Texmateria
Resin-Bound Gravel
Small stones locked together with clear resin. It keeps the gravel look but forms a fixed surface, with glossy binder at contacts, visible voids, and color darkening when wet.
Common names
- resin bound aggregate
- resin gravel paving
- bonded gravel
- stone carpet
Search phrases
- smooth gravel path
- resin bound driveway
- decorative aggregate paving
- stone carpet floor
Common uses
- Paths
- Entrances
- Courtyards
- Driveways
- Tree surrounds
Choosing points
- Best for approaches and exterior floors where gravel texture should be fixed and easy to walk on.
- It looks like gravel but behaves more like a continuous surface.
- UV, dirt, and resin yellowing can change the color.
- Edges and drain transitions reveal the thickness.
How it ages
- Depends on resin quality, drainage, substrate, UV exposure, and traffic load; poor areas can crack or lose stones.
What to avoid
- Do not use resin-bound gravel over a poor-draining or moving base; trapped water and movement can break the resin matrix.
