Applying Polymeric Sand for Paver Joints

Easy step by step application of polymeric sand for your pavers so you end up with a beautiful professional looking finish on your pavers! (Product used specifically in this video is EZ Sand found at Home Depot)
00:00 Introduction
00:10 Preparing the surface
01:16 Applying the Polymeric Sand
03:54 Surface Cleaning Before Watering
04:24 Watering
05:07 Final Product

[@williampassarelli7527]

Neighbor Bob is a real one

[@BusyBeeLiving]

Good neighbors make all the difference!

[@irubio016]

Thank you for the great video! Very helpful!!

[@BusyBeeLiving]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Mndndmdkdmsn]

Thanks. About to do this tomorrow.

[@BusyBeeLiving]

Good luck!

[@xanderfloats]

Amazing Video !!!! ❤

[@BusyBeeLiving]

Glad you liked it!!

[@ranger2316]

Thanks for the video.

[@BusyBeeLiving]

You are welcome!

[@salsamenia]

Thank you

[@BusyBeeLiving]

Welcome!

[@nutflushdrawkoh]

Thank you, busy bee.

[@BusyBeeLiving]

You're welcome!

[@ladym6738]

Glad to see use of tamper rather than that big machine (not doing that). Also noting two different brush/brooms. Thanks.

[@matchoo4050]

it surprises me these companies recommend using a heavy, gas powered vibrating tool on freshly laid concrete pavers!

[@BusyBeeLiving]

Glad to help

[@GoldenState408]

you can use a plate compactor with a rubber pad over it.

[@nema151]

I bet you could get 2 of those tampers and rig up a lever joint so that when you pull in one direction, one tamper goes up, then pull in the other direction it lowers so it stomps down. It would resemble a soldier marching in place. If it could work you wouldn't need to lift a tamper repeatedly. It's still muscle powered, but at least not by your back. It would look something like this: ...../| |..●.| |/....| |.....■ ■..... |\.... |.●.| |...\| ■...| .....■ I like to tinker with wood and i think i could do it, but it would have to be metal to last. No noise pollution or back pain.

[@FoxLucie]

Wear a mask while doing this. Cement and glue not good for your lungs.

[@ParkourRhett]

Who cares. When I was a kid sitting in smoking sections at restaurants, we just died and didn't complain.

[@DB-os8qw]

Immature post. People die from lung disease. Some of those people leave friends and family never to be seen again. Somehow you can make a wise crack of it.

[@ParkourRhett]

@@DB-os8qw i agree! his post was immature. Especially the part about "Cement and glue not good for your lungs."

[@mikalrage7316]

Thank you for making this video! Not a criticism, but an observation; have a look at the difference between your posture and Neighbour Bob’s posture as you’re working. He keeps his back much more upright, even when doing the same job that you were (broom and tamping). He used his arms (safer) where you used your lower back (riskier). Being aware of your lower back posture during extended amounts of repetitive work and staying more vertical through your lumbar region can help reduce the risk of herniating a spinal disc. Unfortunately, I know this from personal experience!

[@BusyBeeLiving]

Very good points, I can't even count how many times Neighbor Bob was correcting me on this lol.

[@matchoo4050]

nice video guys. how many sq ft did one bucket cover for you? I have a 40 lb bucket of polymeric sand and I'm working with a 50 sq ft area with normal size bricks.

[@BusyBeeLiving]

In our video we were able to get about 600 sqft out of 2 buckets, so you will have plenty.

[@kbstwn2433]

Can you lay this stuff on existing uneven joints are do you have to start from scratch

[@BusyBeeLiving]

The power washing should remove any of the existing sand that is loose and as long as you take the time to tamp it so it levels the blocks out you should be good to go. Hope this makes sense.

[@lucian5304]

So basicaly this sand locks the pavers in place?

[@BusyBeeLiving]

Yes, but will need reapplication eventually (time frame depends on your climate and environment)

[@rand49er]

I'm redoing our 16-1/2 year old patio. I've thoroughly power washed it, used a cleaner, power rinsed that off, and applied a polymeric sand before watering it to activate the polymer. Ques: How long do I wait to seal it? Is 24 hours enough?

