Waterproofing Floors Against Water Infiltration with ACQUABLOCK®

Water infiltration floor waterproofing is an effective solution for protecting floors affected by moisture penetration, surface porosity and micro-cracks. With ACQUABLOCK®, a professional consolidating water-repellent treatment, it is possible to block water infiltration at its source, reduce absorption and protect floors without demolition or invasive renovation work.

In many cases, infiltration does not depend on serious structural defects. Instead, it often comes from absorbent surfaces, worn joints or small surface fractures. For this reason, ACQUABLOCK® works particularly well on terraces, balconies, outdoor floors and damp indoor areas such as bathrooms.

Key Benefits of ACQUABLOCK®

ACQUABLOCK® creates an invisible chemical barrier that significantly reduces water absorption.
At the same time, it strengthens joints and restores material cohesion, improving surface durability.

Moreover, the treatment blocks water infiltration caused by surface cracks up to 1.5 mm and helps prevent efflorescence and algae formation.
It works on both indoor and outdoor surfaces, offering long-lasting protection.

In addition, ACQUABLOCK® resists aging, foot traffic and weather exposure.
Because it does not form surface films, it does not yellow and does not alter the original appearance.
As a result, the material keeps its natural vapor permeability.

For this reason, ACQUABLOCK® represents an ideal solution to avoid dismantling terraces, bathrooms and other infiltration-affected surfaces.

Suitable Surfaces

This treatment can be applied on:

• Porcelain stoneware (polished, matt, textured, marble-effect, wood-effect, cement-effect)

• Terracotta and clay tiles

• Natural stone such as porphyry, travertine, slate and limestone

• Marble and granite

• Cement, micro-cement and cement-based aggregates

• Mineral plasters and porous cement surfaces

When Waterproofing Against Infiltration Is the Right Choice

Waterproofing floors against infiltration is the right solution when water passes through micro-cracks under 1.5 mm, joints or porous materials.
In these situations, it is possible to stop infiltration without removing the flooring, by acting directly on material absorption.

Water Infiltration Caused by Micro-Cracks

Water infiltration represents one of the main causes of surface damage.
Over time, water enters through micro-cracks and joints, then accumulates beneath the floor.

As a result, surfaces may develop salt efflorescence, mould, detachment and damage to underlying layers.
However, a targeted treatment designed to protect floors from infiltration can solve the problem without invasive work.

Waterproofing Floors Without Demolition: How ACQUABLOCK® Works

ACQUABLOCK® penetrates deeply into the pores of the material and forms an internal, invisible barrier that greatly reduces water absorption.
Thanks to this action, floors can be waterproofed without demolition, while keeping both the aesthetic appearance and natural breathability unchanged.

Avoid Costly Renovations by Acting on Infiltration

By using ACQUABLOCK®, it becomes possible to eliminate floor infiltration and avoid expensive demolition or traditional waterproofing systems.
Therefore, this approach helps reduce costs, time and inconvenience, especially in residential environments.

Waterproofing Bathroom Floors Against Infiltration

ACQUABLOCK® is also suitable for bathroom floors, showers and wall coverings exposed to constant moisture.
The treatment protects surfaces without creating surface films, without changing colour or finish, and while maintaining vapor permeability.

Treatment Durability

Under normal conditions, ACQUABLOCK® provides protection for approximately 10 years.
However, effectiveness may decrease if structural movement creates new cracks.

In such cases, the treatment can be reapplied over time, without removing tiles or coverings.

When ACQUABLOCK® Is Not Enough

If cracks are wider than 1.5 mm, joints and fissures must be repaired before applying ACQUABLOCK®.

Incorrect Slopes and Water Stagnation

When infiltration results from incorrect slopes or persistent water stagnation, ACQUABLOCK® cannot solve structural issues.
In fact, the product works exclusively on material absorption, not on drainage defects.

Further Insights and Treatment Systems with ACQUABLOCK®

ACQUABLOCK® stands at the core of a treatment system designed to solve water infiltration on different surfaces without removing floors or coverings.
For this reason, Marbec provides technical guides and in-depth articles that explain how to intervene correctly based on the material.

Specific solutions cover:

• Porcelain stoneware affected by micro-cracks and worn joints

• Terracotta floors with high absorption

• Marble, natural stone and granite requiring non-film-forming consolidating treatments

• Cement floors, aggregates and terrazzo surfaces affected by porosity and micro-fractures

Moreover, Marbec offers educational content to help identify the causes of water infiltration in floors, terraces and showers, showing how to prevent structural damage and reduce renovation costs by acting directly on material absorption.