immediately.

Damage caused by solvents, impacts or non-compliant installation is not covered by the [warranty](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/warranty/).

## Frequently asked questions

**How do I clean an acrylic bathtub?**

With a soft sponge and soapy water or a mild detergent, then rinse and wipe. Avoid abrasive products and solvents such as acetone.

**Can a scratch be removed from an acrylic bathtub?**

Light scratches can be reduced with an acrylic polish, applied with a soft cloth.

**Is the waste supplied?**

Yes. The waste and overflow are included, in a central position, on both Torino and Torino Muro.

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