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Resin Bonded Stone

 

 

 

A DECORATIVE, TEXTURED AND SLIP-RESISTANT FINISH WITH INSTANT KERB APPEAL

Resin bonded stone creates a decorative finish that is highly attractive and adds instant appeal to your property. The aggregates are scattered into a specially formulated resin to achieve a hardwearing, textured surface. This low maintenance system gives the appearance of loose natural gravel, but all stones are fully bonded to the substrate below

Resin bonded stone is available in a wide range of colours and stone sizes. It has slip-resistant, high friction properties, making it safe for pedestrians and vehicular traffic all year round. There is no need for excavation; resin bonded stone can be laid over a sound substrate such as concrete or tarmac

durable

Durable

Resin bonded stone is a very resilient surfacing system for both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. For normal domestic use, the functional lifespan of this product is approximately 8 to 15 years

 

low maintenance

Low Maintenance

The finish replicates the look of loose gravel but without the mess. As it is fully bonded to the sub-base, it does not move, migrate or wash away

Slip Resistant

The textured finish creates a highly slip-resistant surface that is ideal for access ramps and steep driveways

choices

Extensive Choice

A wide range of decorative aggregates are available, which complement your home or housing development and add instant kerb appeal

Minimal Disruption

Unlike other paving options, there is no need for excavation or groundworks; we can lay over sound substrates such as concrete and tarmac

Cost effective

Because of the limited groundworks required, Resin Bonded Stone can be much more cost effective compared to other options such as block paving

 

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

  • Driveways
  • Pathways
  • Patios
  • Steps
  • Ramps
  • Decking boards

INSTALLATION

The existing surface is fully prepared prior to installation. Primers are used to prepare concrete surfaces or pore fillers are applied to tarmac. Any surface repairs are carried out at this time. A body coat of resin is applied to the substrate at a precise thickness to hold the aggregates. The aggregates are then broadcast into the wet resin and left to cure. Once cured, the surface is thoroughly swept with an industrial sweeper to remove any loose aggregate. The surface can accommodate pedestrian traffic after 4 to 6 hours of installation. We recommend keeping vehicles off the surface for 24 hours

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS:

  • Most aggregates are sourced in the UK
  • Aggregates are natural products
  • Resins used are derived from natural plant sources
  • The system is cold applied so there are low energy requirements during installation
  • The longevity of the system means that the environmental impact is minimal

HEALTH AND SAFETY BENEFITS:

  • Excellent slip resistance makes this the perfect surface for access ramps, decking boards, steps wheelchair users and steep driveways or paths

Resin Bonded Stone Samples

Take a look at our projects
1-3mm Brittany Bronze
1-3mm Chinese Bauxite
1-3 mm Dorset Gold
1-3mm Red Granite
2-5mm Corn Flint
2-5 mm Staffordshire Pink

Take a look at out latest Resin Bonded projects

See more residential case studies

Private Driveway

Coatech previously did some work for this private client about 10 years before coming back to do the remainder of this driveway

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You may also be interested in our Commercial Resin Bonded projects

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FAQ

What is the difference between Resin BONDED Stone and Resin BOUND stone?

Whilst similar in name, the two systems have different properties, installation methods and aesthetics. The main differences are:

RESIN BOUND STONE: a smooth, porous surface. The resin and aggregates are blended together in a forced action mixer so they are fully encapsulated. The mix is then hand trowelled to a smooth finish

RESIN BONDED STONE: a textured, high friction surface similar in appearance to loose gravel. The aggregates are scattered by hand into a layer of wet resin and then swept to remove excess loose stone, leaving the ‘bonded’ stone remaining. This system is non-porous and highly slip-resistant

How long will it last?

Resin Bonded Stone is a very resilient system utilising technologies developed for highway surfacing in high friction areas such as roundabouts and junctions. As such areas with high levels of trafficking are no problem, making it a perfect system for driveways

For normal domestic use, the functional life span of Resin Bonded surfacing is about 8-15 years

What can it be installed on?

Resin Bonded Surfacing can be installed onto good smooth concrete or onto a tarmac wearing course

How long does it take to install?

The installation of a Resin Bonded Stone driveway is typically a 3-day process. All preparation works and surface repairs (if required) are carried out on Day 1. On Day 2 the installation is carried out and on Day 3 the surface is given its final sweep

Will the stone become loose?

After its initial sweep on completion, it is normal once trafficked for approximately 1-5% of stone to come loose over the lifetime of the surface. In no way does this affect the performance or integrity of the surface

How long before I can use my new surface?

It is fine to walk on the surface approximately 4-6 hours after installation. We recommend that vehicles are kept off the surface overnight for approximately 24 hours

How thick is the surface?

Normal thickness for this system is around 3-5mm dependent on the size of aggregate chosen

How large an area can you install in a day?

Up to 1000m² can be installed in a day, meaning your area is installed in no time at all, without the need for any joints in the surface

Will I need planning permission?

No, this is not required

How much does it cost?

As every project is bespoke, it is difficult to give an exact cost without a site visit to look at what work is involved. Several factors affect cost such as:

  • The area
  • The base on which it is to be laid upon
  • Choice of aggregate
  • Any preparation or additional works required

As a rough indication, prices start from approximately £40 perm²

I am interested, but I haven’t got a suitable substrate, can you help?

Yes. If necessary we can arrange for any groundworks you require to be carried out including the installation of a suitable sub-base if required. We can supply the full package. We can also carry out any edging, kerbing or drainage works if required or if you want to make any changes to the area you currently have

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