Common problems with traditional gravel surfacing

Less accessible
Loose gravel isn’t always comfortable for cyclists, wheelchair users, pushchairs or buggies. Wheels can sink in or roll forward less easily.

Gravel that shifts
With intensive use, the gravel often moves towards the sides of the driveway, onto the lawn or into surrounding areas. As a result, the surface needs to be re-levelled regularly.

Ruts and potholes
In places where vehicles frequently drive or turn, ruts, potholes and depressions can form. This not only creates a less tidy look, but also makes the surface less comfortable and less practical to use.

Luckily, there is a simple solution: gravel grids.

What are gravel mats?

Gravel mats, also known as gravel grids, are panels with a honeycomb structure that are placed underneath the gravel. They form a stable base that keeps the gravel neatly in place.

Thanks to this structure, the gravel is distributed and retained better. This prevents the gravel from shifting, ruts from forming, or vehicles from sinking into the surface.

A high-quality gravel mat therefore combines the natural look and water permeability of gravel with the comfort and stability of a solid surface.

Honeycomb with bees and capped honey cells

What are gravel mats?

Gravel mats, also known as gravel grids, are panels with a honeycomb structure that are placed underneath the gravel. They form a stable base that keeps the gravel neatly in place.

Thanks to this structure, the gravel is distributed and retained better. This prevents the gravel from shifting, ruts from forming, or vehicles from sinking into the surface.

A high-quality gravel mat therefore combines the natural look and water permeability of gravel with the comfort and stability of a solid surface.

What are the benefits of gravel grids?

  • Water-permeable and environmentally friendly

    Gravel grids allow rainwater to infiltrate into the ground instead of being drained into the sewer system.
  • Stable and comfortable

    A gravel mat keeps the gravel firmly in place. This creates a stable surface that is comfortable to drive and walk on.
  • Less maintenance

    Without a stabilisation system, loose gravel must be topped up, redistributed or levelled again regularly. With gravel grids, the gravel stays in place much better.
  • Natural look with strong performance

    An outdoor paving surface that looks visually soft and natural, yet performs strongly from a technical standpoint.

What do you use gravel mats for?

Gravel mats are suitable for a wide range of applications, such as:

  • driveways
  • car parks
  • garden paths
  • footpaths
  • terraces
  • access roads
  • public outdoor spaces
  • areas around buildings or offices

They are of interest for both private projects and professional and public applications.

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What do you use gravel mats for?

Gravel mats are suitable for a wide range of applications, such as:

  • driveways
  • car parks
  • garden paths
  • footpaths
  • terraces
  • access roads
  • public outdoor spaces
  • areas around buildings or offices

They are of interest for both private projects and professional and public applications.

ECCOgravel garden

Why choose ECCOgravel gravel mats?

Whether it’s a driveway, car park, garden path or professional project: with ECCOgravel you choose a sustainable solution that perfectly combines comfort, stability and water infiltration.
  • produced from fully recycled material
  • 100% recyclable
  • resistant to high-pressure loads
  • resistant to torsional loads, for example with turning vehicles
  • made from frost-resistant HDPE
  • Durable and suitable for long-term outdoor use
  • available in different colours
  • provided with thermally bonded geotextile
  • helps limit unwanted weed growth and gravel shifting