ROMEX Ecofine Resin Jointing Sand: Pool Deck Install Guide
How ROMEX Ecofine air cure resin jointing sand works on porcelain, natural stone and concrete pavers: joint widths, base and slope, where ROMEX rules it out, install steps and coverage.
Paver Projects & How-To Guides
Step-by-step polymeric sand, paver sealing, cleaning, base and winter guides, built from the manufacturers' data sheets for the products we stock.
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Base & installation
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Adhesives & repairs
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Ice melt & winter
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Latest guides
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Polymeric Sand Installation Guides
Shop polymeric sandChoosing, installing and fixing polymeric joint sand.
Polymeric sand
Techniseal iN Natural Look Sealer: How to Apply It and Coverage
Polymeric sand
Gator Rock Bond Stone Binder: How to Install It and Coverage
Polymeric sand
Gator Hybrid Low Gloss Color Enhancer: How to Apply and Coverage
Polymeric sand
Gator Sealer Stripper: How to Strip Paver Sealer and Coverage
Paver Haze and Cleaning Guides
Shop cleanersWhite haze, efflorescence and everyday paver cleaning.
How to Seal Pavers
Shop sealersWhen and how to seal, and how long to wait.
Sealing pavers
Techniseal iN Natural Look Sealer: How to Apply It and Coverage
Sealing pavers
Techniseal HD Paver Prep: How to Clean Pavers Before Sealing
Sealing pavers
Gator Sealer Stripper: How to Strip Paver Sealer and Coverage
Sealing pavers
Techniseal JSW Wet Look Sealer: Where to Use It and Coverage
Paver Base and Installation Guides
Shop paver baseBase, bedding sand and getting the install right.
Base & installation
Gator Rock Bond Stone Binder: How to Install It and Coverage
Base & installation
ROMEX Ecofine Resin Jointing Sand: Pool Deck Install Guide
Base & installation
SRW SimplyTough Polymeric Sand: No Time Limit Install Guide
Base & installation
SRW WetLok Jointing Sand: Rain Day Install Guide, 1/8 in to 5 in
Hardscape Adhesive and Repair Guides
Shop adhesivesGluing caps and stone, filling cracks, porcelain joints.
Ice Melt Guides for Pavers and Concrete
Shop ice meltKeeping walks and pavers safe in the cold.
Ice melt & winter
Sugar Mag Natural Pet Friendly Ice Melt: Where and How to Use It
Ice melt & winter
Paw Shield Pet Friendly Ice Melt: What's In It and How to Use It
Ice melt & winter
Calcium Chloride Ice Melt Pail: How to Use It and Pick a Size
Ice melt & winter
Peladow Premier Calcium Chloride Ice Melt: How to Use and Rate
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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Rhino Power Bond Plus Polymeric Sand: Joints to 2 in GuideRhino Power Bond Plus Polymeric Sand: Joints to 2 in Guide
How Rhino Power Bond Plus polymeric sand handles paver and natural stone joints from 1/8 in to 2 in: surfaces, preinstall checks, bag sizes, planning coverage and answers on haze...
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SRW SimplyTough Polymeric Sand: No Time Limit Install GuideSRW SimplyTough Polymeric Sand: No Time Limit Install Guide
How SRW SimplyTough polymeric sand removes the activation deadline: work up to 500 sq ft at a time, haze free formula, listed surfaces, the five install steps and coverage per...
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SRW WetLok Jointing Sand: Rain Day Install Guide, 1/8 in to 5 inSRW WetLok Jointing Sand: Rain Day Install Guide, 1/8 in to 5 in
How SRW WetLok premixed permeable jointing sand installs in the rain on joints from 1/8 in to 5 in: listed surfaces and bases, data sheet limits, the four install steps...
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Techniseal STORM Jointing Compound: Wet Weather Install GuideTechniseal STORM Jointing Compound: Wet Weather Install Guide
How Techniseal STORM multi weather permeable jointing compound installs in wet or dry conditions on joints from 1/8 in to 2 in: specs, install steps, coverage per bucket and warranty.
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Techniseal EZ Sand Polymeric Sand: Residential Paver GuideTechniseal EZ Sand Polymeric Sand: Residential Paver Guide
How Techniseal EZ Sand polymeric jointing sand fits residential interlocking paver patios, walkways and driveways: specs, where it belongs, install steps and 50 sq ft coverage per 35 lb bag.
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SEK PolySweep X-Treme Polymeric Sand: Wide Joint Install GuideSEK PolySweep X-Treme Polymeric Sand: Wide Joint Install Guide
How SEK Surebond PolySweep X-Treme Wide Joint polymeric sand handles joints up to 4 in on flagstone, bluestone and pavers: specs, approved surfaces, install window, cure time and coverage per...
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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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Techniseal NOCO Polymeric Sand: No Compaction Flagstone GuideTechniseal NOCO Polymeric Sand: No Compaction Flagstone Guide
How Techniseal NOCO no compaction polymeric jointing compound handles flagstone and natural stone joints from 1/4 in to 4 in: specs, install steps, coverage per bag and warranty.
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Techniseal SmartSand Polymeric Sand: Residential Patio GuideTechniseal SmartSand Polymeric Sand: Residential Patio Guide
How Techniseal SmartSand NextGel polymeric sand handles residential paver joints under 1 in: specs, where it belongs and where it does not, install steps, sizing the order and the 15...
