Resin-bound walkway beside a stone-clad west coast home, installed by Treadstone

Resin-bound driveways and patios, made for Vancouver Island weather

Natural stone bound in clear, UV-stable resin and trowelled by hand into one seamless surface. Installed by our family crew from Sooke to Campbell River.

  • Rain drains straight through, so no puddles at the garage door
  • No joints, so no weeds or moss growing through
  • Usually goes right over sound concrete or asphalt

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  • Certified Vuba Stone installerTrained by Vuba specialists
  • 5.0 on Google15 reviews from our coatings customers
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  • Family-run since 2021Our own crew on every job
Water poured onto a resin-bound surface soaking straight in

No joints, no puddles, no weeds

Concrete cracks at its joints, pavers heave and grow moss, and asphalt ruts and needs seal-coating. A resin-bound surface doesn't have those weak spots.

  • Drains straight through

    Rain soaks through the surface into the base below, so it doesn't pond or sheet across the driveway.

  • Nothing for weeds to grow in

    No joints and no sand, so weeds and moss have nowhere to take root.

  • Rides out freeze-thaw

    The resin has a little give, so it moves with the seasons instead of cracking like concrete.

  • Won't yellow in the sun

    UV-stable resin keeps light stone blends looking light.

  • Low upkeep

    Sweep it and pressure wash it once or twice a year. A light reseal every five to ten years keeps it fresh.

  • Goes over what you have

    Sound concrete or asphalt can usually be resurfaced in place, without demolition.

How it compares

It costs more up front than concrete or asphalt. Here's what you get for the difference.

Resin-bound stone compared with concrete, pavers and asphalt
What mattersResin-bound stoneConcretePaversAsphalt
RainDrains through the surfaceRuns off or pondsDrains at the jointsRuns off or ponds
Weeds and mossNo joints to grow inIn cracks and control jointsIn every jointAt edges and cracks
Freeze-thawFlexes rather than crackingCracks over timeCan heave and shiftCracks and ruts
UpkeepWash yearly, light reseal every 5 to 10 yearsCrack repair, sealing if decorativeRe-sand, weed and re-levelSeal-coat every 2 to 3 years
Over an old surfaceUsually, if it's soundOld slab usually removedOld surface removedCan be paved over
Upfront costMid to highLow to midHighLowest

Typical residential installs. Permeable pavers and porous asphalt exist, but they cost more and are rare on the island.

Poseidon resin-bound stone, close up Poseidon

Choose your stone

Every blend is real stone in a clear resin, so the colour is the stone's own. Here are a few favourites. There are 32 in the full range.

Poseidon

Greys from light silver to dark granite tones. Calm and easy to live with.

From first call to finished

Most projects go from first call to finished in two or three weeks, weather permitting.

  1. Tell us about the project

    Use the quote form or call. A couple of photos help us prepare.

  2. We visit and measure

    Free site visit. We check what's underneath, measure up and bring real stone samples.

  3. A clear, written quote

    One all-in price, with any base repairs spelled out before we start.

  4. Installed by our crew

    Most driveways and patios take one to two days on site. Walk on it after a day or two, and drive on it after two to three.

Our recent installs

What our customers say

Our reviews so far come from garage floors and other coatings work. Same family, same standards outside.

5.0 15 reviews on Google
  • “Trevor with Treadstone did an excellent job on my garage. Transformed from ugly cracked concrete to a real showroom. I found Trevor hard working, got the job done on time with no delays and left a clean site. Have had no hesitation in recommending him to my friends and neighbours.”

    Barry CalvinGarage floor, Google review
  • “Trevor did our huge double garage and it came out far beyond expectations. The polyaspartic floor is warm to walk on, a breeze to clean and it looks beautiful. Trevor was professional, knowledgeable, punctual and he went above and beyond in completing our garage. …”

    Lucia LowryGarage floor, Google review
  • “Trevor transformed both our garage and crawlspace floors from cracked dusty concrete to epoxied works of art! … Trevor was easy to work with and showed up when he said he would. Fair price for work that has elevated the look of our home and covered up ugly concrete settling cracks. …”

    Jamie StratfordGarage and crawlspace, Google review

Serving all of Vancouver Island

Free site visits from Sooke to Campbell River. Further north, call and we'll work it out.

  • Greater Victoria

    Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay, Langford, Colwood, Sooke, Sidney

    Victoria
  • Cowichan Valley

    Mill Bay, Cobble Hill, Duncan, Chemainus, Ladysmith

    Cowichan
  • Central Island

    Nanaimo, Lantzville, Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Qualicum Beach

    Nanaimo
  • Comox Valley

    Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, Royston, Union Bay

    Comox Valley
  • North Island

    Campbell River and beyond, for larger projects

    North Island

Common questions

More answers on the FAQ page, or call (250) 802-6488.

How much does a resin-bound driveway cost?

It depends on the size, what's there now, edging and the blend. Published installed prices for resin-bound surfacing in the US mostly run about US$10 to US$18 a square foot, and the Canadian quotes we've seen published run about C$14 to C$20. Resurfacing a sound slab sits toward the lower end; a new permeable base adds digging and materials.

That's more than plain concrete or asphalt, and usually less than good interlocking pavers. We measure for free and send a written, all-in quote, with any base repairs spelled out.

Can it go over my existing concrete or asphalt?

Usually, yes. If the slab is structurally sound, with no major settling or crumbling, we repair the cracks, clean and prime it, lay a reinforcement mesh and trowel the stone surface over the top. That saves the cost and mess of demolition. If the base is failing, we'll show you on the site visit and price a new base instead.

How does it handle snow, ice and de-icing salt?

Well. Water drains through instead of sitting on top, so there's less to freeze, and the resin is made to flex through freeze-thaw rather than crack. For snow, use a plastic shovel, or a plow or snowblower with a plastic blade. Metal blades can scrape stones loose. Vuba doesn't publish guidance on de-icing salt, so ask us before you use any.

Does it need sealing?

Not every year. Vuba's care guide is simple: sweep it, pressure wash it once or twice a year, and give it a light reseal with a UV-stable sealer every five to ten years. There's no re-sanding, re-levelling or yearly seal-coating like pavers and asphalt need.

How long does it last?

Vuba says a properly installed and cared-for resin-bound surface lasts for decades. What shortens its life is a poor base or rushed prep, which is why we check what's underneath before we quote and fix it first.

How long does installation take?

Most driveways and patios take one to two days on site: prep first, then the install. After that, keep off it for 24 to 48 hours and don't drive on it for 48 to 72 hours, depending on the temperature. It reaches full strength in about 8 to 10 days.

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