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Resin Bound Patio vs Porcelain Paving: A Designer's Comparison

Porcelain is stunning — but resin bound patios offer seamless flow, better drainage and lower whole-life cost. Here's the honest comparison.

Published 20 May 2026 · By The Resi-Tech Editorial Team

Seamless resin bound patio flowing around raised planters in a UK garden

We install both. Porcelain is stunning in the right setting, but resin bound is often the smarter choice for larger gardens.

Seamless flow

Resin bound flows from patio, around raised beds, up to garden studios and around trees without a single grout line. Porcelain always needs cuts and joints.

Drainage

Porcelain requires falls, channels and often a soakaway. Resin bound drains straight through, which matters for larger patios or shaded gardens.

Cost

Quality porcelain installed lands at £180–£220/m². Resin bound is £170/m² + VAT with a faster install.

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