Polymeric Sand
Romex
ROMEX Ecofine Resin Jointing Sand 27.5 lb, Made in Germany
Regular price $109.99Unit priceIn stock- Ready mixed. No blending, no measuring, no leaf blower, no plate compactor. Open the...
- Resin film free. Cures without the shiny coating or milky haze that cheaper resin...
- Highly water permeable. ROMEX rates the cured mortar at 1.4 x 10-3 m/s (about...
- Pool chemical tested. Chlorine and saltwater splash are not a problem, which is why...
Polymeric Sand
Alliance
Alliance Gator Nitro Joint Sand for Pavers, Natural Stone and Porcelain Tile
Regular price $114.99Unit priceIn stock- Install rain or shine. Rain delays setting rather than ruining the joint, so the...
- Hardens top to bottom. Full-depth strength rather than a crust over loose sand.
- Permeable. Rated 0.7 to 2.3 gallons per minute per sq ft, so it works...
- Ready to use, no mixing. Straight out of the pail with a squeegee and...
Polymeric Sand
SRW Products
SRW WetLok™ Permeable Jointing Sand, 36 lb Tub, Rain Safe Install
Regular price $104.99Unit priceIn stock- Installs in the rain. Air cures on its own schedule; light rain during or...
- Permeable after set. Water drains through the joint instead of ponding, unlike polymeric sand.
- Huge joint range. One product covers 1/8 inch to 5 inches.
- Reusable. Store leftovers under about 2 inches of water in the sealed original tub;...
Polymeric Sand
Alliance
Alliance Gator Nitro X Fine Joint Sand for Pavers and Porcelain
Regular price $114.99Unit priceIn stock- Extra fine gradation. Flows into 1/8 in joints on both pavers and porcelain where...
- Rapid Flow Technology. Alliance's name for how quickly it works down into a tight...
- Apply rain or shine. Air cure, so rain delays setting rather than ruining the...
- Extra strength top to bottom. 7 day compressive strength of 926 to 1,470 psi...
Polymeric Sand
Techniseal
Techniseal NOCO STORM Wet Weather Polymeric Jointing Compound 40 lb
Regular price $114.99Unit priceIn stock- You can install it in wet weather. That is the headline. Techniseal rates STORM...
- It is permeable. Water passes through the joint rather than sitting on the surface,...
- Reusable. Material swept off the surface can be used again rather than thrown away....
- Ready to use, no mixing. Straight out of the pail into the joint.
Polymeric Sand
Alliance
Alliance Gator Aqua Rock Permeable Paver Aggregate ASTM No. 9 Granite
Regular price $58.99Unit priceIn stock- Graded to meet ASTM No. 9, the gradation permeable paver systems are specified around.
- High strength fractured granite, which locks together rather than rolling like rounded stone.
- Residential and commercial traffic rated, including driveways and parking lots.
- Reduces storm water runoff and helps prevent erosion.
Polymeric Sand
Polymeric Sand Store
Alliance Gator Nitro X Fine Joint Sand Color Samples, All 5 Colors
Regular price $15.99Unit priceIn stock- 5 containers, one per color. Black, Gunmetal, Platinum, Taupe, Vanilla.
- Wide mouth with a screw lid so you can pour a little out, compare...
- The same sand that is in the bag. Straight from a factory sealed bag,...
- Labeled by color name so you can order the full bag by the exact...
Polymeric Sand
Polymeric Sand Store
SRW WetLok Permeable Jointing Sand Color Samples, All 5 Colors
Regular price $15.99Unit priceIn stock- 5 containers, one per color. Black, Granite, Beach, Platinum, Tan.
- Wide mouth with a screw lid so you can pour a little out, compare...
- The same sand that is in the bag. Straight from a factory sealed bag,...
- Labeled by color name so you can order the full bag by the exact...
Polymeric Sand
Polymeric Sand Store
ROMEX ECOFINE Color Sample Kit, Resin Jointing Sand (All 3 Colors)
Regular price $10.99Unit priceIn stock- Homeowners jointing a pool deck, patio, or walkway who want joints that complement their...
- Contractors and landscapers who hand the kit to clients for sign off before ordering...
- Anyone stuck deciding. Torn between Stone Grey and Basalt? Neutral and Stone Grey? Stop...
Polymeric Sand
Polymeric Sand Store
Alliance Gator Nitro Joint Sand Color Samples, All 4 Colors, 2 oz
Regular price $15.99Unit priceIn stock- 4 containers, one per color. Gray, Silver, Black, Beige.
