Gator Aqua Rock ASTM No. 9 Aggregate: Permeable Paver Guide
How Alliance Gator Aqua Rock ASTM No. 9 granite works as permeable paver joint fill and bedding: gradation, traffic rating, slopes, compaction, the install sequence and coverage per bag.
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Gator Nitro X Fine Joint Sand: Porcelain and 1/8 in Joint Guide
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Gator Dust Bond Polymeric Stone Dust: Flagstone Joints to 6 in
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Gator Maxx Sand Polymeric Sand: Overlay and 2 in Joint Guide
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Paver and polymeric sand how-to guides from the Polymeric Sand Store team. Every guide is built from the manufacturers’ technical data sheets for the products we stock from Alliance Gator, Techniseal, SEK Surebond, SRW Products, Rhino and ROMEX, so the joint widths, coverage, cure and rain-safe times you read match the bag you buy.
Start with how to choose polymeric sand, check polymeric sand coverage per bag or run the polymeric sand calculator, and plan around the weather with rain after polymeric sand. For sealing, read how to seal pavers and wet look vs natural look paver sealer. Data sheets for every product are in our TDS and SDS library.
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Gator Nitro X Fine Joint Sand: Porcelain and 1/8 in Joint GuideGator Nitro X Fine Joint Sand: Porcelain and 1/8 in Joint Guide
How Alliance Gator Nitro X extra fine air cure joint sand fills 1/8 in joints on porcelain, pavers and stone: specs, drainage base rules, install steps, coverage per 27.5 lb...
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Gator Eurostone Bond Polymeric Sand: Natural Stone Joint GuideGator Eurostone Bond Polymeric Sand: Natural Stone Joint Guide
How Alliance Gator Eurostone Bond polymeric sand handles flagstone and bluestone joints up to 1-1/2 in: specs, approved surfaces, install steps, coverage per bag and warranty.
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Gator Dust Bond Polymeric Stone Dust: Flagstone Joints to 6 inGator Dust Bond Polymeric Stone Dust: Flagstone Joints to 6 in
How Alliance Gator Dust Bond polymeric stone dust fills flagstone and wet cast joints from 1/2 in to 6 in: pedestrian only rating, base, install sequence, coverage and warranty.
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Gator Maxx Sand Polymeric Sand: Overlay and 2 in Joint GuideGator Maxx Sand Polymeric Sand: Overlay and 2 in Joint Guide
How Alliance Gator Maxx Sand polymeric sand works on traditional bases and overlays over concrete: 1/8 in to 2 in joints, drainage rules, install steps, coverage per bag and warranty.
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Gator Super Sand G2 Polymeric Sand: Rapid Set Install GuideGator Super Sand G2 Polymeric Sand: Rapid Set Install Guide
How Alliance Gator Super Sand G2 rapid set polymeric sand handles paver joints from 1/8 in to 2 in: specs, approved surfaces, the 30-30 single watering, coverage per bag and...
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Gator Super Sand Bond Polymeric Sand: Tight Joint Install GuideGator Super Sand Bond Polymeric Sand: Tight Joint Install Guide
How Alliance Gator Super Sand Bond polymeric sand handles paver joints from 1/8 in to 1 in: specs, approved surfaces, the three pass watering method, coverage per bag and warranty.
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Gator Maxx G2 Polymeric Sand: Wide Joint Install Guide to 4 inGator Maxx G2 Polymeric Sand: Wide Joint Install Guide to 4 in
How Alliance Gator Maxx G2 polymeric sand handles paver and natural stone joints up to 4 in: specs, where it can and cannot go, install steps, coverage per bag and...