[@BusyBeeLiving]

You just want to make sure that the sand has had time to completely dry. This depends on your environment. I didn’t not seal mine, but neighbor Bob did on his and it was after 2 days during the summer months with no issues.

[@montemag]

I just purchased the exact same polymeric sand- and I do have a question. I just power washed my patio yesterday and wanted to lay the sand down today BUt they call for rain so I did not. But my question is this- after laying down the sand and brushing it and then blowing it- where will the excess sand go? My driveway starts where the patio ends to the side and I don't want to blow the sand onto my driveway and then have to blow it into the street? Am I being crazy here? Also what if it rains later in the day like a Thunderstorm( that could be a lot of water?? As mentioned I powerwashed yesterdayand there are many spaces now that I want to fil in soon but it seems that thundershowers are foreca`st for the next couple of days?? Any advice. Thank you.

[@djmommymom]

When the sand goes/blows onto adjacent areas (like the grass next to the pavers)...what keeps it from hardening in those various places (when it inevitably gets wet)?

[@BusyBeeLiving]

The sand isn't compact and dense, so it doesn't turn into large hard clumps when you blow off the excess.

[@jdp3867]

How many buckets did this take? Specifically for the walk way. I have a walk way I need to do that is about the same size.

[@BusyBeeLiving]

The whole thing took two buckets, so if you're just doing the walkway, one will be enough.

[@joepalladino4323]

How long should you wait between 1st and 2nd watering, roughly?

[@BusyBeeLiving]

For this product it’s very quick. After hitting it for the first time for 30 seconds, it says to only wait a few seconds (5-10) and then hit it for another 30. Hope this helps and great question!

[@PrimalSolutions-sk2tv]

how long did the first square area take you two fellas to complete Thanks!

[@BusyBeeLiving]

Whole project was completed within a couple of hours, and that's with moving cameras around

[@bglenn2222]

How many square feet is that patio? Based on your usage, it looks like I bought too much! I ended up buying 6 buckets for a 750sqft patio.

[@BusyBeeLiving]

Yeah that's going to be way more than needed. I had a total of about 600 sqft (325 on the main pad and 275 on the walkway) and used 2 of these buckets.

[@tammimarie]

How often does this need done and how do you know you need it done?

[@BusyBeeLiving]

Up here where the seasons can be kinda rough, I tend to do this about every 3 years or so

[@46RNHJ]

How long before I put the sealer?

[@BusyBeeLiving]

Surface should be dry before applying. I did not add a sealer, but neighbor Bob did and just gave it a day or two before applying.

[@garyp1930]

dry for how long after powerwashing

[@seanoconnor1702]

It should be fully dry before laying the sand

[@garyp1930]

@@seanoconnor1702 OK thank u!!

[@ridegriff50]

Do weeds come through?

[@BusyBeeLiving]

Eventually they will start coming through again and you have to do the process again.

[@clarkehowatt4983]

You know, you should edit yourself. So many fuddled up words in your narrative The accent is also truly off putting. I'm guessing this is maybe the 2nd time you've ever done this. Another example of the internet run amok.

[@BusyBeeLiving]

I guess you now know why HGTV isn’t calling me lol. If you think this one’s bad don’t watch my early videos! I look back and wonder what the heck I was thinking 🤦. As I get use to talking more to a camera or into a mic fingers crossed it gets better. Hopefully, the information is good, thanks for watching and sharing. Always appreciate feedback, it’s the only way to get better!

[@jmiconcarry9464]

@@BusyBeeLiving, not sure why you explained yourself to that guy. There’s a reason why it’s called “You”Tube. I found your video because I was looking for method to compact without machine. Your information was helpful and I appreciate it.

[@ranger2316]

Wow... what a snarky comment clark... geeze the guy did a great job and got the information we needed across in a clear and concise manner.

[@mikebrady7217]

Dude get a life, your criticism tells me you likely not to have many friends cause there's no grace in your game. Monday Morning QB.

[@user-wz1td2vb5e]

There is absolutely no reason to bend over hand tamping dude😂

[@BusyBeeLiving]

You sound just like Neighbor Bob correcting me the entire time we were doing this lol. I told him we need a longer handle, which prompted him to come over and prove we didn’t 🤷‍♂️.