How to use Easihold stone binder to fix stones with ease
Step-by-Step Tutorial: Binding decorative stones using Easihold stone binder

This little garden DIY was my first project of 2025 and it was so quick and simple that I had to share it with you. Ad info – before we get into the details I want to let you know that I used Easihold stone binder in a collaboration over on my Instagram and the link in this post is an affiliate one, but all thoughts are my own and I’m genuinely a fan of this clever product.
How to use Easihold stone binder

You will need…
Before starting, ensure you have the following materials and tools:
- Easihold stone binder
- Decorative stones (e.g., pea gravel or other suitable stones with a diameter up to 10 mm diameter)
- In-built sprayer (on some containers) or a pump action sprayer like this one from B&Q.
- Trowel or spade to turn the stones
- Protective gloves
- Easihold application guide (included with the product or accessible via the QR code on the bottle)
- Weed membrane (Optional but a good idea)
- A rake (optional but useful)
- Hose or water if washing the stones first

1. Prepare the area where you plan to use Easihold stone binder
I was revamping the area underneath our living room window. It is adjacent to the resin-bound gravel path I installed last Summer and had been a bit neglected so was bringing the whole area down aesthetically.
It’s quite narrow and as the window comes out beyond the house (I think it’s called a bow rather than a bay) there isn’t enough room for a decent size planter. There is concrete and rubble if you dig down more than a foot so you can’t easily grow anything there either so I’d got a bit stumped and left it as it was (looking a bit sad!).
After some thought, I decided to lay some decorative stones as a base and I’ll hopefully be able to buy or build a shallow planter at some point. To start, I cleared the area under the window of debris, leaf litter, old stones and any other bits that didn’t ought to be there and raked the earth level ready to start.
Note: You want to ensure the base is stable and a suitable base for the project. A free-draining base is important, as you don’t want surface water to back up in the stones and freeze in the winter as this can affect the longevity of the Easihold stone binder.
A note about optimal weather conditions
For the best results, apply Easihold in dry conditions. Warm weather is ideal, as it accelerates the evaporation process. If working in cold conditions, allow more time for drying, but ensure there is no rain during the application process. The temperature needs to be above 5 degrees Celsius, so if the forecast is freezing don’t crack open the Easihold yet!
2. Lay a weed barrier

I was keen to keep all ongoing maintenance to as little as possible, so decided to lay a weed barrier first, before the stones. You can use weed membrane but I didn’t have any around so used cardboard instead. Cardboard is great as a weed barrier, but needs to stay damp and mustn’t have any printing or dye on it, all labels must be removed and the same goes for tape and staples etc. Plain sheets of brown cardboard are ideal.
3. Choosing the best aggregate or decorative stones

Choosing the right type of stones is important as too little or too large could impact the effectiveness of the binding. Easihold works best with stones between 4-10mm, but for decorative stones that won’t receive foot traffic, larger sizes up to 15-20mm can be bound too. The product won’t work on stones larger than 20mm. For areas of foot traffic, stick to 4-10mm.
I used these stones from Amazon because the area won’t be walked on at all and is purely decorative and I was struggling to find stones in black of the correct size at the garden centres (they were all much larger or only available in huge grab bags of almost a tonne).
4. Wash the stones – if required


For my previous resin-bound and stone binder projects, I’ve used gravel sourced directly from Vuba and it’s lovely and clean as they pre-wash it. The stones I found this time were larger and much dustier so I had to give them a good hose off first.
5. Spread the stones out
I laid them on top of the cardboard still wet as the water would dampen the cardboard weed barrier. Then I left them to air dry until the next day. The stones need to be dry before you apply the Easihold or it won’t work effectively.
6. Prepare the Easihold Stone binder

- Shake the bottle of Easihold well to mix.
- Calculate how much you’ll need for the area you are looking to bind (there are instructions on the bottle, but the amount required will depend on the method you choose for application, as there are three possibilities, mixing, spraying and pouring).
I used the mixing method on my DIY steps recently and will share a post about that project soon. Pouring is exactly as it sounds, you simply pour over the stones or you can spray which is the method I used for this project. - If using the built-in sprayer that comes with some of the smaller bottles, ensure the nozzle is functioning correctly.
- If using a pump action sprayer like I did, remove the lid, decant the Easihold into the pump bottle, secure the lid and pump to remove all remaining air.
6: Apply the Easihold stone binder

- Spray the decorative stones evenly. Use slow, steady motions to ensure full coverage.
- Allow the product to penetrate the stones, forming a strong bond. The special formula works best with an even layer of application.
- Move the stones around with a trowel to mix them up and ensure they are all coated.
- Flatten them down with the back of the trowel if you want a flat surface or arrange to your desired layout before the evaporation process starts (once the water has evaporated from the Easihod the bonds are formed).
- Avoid over-saturating the stones, as using too much Easihold can affect the drying time and oversaturation can reduce effectiveness through inability to bond.
6: Add further coats

For full protection and to achieve the most robust result – apply a second coat once the first layer has dried. You can apply a third if required.
7. Allow to dry and cure

Easihold is an air-drying product. The drying process depends on the weather:
- In warm weather, expect the easihold binder to dry in 24–48 hours but allow 72 to be safe.
- The protective sheen will form as the product cures. This is great for darker stones as I found, because it stops them from being light and grey as they look when they are dry.
- Avoid disturbing the area during the curing period to ensure the crosslinking process achieves maximum strength.
Additional Tips for Best Results with Easihold stone binder
- Use Easihold on decorative aggregates for decorative flower beds or borders under windows.
- Easihold can also be applied to loose mulch, wood chips, and other landscaping materials for a clean, cohesive look.
Why Choose Easihold?
- Water-based product which is pet and child-safe.
- Works with new stones or your current aggregate.
- Designed to save time, with fast delivery time and an easy application process.