- Wide mouth with a screw lid so you can pour a little out, compare...
- The same sand that is in the bag. Straight from a factory sealed bag,...
- Labeled by color name so you can order the full bag by the exact...
Landscape Products
Romex
ROMEX PROFI-DEKO Gravel Binder, Two Part Resin for Bound Aggregate
Regular price $149.99Unit priceIn stock- Tree pits and tree surrounds, where roots need water and air but the surface...
- Decorative drainage strips along a building or a driveway edge.
- Pedestrian pathways where loose gravel would scatter.
- Light vehicular areas such as private driveways and parking spaces, rated by ROMEX for...
Polymeric Sand
Polymeric Sand Store
Techniseal NOCO STORM Color Samples, All 4 Colors, 2 oz Each
Regular price $15.99Unit priceIn stock- 4 containers, one per color. Black, Granite, Ivory, Tan.
- Wide mouth with a screw lid so you can pour a little out, compare...
- The same sand that is in the bag. Straight from a factory sealed bag,...
- Labeled by color name so you can order the full bag by the exact...
Polymeric Sand
Polymeric Sand Store
SEK Surebond Perm Chips Color Samples, All 3 Colors, 2 oz
Regular price $10.99Unit price- 3 containers, one per color. Saturn Tan, Stormy Gray, Eclipse Black.
- Wide mouth with a screw lid so you can pour a little out, compare...
- The same material that is in the bag. Straight from a factory sealed bag,...
- Labeled by color name so you can order the full bag by the exact...
Polymeric Sand
Polymeric Sand Store
SEK Surebond PS1500 Color Samples, All 3 Colors, 2 oz Each
Regular price $15.99Unit price- 3 containers, one per color. Pebble, Slate, Granite.
- Wide mouth with a screw lid so you can pour a little out, compare...
- The same material that is in the bag. Straight from a factory sealed bag,...
- Labeled by color name so you can order the full bag by the exact...
- Sold out
Polymeric Sand
SEK SUREBOND
SEK Surebond Perm Chips Permeable Paver Joint Aggregate, 50 lb Bag
Regular priceFrom $36.99Unit price- High strength crushed and washed granite. Washed matters as much as crushed, because fines...
- Meets ASTM #9 stone specs. The standard PICP joint aggregate gradation.
- 100 percent fractured surface. Every face angular, so it interlocks.
- Freeze and thaw resistant. It does not break down into fines over winters.
- Sold out
Polymeric Sand
SEK SUREBOND
SEK Surebond PS1500 Ready to Use Permeable Jointing Compound, 55 lb Pail
Regular priceFrom $129.99Unit price- Ready to use and easy to install. No mixing. Pre-wet the pavers, pour PS1500...
- Resists weed growth. The main maintenance complaint on open joints.
- Resists insect infestation. Ants in particular.
- Permeable. Water moves through rather than sheeting off.
About resin and permeable jointing sand
Resin jointing sand and permeable joint compounds for patios, driveways and walkways that need to drain, and for installs where you cannot wait for a dry weather window. These behave differently from standard polymeric sand and solve two specific problems: drainage and weather.
Read the full guide
Permeable Joints
A permeable system lets water pass through the joint into the base rather than running off the surface. Many jurisdictions now require permeable hardscape to manage stormwater, and sealing those joints with standard polymeric sand defeats the entire system.
- Required on permeable interlocking concrete pavement
- Useful anywhere runoff is a problem or drainage is poor
- Joint aggregates like Perm Chips and Aqua Rock stay open by design
Rain Safe and Air Cure
Standard polymeric sand needs a dry window after watering, usually 24 hours or more. Air cure and wet weather compounds set without that requirement, so you can install in marginal conditions or when the forecast will not cooperate. On a paid job that is often the difference between working and losing the day.
- ROMEX Ecofine: two part resin jointing sand from Germany
- SRW WetLok: pre mixed, rain day installable, joints 1/8 to 5 in
- Gator Nitro and Nitro X: air cure, install rain or shine
- Techniseal STORM: multi weather, reusable, no mixing
- SEK PS1500: ready to use permeable jointing compound
Cost and Trade Offs
These cost more per square foot than standard polymeric sand. What you buy is weather independence, drainage, or both. For a straightforward patio in good weather with normal drainage, standard polymeric sand is still the sensible choice.

