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Get the scoop on all you need to know to succeed

There isn’t much that our expert team don’t know about resin, aggregates, rubber, wall coverings, stone carpets, and everything else in our carefully sourced range of high-quality products.

Here’s where you’ll find our tips, tricks and downloads – we’re keen to share our knowledge with you…

  • The “UVR vs Non-UV” Deep Dive: Which Resin Should You Actually Use?

    When it comes to resin bound surfacing, not all binders are created equal. The most critical decision a contractor or specifier will face is whether to utilise a standard (Non-UV) or a premium UV-stable (UVR) resin. While these products may appear identical when first poured into a forced action mixer, their performance over time in… Read More

  • Engineered Permeability: Selecting SuDS-Compliant Base Layers for Resin Surfacing

    When considering a Resin Bound driveway system, you need to consider if your current driveway will be a suitable surface. Resin-bound is a great solution for driveways, resins, aggregates, or tools for laying resin bound systems, contact Polybound today. Bases for Resin Driveways Unfortunately, you can not lay resin bound permeable paving directly onto some… Read More

  • Optimising Site Workflow: High-Performance Tools for Resin-Bound Professionals

    As with any trade, there are certain tools you will need to purchase to be able to complete your resin bound driveway project. These will be your long-term resin bound surfacing supplies. The resin bound aggregates you use from project to project may differ, but these installation tools will be consistent and utilised for every… Read More

  • Implementing SuDS-Compliant Surfacing: A Technical Guide to Permeable Resin Bound Systems

    When laying resin bound paving, it is important to ensure that it is permeable. Permeable paving allows for water to naturally pass through the surface so that it can be drained to the sub-base without affecting the paving. There are several choices in material for permeable driveways however, resin bound driveways are the most popular.… Read More

  • Budgeting for Resin-Bound Paving in 2026: Material Costs, Delivery Logistics, and Hidden Variables

    Finding a high quality resin bound supplier can be a daunting task as there are so many out there, but which one do you choose? There are several questions you should ask yourself before committing to a supplier. Keep reading as we unravel the essentials that you should ask a resin bound supplier. What Should… Read More

  • Permeability and SuDS Compliance: A Technical Comparison of Resin-Bound vs. Resin-Bonded Systems

    f you are thinking about installing a new driveway and have come across these two options: resin bound and resin bonded and you are confused…have no fear! Resin bound and resin bonded surfacing may sound similar but there are some differences between the two, which will explain in more detail down below. At Polybound, we… Read More