{"product_id":"srw-pavermate-z3-polymeric-sand-50-lb","title":"SRW Pavermate Z3™ Polymeric Sand – 50 lb Bag","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\nSRW PAVERMATE Z3 POLYMERIC SAND — FULL-SIZE PRODUCT LISTING\nPaste into the Shopify Description field (HTML editor \"\u003c\u003e\").\nShopify-safe: inline styles + one style block (matches sample\nkit listing). Placeholders marked [LIKE THIS].\n\nUSAGE NOTE: This description is color-agnostic. Use the same\nHTML on every Z3 color listing (or one listing with variants).\nOnly the product title, page title, and meta description\nchange per color.\n\nSETUP:\n- https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/5161\/7060\/files\/srw-pavermate-z3-polymeric-sand-50-lb-bag-paver-patio-hero.png?v=1783100259: text-free lifestyle\/bag render, same\n  process as the sample kit hero\n- [TDS PDF URL] \/ [SDS PDF URL]: same Shopify Files URLs\n  used on the sample kit listing\n- https:\/\/polymericsandstore.com\/products\/srw-pavermate-z3-color-sample-kit: final URL of the color sample kit listing\n============================================================ --\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #2d2d2d; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 900px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n  \u003cstyle\u003e\n    .pss-z3full-hero {\n      background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15,15,15,0.20) 0%, rgba(15,15,15,0.50) 45%, rgba(15,15,15,0.88) 100%), url('https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/5161\/7060\/files\/srw-pavermate-z3-polymeric-sand-50-lb-bag-paver-patio-hero.png?v=1783100259');\n      background-size: cover;\n      background-position: center;\n      border-radius: 8px;\n      padding: 42px 30px;\n      margin-bottom: 20px;\n    }\n    .pss-z3full-hero-inner { margin-left: 44%; }\n    @media (max-width: 749px) {\n      .pss-z3full-hero { background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(15,15,15,0.78), rgba(15,15,15,0.78)), url('https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/5161\/7060\/files\/srw-pavermate-z3-polymeric-sand-50-lb-bag-paver-patio-hero.png?v=1783100259'); padding: 30px 22px; }\n      .pss-z3full-hero-inner { margin-left: 0; }\n    }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pss-z3full-hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pss-z3full-hero-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRain Safe in 10 Minutes. Zero Haze. Zero Dust.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0; color: #e9edee;\"\u003eSRW Pavermate Z3™ is the one sand solution for paver joints: the \u003cstrong style=\"color: #4fc3dd;\"\u003efastest rain safe activation on the market\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Portland free formula that will not haze your pavers, and joints that lock out weeds, ants, and washout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TRUST BAR --\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 22px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 6px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 13px; width: 25%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1B9CB8; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eShips Same Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom our NJ warehouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 6px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 13px; width: 25%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1B9CB8; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e50 lb Bags\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to 75 sq ft per bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 6px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 13px; width: 25%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1B9CB8; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eRain Safe in 10 Min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFastest on the market\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 6px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 13px; width: 25%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1B9CB8; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eReal Humans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(856) 418-4895\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHY Z3 --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #1B9CB8; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eWhy Contractors Ask for Z3 by Name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eCheap polymeric sand fails in three predictable ways: white haze baked onto your pavers, clouds of dust during the sweep, and joints that wash out the first time a storm rolls in early. Pavermate Z3™ was engineered around eliminating all three, based on feedback from hardscape professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero Haze.\u003c\/strong\u003e Z3 uses clear polymer technology and removes Portland cement, fly ash, and crushed limestone from the formula. Those three ingredients are what cause hazing in ordinary polymeric sands, so Z3 sets you up for a haze free finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero Dust.\u003c\/strong\u003e The polymers are specially mixed to bind to the sand particles and to each other, which reduces fines and keeps the sweep clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero Problems.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once activated, joints are rain safe in just 10 minutes, the fastest setup time on the market. An unexpected shower does not mean starting over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- COVERAGE --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #1B9CB8; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eCoverage: How Many Bags Do You Need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eEach 50 lb bag of Pavermate Z3™ typically covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow joints:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 to 75 square feet per bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide joints:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 to 30 square feet per bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eActual coverage depends on paver thickness, joint width, and joint depth. For an exact bag count, use our free \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/polymericsandstore.com\/pages\/polymeric-sand-calculator\" style=\"color: #1B9CB8; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePolymeric Sand Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e, or call or text us at \u003cstrong\u003e(856) 418-4895\u003c\/strong\u003e with your square footage and joint width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHERE TO USE --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #1B9CB8; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eWhere Z3 Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003ePavermate Z3™ is recommended by SRW for joints from 1\/16 inch up to 2 inches wide, in residential and commercial installations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConcrete pavers and clay pavers (clay must be completely dry before installation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWalkways, driveways, and patios\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFalse joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConcrete overlays, with joints up to 1 inch at intersecting points (refer to ICPI tech specs for proper overlay installation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHERE NOT TO USE — HONESTY SECTION --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #eaf6f9; border: 2px solid #1B9CB8; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #12708a;\"\u003eWhere Z3 Should NOT Be Used (Straight From the Manufacturer)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eWe would rather tell you this before you buy than argue about it after. Per SRW's technical data sheet, Pavermate Z3™ is \u003cstrong\u003enot recommended for flagstone patios, porcelain tile, or wet and heavily shaded areas\u003c\/strong\u003e, and should \u003cstrong\u003enot be used on pool copings\u003c\/strong\u003e, submerged surfaces, or constantly wet surfaces. It is not a mortar substitute: use it on pavers or slabs installed over a drainage bed (sand set), not paving stones set over concrete bedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eNot sure if your project qualifies? Call or text us at \u003cstrong\u003e(856) 418-4895\u003c\/strong\u003e before you order. We will give you a straight answer, even if the answer is