Flooring · Resin Bound
Resin BoundPermeable resin & aggregate — driveways, patios.
Decorative aggregate bound in UV-stable polyurethane resin, troweled to 18 mm thick. Smooth, seamless, permeable to water. Used on driveways, terraces, pool surrounds and pedestrian paths.
- Thickness
- 18 mm
- Time on site
- 2–3 days per 100 m²
- Sheen
- Natural matte stone
- Warranty
- 5 years
Why people choose it
What makes it stand apart.
01
Permeable
Rain drains straight through — no puddles, no surface runoff, SuDS-compliant.
02
Twenty aggregate options
From local Dubai stone to imported Mediterranean basalt and Italian glass.
03
Seamless
Continuous pour around obstacles — no joint lines, no weeds growing in the gaps.
Custom & 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.
Replies within studio hours, 7 days a week.
Process
How we install resin bound.
A controlled, on-site sequence — each stage signed off before the next begins.
- 01
Substrate prep
Concrete or compacted hardcore base; primed with a bonding primer.
- 02
Edges & curves
Aluminium or brass edge restraint set to lines you've signed off.
- 03
Pour
Aggregate and resin mixed on site to 18 mm, troweled and rolled flat.
- 04
Cure
Walkable at 6 hours, vehicle-traffic at 24 hours, fully cured at 72.
At a glance
Resin Bound, in summary.
Investment
Honest pricing.
AED 280–420 / m² depending on aggregate and area.
Best for
- Driveways
- Garden paths
- Pool surrounds
- Roof terraces
- Commercial walkways
Surfaces
- Driveways
- Paths
- Pool surrounds
- Terraces
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.
"We had three other contractors quote our penthouse refit. DecoPaint were the only ones who turned up with sample tiles before we'd even signed. The microcement bathrooms came out exactly as we'd hoped."
Mariam K.
Homeowner · Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Microcement · 110 m²
"Our restaurant interiors needed a concrete-texture finish that could handle daily kitchen heat and steam. Three years in, the walls look better than they did on day one. Quiet, professional crew."
Hisham R.
Restaurant owner · DIFC, Dubai
Concrete texture · 240 m²
"We brief contractors a lot in our practice. DecoPaint is one of the few we've kept on our preferred list. Tight communication, honest about timeline, and the marmorino finish on our last villa was textbook."
Priya S.
Senior interior designer · Studio in Al Wasl
Marmorino · 8 rooms
"Took the day off to be on site, didn't need to. They sent photos every morning, asked the right questions, finished early. The terrazzo lobby is genuinely the best surface in the building."
Omar A.
Building owner · Abu Dhabi
Terrazzo · 380 m²
"The pearl finish in our master suite is exactly what I'd been trying to describe to other contractors for two years. They got it the first time."
Lina F.
Homeowner · Arabian Ranches, Dubai
Pearl finish · 4 rooms
FAQ
Resin Bound — questions
Don't see your question? Email us — we read every one.
We use UV-stable aliphatic polyurethane — minimal yellowing over 10 years. Avoid budget aromatic resins for outdoor work.
Aggregate texture provides natural slip resistance. Pool surrounds get an additional anti-slip aggregate cast into the surface.
Most jobs run 3–6 days on site, plus a 7-day cure window before the surface is in full service.
By square metre, all-in: materials, labour, prep and a 5-year warranty. Specialty work is quoted per project.
Yes — we bring A5 hand-finished sample tiles to a review meeting at your project, anywhere in the UAE, so you can see each finish in your own light before you commit.
Across all seven emirates. Travel and lodging for crew is built into quotes outside Dubai.
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.