Resin Colour Options & Blend Guide

• Natural aggregates (quartz, granite, marble, flint) are combined to create each colour.
• UV‑stable resin binds the stones without altering their colour.
  Blend ratios determine the final appearance — lighter mixes use higher quartz content, darker mixes use basalt or granite.
• Texture and grain size affect how the colour looks in sunlight and shade.

The selected colour blends are introduced into the mixer in controlled stages, where an osmosis‑like action ensures the resin and aggregates fuse into a stable, even and consistent mixture ready for installation.

Customers can create a custom blend by adjusting the ratio of two or more existing colours.

Examples:

• 50% Silver Grey + 50% Pearl Grey → modern, neutral finish
• 70% Autumn Quartz + 30% Dorset Gold → warm, traditional tone
• 80% Graphite + 20% Jet Black → deep contemporary finish
• 60% Cappuccino + 40% Mocha → soft, warm driveway tone

During the free consultation we will provide sample boards so you can choose the base colour, the blend colour, and adjust the aggregate ratios. Once the colour choices are locked in we will produce the final sample before installation, this ensures our customers get the exact blend they envisioned.

Understanding Wet vs Dry Colour Behaviour

Resin bound surfaces naturally appear slightly darker when wet due to the way moisture interacts with the aggregate texture. This is normal and part of the material’s natural characteristics. When choosing your colour blend, it’s helpful to consider:

• Dry appearance: The colour you see on sample boards and during installation.
• Wet appearance: A deeper, richer tone that highlights the aggregate structure.
• Shade vs sunlight: Lighter blends brighten shaded areas, while darker blends create strong contrast in open spaces.
• Maintenance perception: Mid‑tone blends tend to hide day‑to‑day dust better than pure whites or deep blacks.

During your home visit, you’ll be shown wet and dry comparison samples so you can see exactly how your chosen blend behaves in real conditions.

How Edging Enhances Your Colour Choice

Edging stones, block borders and contrasting trims play a major role in the final appearance of your resin driveway. The right edging can:

• Define the driveway shape
• Create visual contrast
• Highlight the resin colour
• Blend the driveway into surrounding materials
• Support Chronos‑Mirrored‑Design principles by aligning modern resin finishes with traditional architectural features

Common edging choices include:

• Charcoal block edging for modern greys and graphite blends
  
• Natural stone edging for warm, traditional mixes
  
• Granite sets for premium decorative blends
  
• Brick edging for heritage‑aligned installations in older properties
  
• Contrasting borders to frame the driveway and enhance visual depth

Our consultant will review edging options during the home visit and help you match the right border to your chosen colour blend.