Coloured Aggregates for Resin Bound Gravel: Selection & Application

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Coloured aggregates offer a striking and customisable finish to resin bound gravel projects, giving you more freedom to personalise outdoor surfaces while ensuring durability and visual appeal.

Choosing the Right Colour and Type

Aggregates come in a wide selection of colours and sizes, allowing you to design a surface to suit your taste and complement your surroundings. When selecting shades, consider how the colour will look when wet and exposed to sunlight over time. Lighter stones such as white or cream can brighten a space, while earthier or mixed tones provide a natural look suitable for driveways, patios, and public spaces. The granule size also affects the finished texture, so think about the slip resistance and look you want to achieve.

Resin Compatibility and Longevity

It’s essential to match your chosen coloured aggregate with the appropriate resin binder. Generally, non-yellowing polyurethane resin is recommended for white or light-coloured stones to preserve their brightness. For coloured or naturally darker stones, a low-yellowing epoxy resin is suitable and helps to maintain the appearance of your selected shades. Choosing the right combination will help your surface keep its colour integrity for as long as possible under UK weather conditions. The Flowstone Complete Permeable Floor Kit conveniently supplies both the resin and a range of aggregate colours, ensuring compatibility and ease of application.

When This Matters: Custom Surfaces and Outdoor Use

If you want your path, driveway or patio to reflect a particular aesthetic or blend in with existing features, coloured aggregates offer almost limitless potential. They are especially relevant for areas where visual impact and surface function are equally important, such as along walkways, around pool edges, or in public spaces wanting a distinctive appearance.

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By carefully selecting coloured aggregates and the correct resin system, your resin bound gravel projects can achieve both style and lasting performance. For more advice on kit selection and creating your ideal surface, visit our main guide: Which kit should I buy for resin bound gravel?