Resin bound garage – South Kilworth

Resin bound garage – South Kilworth

Liberty Driveways completed a resin bound flooring project for a triple garage in South Kilworth, Leicestershire. The installation involved several important preparation stages before the final resin bound aggregate topping was applied, helping create a durable and attractive finish for the garage floor.

The work included mechanical grinding, an epoxy resin damp-proof membrane (DPM) primer, a quartz scatter layer and deep-fill floor repairs, followed by the resin bound topping. This staged approach is important when installing resin bound surfaces over a prepared substrate, as the quality of the underlying floor plays a major role in the performance of the finished system.

Preparing the garage floor

Mechanical grinding and substrate preparation

A successful resin bound installation starts with suitable floor preparation. For this South Kilworth triple garage, the existing substrate was mechanically ground before the subsequent layers were installed.

Grinding helps prepare the surface for the specified coating system by removing unsuitable surface material and creating a more suitable profile for the next stages of the work. The exact preparation required depends on the condition of the original floor and the products being applied.

The preparation stage included:

• Grinding the existing substrate.
• Preparing the floor for the specified primer and subsequent layers.
• Identifying areas requiring deeper repairs before the finish was installed.
• Creating a suitable foundation for the resin bound topping.

Careful preparation is essential because applying a new surface over an unsuitable or poorly prepared substrate can compromise the finished installation.

Deep-fill floor repairs

The project also included deep-fill floor repairs. Repairing deeper defects before applying the final finish helps address localised damage and provides a more suitable surface for the remaining installation stages.

The extent and method of repair depend on the depth and condition of the damaged areas. Completing this work as part of the preparation process helps ensure that the floor is ready for the specified primer and resin bound system.

Applying the epoxy DPM primer and quartz scatter

Epoxy resin damp-proof membrane

Following preparation and repairs, an epoxy resin damp-proof membrane primer was applied. A DPM can form part of a flooring system designed to manage moisture from the substrate, subject to the product specification and the condition of the existing floor.

Moisture management is an important consideration when installing resin-based flooring systems. The appropriate primer and preparation method must be selected for the particular substrate and the requirements of the chosen materials.

Quartz scatter layer

The next stage involved a quartz scatter layer. Quartz scatter is used in specified flooring systems to create a textured intermediate layer and help provide a suitable surface for subsequent applications.

The primer and quartz stages form part of the overall system rather than being interchangeable with the final resin bound topping. Each layer has a defined role in the installation, making it important to follow the manufacturer’s requirements for application and curing.

Installing the resin bound topping

Once the preparation, repairs, primer and quartz scatter stages had been completed in accordance with the system requirements, the final resin bound topping could be installed.

Resin bound aggregate combines selected stone with resin to produce a textured, decorative surface. The aggregate and resin must be blended thoroughly before being spread and levelled across the prepared floor.

Liberty Driveways uses specialist forced action mixers for resin bound installations. These machines have a stationary drum and rotating internal paddles that actively fold, shear and blend the materials. Unlike standard drum cement mixers, which rely on gravity to tumble the contents, forced action mixers provide active mixing suited to materials that require a consistent blend.

Why the mixing process matters

• Consistent blending: helps distribute the resin throughout the aggregate.
• Uniform appearance: supports an even texture across the finished surface.
• Controlled installation: helps the installation team work with a consistent mix.
• Specialist equipment: provides a mixing method suited to resin bound aggregate.

The aggregate is then placed and levelled to create the specified finish. The installer must coordinate mixing and laying carefully because resin bound materials have a limited working time once mixed.