Why resurface?
Existing hard surfaces don’t always need replacing – they need rethinking.
StoneSet provides a smarter, lower-impact alternative to full surface demolition. By installing a thin resin-bound layer over structurally sound concrete, asphalt, tile, or pebblecrete, you can transform the look and performance of a space without the cost, disruption, and environmental impact of complete reconstruction.
Full replacement generates waste, increases labour, and extends project timelines. Resurfacing with StoneSet reduces material removal, lowers emissions, and significantly shortens installation time, while still delivering a strong, permeable, slip-resistant finish.
The result is a durable, UV-stable surface that enhances aesthetics, improves drainage performance, and extends the life of the existing substrate.
How it works?
StoneSet Premium UVR is a high-performance resurfacing solution applied as a thin, seamless layer directly over existing concrete, asphalt, tiles or pebblecrete. Engineered to deliver maximum durability with minimal disruption, it bonds tightly to the existing substrate without requiring costly or time-consuming removal.
Unlike traditional overlays or coatings that may peel, crack or trap water, StoneSet is built on advanced polyurethane resin technology that allows water to pass through, eliminating surface pooling, promoting drainage and preventing degradation beneath the surface. This makes it ideal for high-traffic pedestrian zones, driveways, shared paths and urban infrastructure.
Where other solutions rely on screeds, adhesives or intensive prep work, StoneSet’s flexible, hand-laid nature allows it to be installed efficiently even over uneven or aged surfaces without compromising long-term strength. The result is a stone-rich surface with a permanent P5 slip rating that looks premium and performs under pressure.
Our resurfacing system
StoneSet is installed directly over existing hard surfaces with minimal preparation, depending on surface condition. Where the application terminates at open edges, a suitable restraint is required. This can be achieved using aluminium angle edging or integrated with decorative borders such as block pavers or concrete sleepers.
While the StoneSet system itself is not prone to expansion or contraction, movement in the underlying substrate must be accounted for. Control joints are used to mirror existing joints in the base, allowing the surface to move in sync with the structure and mitigate reflective cracking.
This approach ensures compatibility with concrete, asphalt, tile or paver substrates while delivering a high-performance finish.
Where & why StoneSet is used
- Making safer public spaces. Decision makers must always consider the safety of the community & end users when making infrastructure changes. With a slip rating often exceeding a P5 on the wet pendulum slip test, StoneSet ensures surfaces are Australian Standard compliant no matter the intended use. Its permeable nature means no more surface pooling – from pedestrian footpaths, aged care, public tree surrounds to steep driveways & car parks.
- High solar reflective index (SRI value). With StoneSet’s vast range of light, earthy colours, a high SRI can be achieved with ease. As a result, StoneSet can reflect solar energy & dissipate heat at a high level, making it ideal for promoting energy efficient buildings & urban development and easier to achieve BASIX sustainability standards. You will find StoneSet on rooftops over waterproofing membranes & large expansive surface areas for that exact reason.
- Heritage compatibility. StoneSet allows architects & stakeholders to upgrade Australia’s historic heritage listed sites without detracting from its original charm. Nothing says Australian heritage like loose aggregate & pebblecrete, which are materials of the past in the modern construction world. With StoneSet, you can achieve a high performance result without sacrificing usability for end users, all whilst paying tribute to the sites unique, historic look & feel.
- Visual appeal. With a limitless, fully customisable premium natural stone & recycled glass colour range, there’s not a design brief that can’t be met. From high end residential driveways & pool surrounds looking for a statement surface, to schools & public spaces looking for a unique patterned design or logo, with StoneSet you can let your imagination come to life.
FAQ’s about StoneSet resurfacing
StoneSet resin bound paving typically supports up to 10 tonnes. However, the true load-bearing capacity always depends on the base beneath it. As a rule of thumb, StoneSet will perform to the same standard as the substrate for example, if a concrete driveway or car park is rated for 10-tonne vehicles, the StoneSet surface will match that capacity. For projects requiring particularly heavy-duty performance, StoneSet can provide tailored specifications and blends to ensure the system meets your exact loading requirements.
Yes! One of the unique advantages of StoneSet is that, just as it allows water to pass through, it also allows moisture to evaporate out. This means water cannot get permanently trapped between the StoneSet layer and the underlying impermeable base eliminating common issues such as popping, lifting, or delaminating that can occur with tiles, pavers, or thin coatings. In addition, resurfacing with StoneSet slows water runoff and creates a cooler, more comfortable surface underfoot, making it both practical and enjoyable.
Typically, no. StoneSet is mixed on-site and hand-laid, which means it can be applied at a variable depth to accommodate undulations or rough surfaces, provided the minimum depth is achieved. This flexibility makes the installation process efficient and clean, without the need for extensive grinding or screeding of the concrete base.
The installation rate depends on factors such as the specified depth of lay and the nature of the area (for example, large open spaces versus narrow pathways). An experienced StoneSet team can install up to 150 m² in a single day, with a more typical daily output being around 100 m².
At the core of StoneSet’s crack resistance is its advanced 2-part polyurethane resin technology. This gives the paving system unique flexibility, allowing it to absorb minor sub-base movement and thermal expansion in ways that rigid surfaces like concrete or tiles simply cannot. The result is a durable, long-lasting surface that resists cracking even under Australia’s harsh conditions.