DIY Resin Bound Gravel Kit | UV Stable Resin & Decorative Aggregate for Paths, Patios & Garden Surfaces

DIY Resin Bound Gravel Kit – Create a Smooth, Professional Resin Surface at Home

Upgrade your outdoor space with this DIY Resin Bound Gravel Kit, designed to help homeowners create a durable, seamless, and decorative resin bound finish without the need for specialist installers. Each complete kit contains UV-stable resin and premium kiln-dried decorative aggregate, making it ideal for transforming garden paths, patios, courtyards, and other pedestrian areas.

The easy-to-manage kit size provides greater control during mixing, spreading, and finishing, allowing DIY users to achieve a professional-quality result with confidence.

Key Features

• Complete DIY resin bound gravel kit
• Covers up to 1.25m² per kit (depending on application depth)
• UV-stable resin helps maintain long-lasting colour
• Tested for excellent compressive and flexural strength
• Creates a smooth, seamless decorative stone finish
• Reduces loose stones compared to traditional gravel
• Suitable for paths, patios, courtyards, and garden features
• Designed for application over stable concrete, tarmac, or paving
• Easy to maintain with sweeping or occasional pressure washing

Why Choose Resin Bound Gravel?

Unlike loose gravel, resin bound surfacing permanently bonds every stone together to form a durable, attractive surface that remains stable underfoot.

Benefits include:

• Attractive natural stone appearance
• No loose gravel migration
• Smooth walking surface
• Suitable for wheelbarrows and garden furniture
• Reduced weed growth
• Low maintenance
• UV-resistant finish for improved colour retention
• Available in a range of decorative aggregate blends

Suitable Applications

Perfect for residential landscaping projects including:

• Garden paths
• Patios
• Courtyards
• Decorative garden features
• Pathway borders
• Greenhouse surrounds
• Shed bases
• Small entrance areas
• Outdoor seating areas

Suitable Substrates

Apply only to solid, stable, well-prepared surfaces such as:

• Concrete
• Tarmac
• Stable paving
• Other rigid, bound surfaces

Not suitable for:

• Soil
• Grass
• Sand
• Loose gravel
• Unstable sub-bases

Existing cracks or movement within the substrate may transfer through the finished resin surface.

Driveway Use

This DIY kit is suitable for small areas that experience occasional light vehicle traffic, provided it is installed at the correct depth over a suitable load-bearing base.

For larger driveways or areas subject to regular vehicle use, a heavy-duty professional resin bound system is recommended.

Water Drainage

The resin bound surface features an open-textured structure that allows water to drain through the resin layer.

Please note that overall permeability depends on the base beneath the installation. Non-permeable bases such as standard concrete or conventional paving will not become fully permeable after installation.

Kit Contents

Each kit contains:

The fine 1–3mm aggregate grading provides a dense, compact, and attractive finish.

Coverage Guide

Coverage may vary depending on substrate condition, compaction, and application technique.

DIY Installation

The kit is supplied in a practical batch size, making installation more manageable for DIY projects.

For the best results:

• Prepare the surface before mixing.
• Measure and mark the installation area.
• Mix the complete contents of each component.
• Thoroughly coat all aggregate with resin.
• Spread immediately after mixing.
• Finish with a resin finishing trowel.
• Maintain a consistent application thickness.
• Work with two people where possible.

Once mixed, the material has a limited working time, so preparation is essential.

Typical Curing Time

• Light foot traffic: approximately 6–12 hours
• Full curing time depends on weather conditions and temperature.

For best results:

• Apply only when temperatures are above 7°C.
• Do not install if rain is expected before the surface has cured.

Application Process

1. Pour Part B into Part A.
2. Mix thoroughly using a drill and mixing paddle.
3. Place the aggregate into a clean mixing tub.
4. Add the mixed resin to the aggregate.
5. Mix until every stone is evenly coated.
6. Spread over the prepared surface.
7. Compact and smooth using a clean finishing trowel.

Tools Required

• Heavy-duty mixing drill or mortar mixer
• Mixing paddle
• Large clean mixing tub
• Resin finishing trowel
• Measuring tape
• Masking materials or edge restraints
• Trowel cleaning fluid
• Protective gloves
• Eye protection
• Suitable workwear

Specifications