Supply & installation · Dubai & UAE
Resin bound flooring in DubaiGravel driveways, paths & outdoor spaces.
DecoPaint supplies and installs resin bound gravel flooring in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the UAE. Dried aggregate is mixed with resin and trowelled over a suitable base to form a bound stone surface. For a villa driveway, garden path or commercial walkway, the installation starts with the traffic load, base condition and drainage route before the aggregate blend is chosen.
- System
- Resin-mixed aggregate
- Build-up
- Matched to base & traffic
- Texture
- Sample-approved stone
- Return to use
- Foot & vehicle stages
Installation guide
Resin Bound installation starts with the surface.
Commission a resin bound flooring contractor for an installed surface, including assessment, preparation, edge detailing, mixing and laying. A pedestrian path and a vehicle driveway need different specifications. We review the use, levels and existing construction before confirming the proposed system and quote.
Suitable surfaces
Existing concrete or asphalt
An overlay may be possible if the base is stable, sound and suitable for the selected system. Cracks, contamination, falls and drainage need assessment; resin bound does not repair a failing base.
New permeable construction
Where water is intended to pass through the full build-up, the supporting layers and ground drainage must be designed together. Confirm the base specification for the intended traffic.
Terraces & poolside areas
These need a separate review of waterproofing, drainage, exposure and wet slip requirements. Loose aggregate or ordinary compacted ground is not automatically a suitable laying surface.
Preparation before application
Inspect the base for movement and damage, check levels at gates and thresholds, and agree repairs or replacement where needed. Clean and prepare the receiving surface, use a compatible primer where specified, and secure edge restraints. Confirm the weather and substrate conditions meet the resin manufacturer's application requirements before laying.
Limits to agree before work starts
- A porous finish alone does not make the entire construction permeable or establish drainage compliance.
- Vehicle turning, delivery loads and ramps need an approved build-up; a path specification must not be reused without checking.
- Required movement joints and interfaces need detailing. A continuous appearance does not mean the surface can bridge moving cracks.
- Wet pool surrounds and exposed terraces need system-specific slip and weathering evidence before approval.
Resin bound or resin bonded?
Resin bound blends aggregate with resin before trowelling. Resin bonded scatters stone onto an applied resin layer. They have different textures and drainage behaviour. Approve the actual resin bound system and sample, rather than buying on a generic description such as stone carpet or resin gravel.
Where does the water go?
Water can pass through a suitably specified resin bound layer, but the layers beneath determine its onward route. Over an impermeable base, falls and a suitable outlet remain essential. Agree the drainage design, edges and maintenance access before installation; do not assume that puddles or runoff will disappear.
Why people choose it
What makes it stand apart.
01
Bound aggregate
A trowelled stone surface with a blend and texture you can review on a physical sample.
02
Details planned together
Coordinate curves, borders, gates and adjoining paving with the drainage route.
03
Specified for the traffic
Agree the base and surfacing for pedestrian or vehicle use before installation.
Approve a physical sample.
Compare physical aggregate blends beside the paving, walls and landscape materials that will remain. Review texture as well as colour. For exposed areas, ask the installer to identify the proposed resin and its UV-performance evidence; a sample's appearance alone cannot establish long-term colour stability or slip resistance.
Book a sample reviewCustom & combinations
Have a sample, or a finish in mind we haven't shown?
Send us a photo of any sample you'd like matched, or describe a combination of finishes you're after. Message the studio on WhatsApp — it's the fastest way to share a picture and get a straight answer.
- Snap your reference sample — we'll tell you if we can match it.
- Want two finishes blended? Describe the combination and we'll advise.
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Process
How we install resin bound.
A controlled, on-site sequence — each stage signed off before the next begins.
- 01
Assess base & drainage
Confirm the intended loads, soundness, falls and water route; agree repairs and the full build-up.
- 02
Prepare & restrain
Prepare the receiving base and set edges, thresholds and joint details to the approved layout.
- 03
Mix & trowel
Mix the specified dried aggregate and resin, then lay to the approved depth within the product's working conditions.
- 04
Cure & release
Protect the surface and release pedestrian and vehicle access only at the confirmed handover stages.
AI-generated finish illustrations for colour and texture reference.
At a glance
Resin Bound, in summary.
Investment
Resin Bound installation price
Published guide: AED 280–420 / m². The resin bound installation cost depends on the aggregate, area, traffic specification and base condition. Confirm whether groundworks, drainage, repairs and edging are included in the written quote, along with VAT treatment.
- Measured area, aggregate blend, resin specification and installed depth for the intended use.
- Existing-base repairs or removal, excavation and new supporting construction where required.
- Falls, drainage outlets, edge restraints, borders, steps and threshold details.
- Site access, protection, vehicle loading requirements and phased installation.
Best for
- Villa driveways with vehicle-rated build-up
- Garden paths
- Courtyards
- Commercial walkways
- Landscape entrance routes
Surfaces
- Driveways
- Paths
- Courtyards
- Assessed outdoor terraces
Aftercare
Caring for your resin bound floor.
Sweep away sand, leaves and debris so the surface's pores and nearby outlets remain clear. Remove spills with a cleaner approved for the resin system. Follow the installer's method for washing; aggressive pressure cleaning or unapproved solvents can damage the surface. Report loose areas, damage or persistent ponding for assessment, and retain the aggregate blend reference for future repairs.
Planning access
When can the surface be used again?
Keep the surface closed during application and curing. Light pedestrian access, vehicle access and full loading are separate handover stages. The installer confirms each release time from the specified resin, site temperatures and application conditions; a dry-looking surface is not permission to drive on it. Include repairs and any new-base curing in the programme before arranging access.
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Get a resin bound installation quote.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the wider UAE.
Send the emirate, approximate area, photos of the base and edges, and whether the surface will take people or vehicles. Include standing-water photos, gate and threshold levels, delivery access and your preferred completion date. We assess the base and drainage, review samples and confirm the installation scope in writing.
Your quote confirms materials and labour, repairs and preparation, access and protection, timing, curing, warranty terms, exclusions and VAT treatment.
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From the work
What our clients say.
Three notes stay in view at once: the lead story, the neighbouring context, and the next surface waiting in the queue.
FAQ
Resin Bound — questions
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Yes. We assess resin bound driveway, path and walkway projects in Dubai and across the UAE. Vehicle use must be included in the brief so the base and surfacing can be specified for the actual loading.
Our published guide is AED 280–420 per m². Area, aggregate, resin, depth and the existing base affect the quote. Groundworks, drainage and edging can change the total substantially, so ask for the measured scope, exclusions and VAT treatment in writing.
Sometimes, subject to the concrete's condition and the selected system. The installer must assess stability, cracks, levels, preparation and the water outlet. Laying a porous finish over concrete does not make the concrete permeable.
Drainage depends on the full construction, falls and outlets. The resin bound layer can be porous, but blocked pores or an unsuitable base can still cause problems. Agree the water route before the installation is priced.
Specify a resin with documented suitability for the exposure. Poolside use also needs an agreed wet slip specification, drainage and compatible surrounding details. Texture alone is not proof of slip performance, and no universal no-fade claim applies to every resin.
Use the installer's written release times for the actual resin and site conditions. Pedestrian access, vehicle access and full loading can have different waiting periods. Keep vehicles off until their handover stage is approved.
Start with a sample
Ready to see resin bound
in your space?
Book a free site visit. Bring your samples, references, and your room. We'll bring the trowel.