that this is not the right product for your job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INSTALLATION OVERVIEW --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #1B9CB8; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eInstallation at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe full step by step guide is in the official TDS below. Here is the shape of the job:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pavers must be completely dry (wait 24 hours after rain) and compacted, with joints cleaned out on existing projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply Z3 evenly, sweep into joints to full paver depth, and compact the filled joints with a rubber plated compactor. Remove excess sand from the surface before compacting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet the height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broom off remaining sand and set joint height with a leaf blower on idle. Finished joints should sit 1\/8 inch below the top of the paver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Working in sections up to 200 square feet, water each section for a total of 2 minutes: mist first, then a light shower repeated twice. Test with a screwdriver for at least 1 inch of moisture depth, then blow off excess water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Joints are rain safe 10 minutes after activation. For best results install when no rain is forecast for 24 hours, keep irrigation systems off until fully cured, and wait 28 days before cleaning or sealing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eKeep temperatures above 32°F throughout installation and curing, and always test in a small discrete area first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- COLORS + SAMPLE KIT CROSS-LINK --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #1B9CB8; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003ePick Your Color With Confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003ePavermate Z3™ is available in \u003cstrong\u003eTan, Granite, Black, Ivory, and Beige\u003c\/strong\u003e. SRW notes in their own documentation that actual color varies by geographic location, and screens make it worse: every monitor shows color differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot 100% sure which color matches your pavers?\u003c\/strong\u003e Order our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/polymericsandstore.com\/products\/srw-pavermate-z3-color-sample-kit\" style=\"color: #1B9CB8; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e$10.99 Z3 Color Sample Kit\u003c\/a\u003e first. You get real 2 ounce samples of all five colors, filled by us from the same factory sealed bags on this page, so you can compare them on your actual stone before buying full bags. Polymeric sand is permanent once cured. Ten dollars of certainty is cheap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #1B9CB8; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #12708a;\"\u003eHow soon after installation is Z3 rain safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 minutes after joint activation, the fastest on the market. A flexible joint at that stage means the reaction has occurred but the joint is not fully cured yet. For the best long term result, install when no rain is forecast for 24 hours and allow the full cure time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #12708a;\"\u003eCan I use Z3 on flagstone or porcelain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSRW does not recommend Z3 for flagstone patios or porcelain tile, and we will not tell you otherwise just to sell a bag. Call us and we will help you figure out the right product for your surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #12708a;\"\u003eWhen can I seal my pavers after sanding?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWait 28 days after installation before cleaning and sealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #12708a;\"\u003eDoes Z3 stop weeds and ants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProperly installed and cured joints form a firm bond that locks out weed growth, ant nesting, and joint washout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #12708a;\"\u003eWhat if it is cold out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperatures must stay above 32°F throughout installation and curing. If a freeze is coming, wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #12708a;\"\u003eHow should I store extra bags?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn original packaging, in a dry place away from UV. Outdoor storage requires an opaque, waterproof tarp, and opened material should be brought into a covered area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #12708a;\"\u003eIs there anything I should know about handling it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike all polymeric sands, Z3 contains crystalline silica. Avoid breathing dust, wear eye protection during installation, and keep it out of reach of children. Full precautions are in the SDS below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- MANUFACTURER DOCUMENTATION --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #1B9CB8; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eOfficial SRW Product Documentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px 14px; margin: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #12708a;\"\u003eTechnical Data Sheet (TDS)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555;\"\u003eFull installation instructions, coverage, joint sizes, curing, storage, and application guidelines straight from SRW Products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/srwproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/PavermateZ3_TDS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #1B9CB8; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eDownload the Pavermate Z3™ TDS (PDF) →\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px 14px; margin: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #12708a;\"\u003eSafety Data Sheet (SDS)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555;\"\u003eHandling, safety precautions, and first aid information for Pavermate Z3™ polymeric sand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/srwproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pavermate-Z3-Polymeric-Sand-SDS-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #1B9CB8; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eDownload the Pavermate Z3™ SDS (PDF) →\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #777;\"\u003eDocuments are published by SRW Products. For the most current versions, visit SRWProducts.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CTA BLOCK --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #121212; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder before our daily cutoff and your Z3 ships today from New Jersey.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/polymericsandstore.com\/pages\/polymeric-sand-calculator\" style=\"color: #4fc3dd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCalculate Your Bags →\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/polymericsandstore.com\/products\/srw-pavermate-z3-color-sample-kit\" style=\"color: #4fc3dd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrder the $10.99 Color Sample Kit First →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: center; color: #555;\"\u003eQuestions about your project? Call or text \u003cstrong\u003e(856) 418-4895\u003c\/strong\u003e and you will get a real person who works with this sand every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ============================================================\nEND OF DESCRIPTION HTML\n============================================================ --\u003e","brand":"SRW Products","offers":[{"title":"50 lb \/ Black","offer_id":48470041526564,"sku":"","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 lb \/ Beige","offer_id":48470041559332,"sku":"","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 lb \/ Tan","offer_id":48470041592100,"sku":"","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 lb \/ Gray","offer_id":48470041624868,"sku":"","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 lb \/ Ivory","offer_id":48524162924836,"sku":"","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/5161\/7060\/files\/SRW_Black_50lbs_NoTips.jpg?v=1712199509","url":"https:\/\/polymericsandstore.com\/products\/srw-pavermate-z3-polymeric-sand-50-lb","provider":"Polymeric Sand Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}