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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…

  • What are the different types of resin used for resin bound systems?

    Polyurethane Resins  Resin is a specially formulated two-part plastic consisting of a processed part A, cross-linked (mixed) with an isocyanate (part B). Part B comes from a large chemical plant that’s mostly unprocessed. The resin is manufactured to rigorous standards using premier, A-grade materials from a quality supply chain.  The value of resin is in… Read More

  • DIY Guide to roller coating a Resin Bound Surface

    We would advise taping up block work and PVC doors and cills prior to application.  Ensure that the surface is clean and dry prior to application.  Ensure that the weather stays dry for the curing time of 4 hours (minimum). Step 1 (Mixing) Pour 500ml of Rustins Xylene Thinners (Toolstation) into the Part A bucket… Read More

  • DIY Guide to Installing a Resin Bound Surface Without A Mixer

    We would advise setting your materials up into sections. E.g., have the stone and resin positioned around the installation area so aggregate and resin are always easily accessible. Step 1 (Concrete, block paving or slabs) Pour the primer into a decorator’s trough and roll the surface with the primer.  Take care to not splash it… Read More

  • DIY Guide to Installing a Resin Bonded Surface

    Warning: Please read these instructions completely before starting. We would advise setting your materials up into sections. E.g. have the stone and resin positioned around the installation area so aggregate and resin are always easily accessible. Step 1 (Concrete, block paving or slabs) Pour the primer into a decorator’s trough and roll the surface with… Read More

  • Guide to Suitable Bases for Resin Bound Surfacing- Part 3

    Grid Systems Ground reinforcement systems also known as “grids or tiles” are a relative newcomer to the sub-base market but have been around for over 20 Years. It is a type of permeable paving grid made from plastic that interlocks with other tiles and is used in the construction of car parks, driveways, patios and… Read More

  • Guide – What makes a suitable base for a Resin Bound System? – Part 2

    Guide to Concrete Bases Concrete is a mix of sand, crushed aggregate and a hydraulic binder such as cement. When mixed with water you are left with a dense semi-homogeneous mass.  10-15% is cement, 60-65% is aggregate and 15-20% is water. It’s a very versatile and simple-to-use product. It is so popular that it’s regarded as the second… Read More