Resin Bound Stone

Resin bound stone is a permeable outdoor surfacing system made by mixing UV-stable polyurethane resin with natural kiln-dried aggregate on-site, then hand-troweling it over a prepared base to create a smooth, seamless, fully permeable finish. It's the premium alternative to concrete, asphalt, pavers, and stamped concrete.

Preliminary DFW ranges: driveways $24–$40/sq ft installed, patios $22–$36/sq ft, pool decks $28–$45/sq ft. Aggregate blend, sub-base condition, drainage work, and square footage drive the final price. Small residential projects under 400 sq ft carry a mobilization minimum.

20–25 years with proper install and light annual maintenance. Paverston backs installation with a 10-year workmanship warranty; the aliphatic resin itself carries 25-year UV performance data from the manufacturer.

For seamlessness, permeability, and barefoot comfort — yes. Pavers still win on individual replaceability and lower upfront cost per square foot. Resin is the choice when you want a joint-free, weed-free, cool-surface finish that reads more architectural.

For appearance, temperature, drainage, and crack resistance — yes. Concrete is cheaper per square foot upfront. Resin bound is 3–5× more expensive but has no control joints, no cracking, drains through, and stays 20–40°F cooler on hot Texas days.

No. Resin bound is fully permeable — the aggregate is mixed into the resin and troweled as one system. Resin bonded is a thin decorative layer scattered onto a resin coat over a solid base — not permeable. Paverston installs resin bound only.

Much less than concrete or asphalt. Light aggregate blends (cream, gold, buff) measure 20–40°F cooler than dark concrete under 100°F Texas sun — safe for bare feet around pools.

No. The natural aggregate face gives an SRV of 65+ wet — significantly safer than wet tile, wet concrete, or polished stone. Suitable around pools and splash zones without added grit.

Yes, when the existing slab is structurally sound and drains properly. This is one of resin's biggest advantages — you can transform a cracked, stained driveway or pool deck without demo and haul-off, saving $6–$12 per square foot.

Sub-base prep, edge restraints, on-site mixing of UV resin and aggregate in a forced-action mixer, screed and hand-trowel to 15–18 mm thickness, cure. Foot traffic in 4–6 hours, cars in 24 hours.

18 mm (about 3/4 inch) for driveways carrying full-size vehicles. Patios, pool decks, and walkways install at 15 mm.

Yes — fully. Water passes through at 3,000+ liters per square meter per hour into the permeable sub-base. That's the reason many DFW cities and HOAs accept it under impervious-cover restrictions.

In most DFW HOAs, yes. Because it's classified as permeable it often bypasses impervious-cover limits that block concrete and asphalt driveway expansions. We provide the technical spec sheet for HOA submissions.

Yes — it's one of the best pool deck surfaces for Texas. Chlorine-safe, salt-safe, slip-resistant when wet, doesn't burn feet, and drains splash-out water instantly instead of pooling.

Yes. Non-toxic once cured, non-abrasive to bare feet and paws, doesn't hold heat, and has no joints for pets to dig at.

The resin system flexes with substrate movement, so hairline concrete-style cracking doesn't happen. Damage from severe substrate failure (tree root uplift, sub-base washout) can be spot-repaired invisibly by re-troweling matching aggregate blend into the affected area.

Rinse with a garden hose weekly. Pressure wash 1–2× per year on a fan tip at moderate pressure. Oil or grease spills lift with a citrus degreaser and rinse — the resin binder is non-porous, the aggregate face doesn't absorb.

Oil and leaf tannins sit on the surface rather than absorbing. Both wash off completely with pressure washing — a major reason luxury home builders spec resin bound over natural stone or exposed aggregate.

Foot traffic 4–6 hours after install (weather dependent). Passenger vehicles 24 hours. Heavy vehicles / trailers 72 hours.

No — the resin itself is the binder. It doesn't require the periodic sealing that pavers, concrete, or stamped concrete need every 3–5 years.

Very low maintenance. Rinse weekly, pressure wash 1–2× per year, spot-treat oil spills. No re-sanding, no re-sealing, no weed treatment, no joint repair.

50+ natural blends — from cream and buff for a bright driveway, to charcoal and slate for modern architecture, to warm gold and terracotta for southwestern homes. All blends are natural stone, not dyed.

Resin bound outlasts Kool Deck by 2–3×, doesn't chip or flake, stays cooler, and is far more slip-resistant. Kool Deck is cheaper upfront; resin is the long-term value choice.

Resin doesn't crack at control joints, doesn't fade like colored concrete, stays significantly cooler, and drains. Stamped concrete is cheaper upfront but starts looking dated and cracked inside 5–7 years in Texas.

Yes — one of resin's biggest advantages. A skilled installer can trowel matching aggregate blend into a damaged patch and the repair is virtually invisible, unlike concrete or asphalt patches.

For like-for-like resurfacing (over existing concrete) most DFW cities don't require a permit. New driveway construction, expansion, or ROW approach work does — we pull permits and coordinate inspections.

Excellent. Permeability lets tree roots keep accessing water instead of forcing them to buckle a solid slab, and the flexible resin bridges minor root movement without cracking.

Yes — appraisers value it above concrete or asphalt driveways. In luxury DFW neighborhoods (Highland Park, Southlake, Preston Hollow, Prosper), resin bound surfaces show up on premium listings as a differentiator.

Yes — we blend aggregate colors to complement stone, brick, or stucco. Physical sample panels are shown on-site before install so you approve the exact color under your home's light.

Beyond appraisal value: no re-sealing costs, no crack repairs, no re-sanding, and a 20+ year lifespan. Compared to a stamped concrete deck that needs re-coating every 4–5 years, total 15-year cost of ownership is often lower.