How to Use This Guide
This page is designed to help you make practical decisions before requesting quotes. Use the sections below to compare specification options, understand likely budget factors, and identify the questions that matter most for your property.
For cost planning, pair this guide with the resin driveway cost guide. For visual design, review the resin finishes library.
Why Choose Resin for Your Patio
Resin bound patios offer a seamless, elegant surface that transforms outdoor living spaces. Unlike paving slabs with their visible joints and potential for weed growth, resin provides a continuous finish that looks clean and feels smooth underfoot.
The material is naturally slip-resistant when dry and performs well in wet conditions — an important consideration for UK gardens. The permeable surface also means rainwater drains through naturally, eliminating the standing puddles that can make paved patios unusable after rainfall.
Beautiful resin bound patio with outdoor furniture
Popular Colour Combinations
The colour range for resin patios is extensive. Natural stone aggregates offer warm golds, honey tones, silver greys, and deeper charcoals. For a contemporary look, single-colour blends in cool grey or anthracite create a sleek, uniform appearance.
Warmer blends work beautifully with brick houses, timber garden structures, and natural planting. Cooler tones complement modern architecture, painted render, and minimalist garden designs.
Multi-tone blends that combine two or three aggregate colours add visual depth and character. A mix of golden and copper tones, for example, creates a Mediterranean-inspired feel that works particularly well in south-facing gardens.
Range of resin patio colour samples showing warm and cool options
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Layout and Design Tips
Think about how you use your outdoor space before choosing a layout. A dining area benefits from a generous, unbroken resin surface. A more organic garden design might use flowing resin paths that connect different seating and planting zones.
Borders and edging add definition to resin patios. Aluminium strip edging provides clean, modern lines. Natural stone or brick edging offers a more traditional feel and can tie the patio into existing garden walls or pathways.
- Define zones for dining, lounging, and pathways
- Use contrasting border colours for visual definition
- Consider step transitions with matching or complementary resin
- Integrate planting beds into the design for softness
- Use lighting integration — recessed spots work well with resin surfaces
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Practical Considerations
Resin patios need the same careful base preparation as driveways. If your existing patio slabs or concrete base is sound, a resin overlay may be possible. If the base has failed, full excavation and a new sub-base will be required.
Consider access for furniture and garden equipment. Resin surfaces are durable but can be scratched by dragging heavy items. Using furniture pads and being mindful when moving planters or barbecues will keep the surface looking its best.
Resin patio with integrated garden lighting and planting borders