How To Use Polymeric Sand for Pavers & Interlocking Joints. Easy Install Procedure.

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[@dannyscarpati7049]

sweep sand into cracks. sweep off excess, when it looks clean sweep it again. leaf blow surface I CANT STRESS THIS ENOUGH lighty mist with water. do not flood , sit back, have a beer and admire your work

[@Chris.Brisson]

If you leaf blow, be sure to use a serious respirator.

[@youngprince716]

And when it looks clean after blowing it off, give it one more go lol

[@lennyb1963]

Hi I just watch this video and as informative as it was it was not done correctly. Flooded the sidewalk with water. He did not show I light leaf blower blowing off the dust off the top of the bricks. Therefore it’s going To leave a polymeric haze on top. Not trying to be critical but that is definitely the wrong way to add the water before blowing

[@InvestorTheory]

Not everything is shown on video. There was a sweep and this sidewalk is as good today as on the day installed. It's are my in-laws so I see it every week. Are you a contractor?

[@peterbechtel2513]

Didnt compact, didnt leaf blow, left pooling water. Yikes.

[@ZimZam131]

@@InvestorTheory So you made a video titled “How to” and you then skipped steps on the installation procedure. Classic low quality KZbin. Thanks.

[@VoynaZ]

Lenny is right. Way too much water.

[@nomad2076]

@@peterbechtel2513 how do you compact on a job where the pavers are old and uneven. I have a job coming up and am not too familiar with polymeric sand.

[@kennykolourinc1250]

suggest u sweep the sand in the joints at a 45º angle to avoid sweeping the sand out of the joints. If you sweep parallel with the joints you sweep some of the sand out of them

[@wsoares89]

You want to. It's supposed to be an eighth of an inch down

[@InvestorTheory]

ideally you should use a stamping machine with vibration to get it all in, but again we're dealing with diy quick jobs that will still hold up.

[@trnew1000]

Thanks for sharing BUT... (1) didn't vibrate or tap stones after applying sand to ensure gaps filled (2) it is important to blow sand dust off stones with leaf blowers before water application (3) water application should not be so heavy that water streams and pools.

[@InvestorTheory]

And yet after all these years it's as perfect as it was a day after. There are many ways if doing things and not all situations require the same steps

[@atyt11]

Correct.... @InvestmentTheory is wrong on this one and worse will not take ownership of his mistakes. No clean/Blow off of the excess sand, (you can seen the tops of the stones are not clean before the water was applied), Puddles and He left no final picture.

[@RMSFAM09]

@@atyt11 polymeric sand I have says do not use blower to blow off. but I see what your saying in his vid did look like a lot of sand left ion top

[@smith899]

Question please! Can I use polymeric sand if the installers already put sand in the joints?

[@alexc1926]

don't forget to use a rubber mallet to bang on the pavers to make sure the sand below is properly settled and remove pockets of air.

[@InvestorTheory]

Good call, just there wasn't really much sand here, u do that when you're going over ground,non concrete

[@edwinpino3384]

Light spray wait 20 minutes medium spray then wait an hour or two sooner if hot sunny weather. Never French like in the video unless you are using (Easy Sand) brand which is not really a polymeric sand, it uses drenching to achieve activation. I’m a DIYer doing my own work for 20 plus years

[@InvestorTheory]

Edwin is right, light or mid spray is fine, what i did is fine also, as long as you don't get the sand out of the joints, it will dry hard with little or lots of water, just will take longer with more water.

[@heytheredollfacex]

Thank you for making a simple guide.

[@InvestorTheory]

You're welcome

[@splintedvibesvibes1591]

Additionally, you want to tap each stone so the sand around it can move and compact further, then put a little more sand, then gently water.

[@InvestorTheory]

Not needed really in my project. You're referring to vibrating the stone so tge sand can settle in its place. I used glue under remember so i dont need to do that as vibrating wont do much

[@OneAcer]

A basic garden nozzle will allow you to create a finer spray and avoid water from running off the pavers.

[@skycameraview5029]

Thank you I’m going to make a business out of this

[@InvestorTheory]

100%

[@ThePaintingStoof]

very helpful video! we are considering buying polymeric sand for our patio. thank you!

[@InvestorTheory]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sA-rx5fb]

I know you said its difficult to get rid of the stains after, but how do you get rid of the stains?

[@yatusabe2537]

Try a solution called 30 Seconds Outdoor Cleaner…works nice on headstones as well

[@brio44083]

Did your plants do ok after that wash? Or do you suggest to tape everything off before the pour/spray

[@rednola9892]

should have used some sort of trim retainer...not just tape and pray.

[@atyt11]

We all screw up. Own up. This is done wrong and worse you will not take ownership of the mistakes. No clean/Blow off of the excess sand, (you can seen the tops of the stones are not clean before the water was applied), excess water leaving puddles and no final picture.

