Firm & even
A bound surface with no loose stone to slow wheels or shift underfoot — a stable, predictable path for prams, wheelchairs and walking frames.
Pathways & garden paths that flow
Continuous, joint-free resin-bound stone paths that wind through gardens, link the front gate to the back door and stay smooth underfoot for prams, wheelchairs and mobility aids. A flexible surface that works with tree roots instead of cracking like concrete — permeable over a suitable base. Servicing Geelong, the Bellarine & Surf Coast.
Built on
5-year written guarantee
Pram- & wheelchair-friendly
Permeable over a WSUD base
UV-stable resin
The header image is an indicative render to show the finish, not a photo of a completed Terralume job — we're a new local business and won't pretend otherwise.
0 joints, seams or weeds
Why resin-bound for paths
A smooth, seamless path — start to finish
Resin-bound stone is naturally rounded aggregate trowelled on site through a clear, UV-stable resin to form one continuous surface. For pathways that means no slab joints to trip on, no pavers to lift and rock, and no loose gravel scattering into the garden — just a clean, flowing line from gate to door that holds its shape and its colour for years.
It's the kind of path you stop noticing for the right reasons: nothing catches a wheel, nothing migrates onto the lawn, and nothing needs raking back into place after every storm. Done properly, it simply works — quietly, season after season.
- Smooth and firm underfoot — comfortable for prams, wheelchairs, walking frames and bare feet, with no loose stone to push through.
- One continuous surface that flows around curves, beds and trees without joints, cuts or trip lines.
- Permeable when laid over a permeable, open-graded base — water drains through to the ground rather than pooling, subject to your site & council.
- Weed- and crack-resistant, with crisp, defined edges that hold their line season after season.
A good garden path should feel inevitable — not something you watch your step on.
That's the standard we set out to. A path that disappears underfoot in the best way: even, quiet and confident, with crisp edges that frame your planting instead of competing with it. We set out every line by hand for your garden — the curves, the falls, the way it meets steps, gates and beds — so the finished surface reads as part of the garden, not a strip laid across it.
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Set out for your garden
Curves, falls and edges drawn to your layout — not cut down from a standard rectangle.
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Honest about the ground
We tell you what your soil, trees and drainage will and won't allow — before you commit.
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Backed in writing
A fixed written quote and a 5-year workmanship guarantee, both in plain language.
Accessible by design
Smooth enough for prams, wheelchairs & mobility aids
Loose gravel grabs at pram and wheelchair wheels; pavers and concrete crack into lips and trip edges over time. A trowelled resin-bound surface is firm, even and joint-free — the kind of path you can push a pram or a wheelchair along without fighting the ground.
No joints to trip on
Seamless from edge to edge — no slab gaps, paver lips or expansion joints that catch a toe, a cane tip or a front wheel.
Slip-resistant texture
The fine, rounded aggregate gives grip without the loose-gravel slide — a comfortable, slip-resistant texture in wet or dry weather.
Flexes — doesn't crack like concrete
Tree-root friendly
Works with roots, not against them
Garden paths run past established trees, and tree roots move. A rigid concrete slab fights that movement until it cracks, lifts and trips. A resin-bound wear course is slightly flexible and, laid over a permeable base, lets water and air reach the soil around the roots.
Resin-bound path
- Slightly flexible wear course that tolerates minor movement
- Permeable build-up lets water & air reach the root zone
- Resists cracking; no slab joints to lift into trip edges
- Curves cleanly around trunks and beds
Plain concrete slab
- Rigid — root pressure leads to cracking and lifting
- Sheds water off the surface, away from the root zone
- Cracks and joints become weed lines and trip lips
- Hard to curve neatly; needs control & expansion joints
No surface is immune to significant ground movement. Large, vigorous roots can disturb any path over time — we set out edges, depth and the base build-up to give yours the best chance, and we'll be straight with you about what a site can and can't promise.
Drains through a suitable base
Permeable & WSUD-friendly
A path that lets the rain soak in
Permeability is a property of the whole build-up, not the resin alone. Laid over a clean, open-graded base, a resin-bound path lets rain drain through to the ground around your beds and trees — a Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) friendly approach under Victorian guidance.
- Drains freely through to the ground when laid over a permeable, open-graded base, rather than sheeting water onto lawns and beds.
- A WSUD-friendly, soft-landscaping-respectful build-up that keeps water in the garden — subject to your site and Greater Geelong City Council.
- Where permeability isn't needed or the ground won't allow it, the same finish can be laid over a sound existing concrete or paved path.
We design the base to suit the site — drainage performance depends on the ground, the build-up and council approval. We never claim a path is "100% permeable", "drains instantly" or "never puddles".
The build-up
How a resin-bound path is built
From the stone you walk on down to the ground. The layers — and whether the path is permeable — are set out to suit your site, the loading and council requirements.
Indicative cross-section. Depths and base build-up vary by site and council requirements, and are verified against engineering and the product TDS on every job.
Stone blends for paths
Blends that suit a garden path
Warm, natural tones tend to sit beautifully against planting and bring a path to life. These are a starting point — bring your favourites to your site assessment and we'll match real samples to your garden.
Stone images are indicative renders. Real aggregate samples are provided at your free site assessment — colours shift with light, scale and the blend specified. See all blends
See the stone in motion
The finish, up close
A closer look at the rounded ~2–5 mm aggregate bound flush in UV-stable resin — the same seamless, slip-resistant texture that makes a path easy underfoot for prams, wheelchairs and bare feet.
