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 job. Here at Polybound, we provide the highest quality tools and essentials for installing resin bound systems.

FOR LAYING RESIN BOUND, THE ESSENTIAL RESIN DRIVE TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:

• A Forced Action Mixer
• A Wheelbarrow
• Trowel
• Mixing Paddle
• Drill
• Transformer
• Spazzle
• White Spirit
• Cloths
• Gas Torch
• Gloves
• Duct Tape
• Chalk
• Roller & Decorator’s Tray
• Rubber Spatula
• Stopwatch
• Sheeting
• Resin Sledge

If you are new to the construction industry the chances that you have most of these tools are very slim. You may have a few pairs of gloves and some buckets around the house but that will be it. If you’re moving to resin-bound system installation from a similar industry, you may have some of the tools needed at your disposal.

Forced Action Mixers

Resin-bound materials require mixing on site. The best way to get a uniform result is to use a high-quality mixer that can be relied on. Forced action mixers are specifically designed for mixing resin and gravel. The mixer will help to ensure that gravel is evenly coated for a professional and reliable finish. Your mixer is one of the most important tools you need to lay a resin bound system.

Using a mixer to mix your materials helps to provide a high-quality finish. It helps to ensure that there are no dry areas of gravel or any areas pooled in resin. Using a high-quality mixer is the difference between successfully laying a resin bound system and failing to lay a resin bound system. Mixing multiple loads of resin and ensuring you get the same consistency each time is a job that requires machinery for accuracy.

What is a Resin Sledge?

A resin sledge is a hand-operated piece of equipment used to assist with the laying of the resin. This is a simple tool but takes a lot of hard work out of the installation and provides a smoother and more even finish. It also speeds up the installation process. A resin sledge allows the installer control over the depth laid. There are very few drawbacks to using a sledge when installing resin surfaces.

What is a Spazzle?

A spazzle is an essential part of a resin-bound system installation. It is a tool specifically designed to push resin mux around, to the edges, and into corners. Using a proper spazzle makes light work of distributing the resin and gravel mix. After the mix has been spread evenly, the next step is to compact it with afloat. This tool is used to spread the resin bound mix around. It’s recommended to have multiple spazzles available at the site if you have some installers working at the same time.

Resin Bound Paving and Driveways

If you are considering installing a resin bound driveway or resin bound paving and need tools or help with installation, contact Polybound today. Our installers are highly trained and experienced and have generated a wealth of outstanding reviews.