Is Polymeric Sand Better than Regular Sand for Pavers?

Spring has sprung and it is finally warm enough to start your patio and hardscape projects. Whether you are a DIYer or plan to hire a pro, we are here to help. One of the most popular projects is using pavers to repair, upgrade, or extend outdoor spaces. Pavers come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, and polymericsandstore.com has the polymeric sand and expertise to help you finish the project.

Outdoor pavers fit together like a puzzle, but like everything else outside, are subject to the whims of Mother Nature. We are often asked how to prevent weeds and bugs from popping up in the lines between the pavers so the surface stays clean and neat . . . and the answer is polymeric sand.

In the past, granite dust and sand have been used to fill in the spaces between pavers, and must be reapplied on top of the pavers on a regular basis. And still, weeds and bugs get through, and the rain washes away this top coat. Polymeric sand is different because it seals pavers in place and prevents weeds and ant hills from breaking through the paver joints. Silica and adhesive compounds are added to the granite dust or sand, cementing together the paver and the “grout” for a strong, impenetrable seal. With a variety of colors and types of polymeric sand, polymericsandstore.com has both the paver sand and other supplies you need for your hardscape project.