Honest specs
Pathway spec, in plain numbers
No overstatement. These are indicative working figures for a pedestrian path — every job is verified against the resin manufacturer's TDS/SDS and set out to suit your site.
| Aggregate | Naturally rounded, kiln-dried stone ~2–5 mm (max ~6 mm) |
|---|---|
| Coverage | ~25–30 kg/m², packed densely and bound flush |
| Depth (pedestrian) | ~15–18 mm wear course for foot-traffic paths |
| Resin dosage | ~7% by weight (typically 6.5–8%) |
| Binder | Two-part aliphatic polyurethane — UV/colour-stable (aromatic resins yellow and aren't used outdoors) |
| Suitable base | Sound existing concrete or paved path, or a permeable open-graded build-up for free drainage |
| Guarantee | 5-year written workmanship guarantee, in plain language |
All technical values are indicative and verified against the product TDS/SDS on every job. Where a path also takes occasional light vehicle access (e.g. a shared path-and-drive strip), we lift the depth to a vehicular spec — we'll advise after a site visit.
What to expect after we lay it
Cure timeline at around 20 °C. "Open to traffic" is not the same as "fully cured" — these are conservative buffers above the manufacturer's TDS minimums.
- ~6–8 hours — open to foot traffic. You can walk the path, but it isn't fully cured yet.
- ~24–72 hours — open to light vehicles, only where a path is rated for them.
- ~7 days — full chemical cure, when the resin reaches its full hardness and strength.
- Cold & winter installs take longer — all of the above lengthen in cooler weather, so we plan around the forecast.
0joints
Seamless from edge to edge — nothing to trip on
~15–18mm
Indicative pedestrian wear-course depth
~7%
Aliphatic, UV-stable resin by weight
5yr
Written workmanship guarantee
Indicative figures, verified against the product TDS/SDS on every job.
From quote to walk-on
How your path comes together
A small job, done properly. No surprises, no vanishing tradies — here's the shape of a typical pathway project from first visit to final sweep.
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Site assessment
We walk the route, check ground and drainage, talk trees and access, and match real stone samples to your garden — free and no obligation.
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Fixed written quote
A clear, itemised quote with your blend, depth, base build-up, edging and timeline set out before any work begins — and your ABN-backed company details in writing.
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Prepare & edge
We prepare or build the base, set out the line, and form crisp, defined edges so the path holds its shape and its falls.
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Trowel, cure & hand over
The resin-bound stone is trowelled flush on site and left to cure — walk-on in hours, full cure in around seven days. We clear the site, walk the path with you and hand over a simple care guide and your written guarantee.
Pathway FAQ
Common questions about resin-bound paths
Straight answers — including the bits other surfacers gloss over.
Is a resin-bound path really smooth enough for a pram or wheelchair?
Yes — that's one of its biggest strengths. Because the stone is bound flush in resin and trowelled into one continuous surface, there's no loose gravel to grab wheels and no slab joints to jolt over. It's firm, even and slip-resistant, which makes it comfortable for prams, wheelchairs, walking frames and bare feet. Where a path forms part of a formal accessibility route, we'll review the relevant requirements with you on site and set out gradients to suit.
Will it crack like concrete where tree roots push up?
It's far more forgiving than a rigid concrete slab. The resin-bound wear course is slightly flexible, so it tolerates minor ground movement that would crack and lift concrete into trip edges, and a permeable base lets water and air reach the root zone. We say "resists cracking", not "never cracks" — no surface is immune to significant root movement. We set out edges, depth and the base build-up to give your path the best chance, and we'll be honest about what a particular tree or site can promise.
Is the path permeable — will water just drain away?
Permeability is a property of the whole build-up, not the resin on its own. Laid over a clean, open-graded permeable base, a resin-bound path lets rain drain through to the ground — a WSUD-friendly approach that keeps water in the garden. Whether that's achievable depends on your ground, the base we build and Greater Geelong City Council requirements. We design the base to suit your site, and we never claim a path is "100% permeable", "drains instantly" or "never puddles". Where permeability isn't needed or the ground won't allow it, the same finish can be laid over a sound existing path.
Can you lay over my existing concrete or paved path?
Often, yes — if the existing path is sound, the resin-bound wear course can be bonded straight over it, with no demolition. That route isn't permeable (water runs off rather than through), so if free drainage matters we'd instead build a permeable open-graded base. Cracked, soft or moving slabs may need repair or a fresh build-up first. We'll tell you which path suits after a site visit.
How long until I can use the path?
At around 20 °C you can usually walk on it within about 6–8 hours, with full chemical cure at roughly 7 days. "Open to traffic" isn't the same as "fully cured", so we ask you to go gently in the first week. Everything takes longer in cold or winter weather, so we plan installs around the forecast and give you realistic timings up front.
How much maintenance does a resin-bound path need?
Very little. An occasional sweep and a gentle hose or low-pressure wash keeps it looking fresh; the bound surface is weed- and crack-resistant, so there's no raking gravel back into place and no joints sprouting weeds. We hand over a simple care guide so you know what to do — and what to avoid — to keep it at its best.
What does it cost, and how do I get a price?
Every path is different — length, width, the base build-up, edging, access and the blend all move the number — so we don't publish a misleading "from" price. We come out, measure up, talk through the options with real samples, and put it all in a fixed written quote backed by our 5-year workmanship guarantee. Book a free site assessment and we'll take it from there.
Are you properly set up to do this work in Victoria?
We're a new local business, and we'd rather earn your trust than overstate things. Domestic work in Victoria is covered by the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic) and overseen by the Victorian Building Authority and Consumer Affairs Victoria, with disputes handled through DBDRV/VCAT — and that's the framework we work within. Our quotes and 5-year written workmanship guarantee are in plain language so you know exactly where you stand. Company details, including our ABN, are confirmed in writing with your quote.
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Ready for a path that flows?
Tell us about your garden and where the path needs to go. We'll bring real stone samples to a free site assessment, recommend the right spec, depth and base, and put it all in a fixed written quote — backed by our 5-year workmanship guarantee.