[@dcrican762]

You Forgot Paver Plastic flexible Edging strips. $12. For Six Feet at H. Depot ,,👍🏽

[@Tazdamaniac916]

Great video, but mainly on what not to do. No proper grading, you can see water pooling. Poly sand was not agitated into the joints, but rather just brushed into. Poly sand dust was not blown off the surface. And finally the paver should have been misted for 30 seconds, foaming of water is a bad sign. i suspect the bond between the joints are weaker due water saturation.

[@InvestorTheory]

Thanks but I don't need a contractor advice .. it still there years later and cost under $200...I don't understand why I should pay 10 to 20 times more to do it the contractor way

[@Assassin1959]

@@InvestorTheory I took his comment as a constructive criticism not as criticizing your work. Constructive criticisms is how we learn and do things better and the right way. Thanks for the info video.

[@sethmoking]

What does it mean to agitate into the joints? How do I do that?

[@flat6fever680]

Guess they like pooling water when it rains? Probably not in a zone that freezes. We always try to grade slightly away from house but these people may not have a basement that gets wet. I would say to anyone watching this to grade the projects slightly away from the house.

[@sandeepdudee2813]

easy to follow video, thanks

[@InvestorTheory]

Glad it helped

[@laurascrivener3564]

p sure you used too much water here. That was the mistake I made last year I think. IF you see that foam you're watching your glue float away

[@InvestorTheory]

Glue was just fine, its held up over the years no issues and just as strong as the day made

[@boxingcoachdz6846]

Can we mix jointing sand with dry cement to fill the gaps then wet it after? Second question: I've seen builders mix cement and jointing sand and spread it all over the flat bed of sharp sand, put the slabs down, then wet the slabs for a few minutes. What do you reckon? Is it a good idea?

[@InvestorTheory]

I think sand a cement should work as well. But polymeric sand is only 15 a bag from a nursery of paver shop and it's much easier it seems.

[@ragnarkisten]

Cement might cause discoloration on the tiles. Speaking from experience!

[@funkymonk542]

Hello I put down stepping stones in the back yard and want to apply sand in between them . There is 8 stones 10 inches apart from each other . Is there a top sealer I can use after I tampered / or wet the sand for grains of sand won’t come out ?

[@InvestorTheory]

Polymeric sand solidifies all other sand even with tampering will eventually come out

[@funkymonk542]

@@InvestorTheory thanks man

[@DZ-jm2hx]

Do you have to reseal it every a few years?

[@InvestorTheory]

no, polymeric sand dries very hard, almost like grout or cement. unless you didn't tamp it down or you used inferior polymeric sand, it won't come out of the joints.

[@TheBobelly628]

Thanks 😊

[@InvestorTheory]

Glad I could help

[@JustCallMeX]

What brand of polymeric are you using?

[@kiwigirlNZ]

Gator. It’s in the description box.

[@ELEVOPR]

Wow you missed sweeping the excess and then using a Blower to remove all top level little sand particles your broom left behind, Like you said, once that sand dries its stays right on the pavers. Also you didn't hose it an an again to get off excess sand and then come back and spray mist it again removing an top sand on stones before it dries on stone. Any After Video? I would be curious to see how these came out with you missing a few steps including compounding sand into joints so they can get deep down the joints and then do another sand sweet. Im curious how long it would last with things gowning between them if joints are fully sealed.

[@InvestorTheory]

Actually no I didn't. U sweep the excess while getting it in the joints.

[@ELEVOPR]

@@InvestorTheory No way you can blow away all the excess with sweeping, you need a blower for the smaller particles that stay in the groves on the top of the stone.

[@TheRussellStover]

How does the poly sand affect your lungs if you have that kind of dust blowing around?

[@rubyredjeans]

Yes I read the sand often has Silica in it - the same stuff that stonemasons are getting lung cancer from after continued breathing in the dust of cutting synthetic stone kitchen bench tops/counter tops . So everyone should wear a mask when using the polymeric sand and change your clothes after you’ve finished installing the sand.

[@joncocio4995]

Notice all the dust when pouring? No mask. Not good. Plz take proper safety measures people.

[@vinnybauer4205]

Hi, It appears your "spacing/cracks" were a little too large. How does it look after a year or two? Vinny

[@ASingh1699k]

That was good feedback why not appreciate it?

[@InvestorTheory]

There's no spacing between interlocking papers. They're butted against each other. It looks identical to day we put it up.

[@sergiotello7009]

@@InvestorTheorythere’s literally a 1/16th or 1/8th in space inbetween the pavers in the video I think you’re blind and you don’t know how to properly apply poly sand coming from someone who has been installing pavers for 10 years

[@marcustowner5448]

That was not done correctly at all. Wrong on so many levels and I bet the sand he was trying to sweep up at the end is still there.

[@fst2963]

Where do you buy that SAND ? The stuff they sell at Home depot/lowes is crap !

[@InvestorTheory]

You want to go to a garden center in your area. Don't buy it at home depot or lowes its crap.

[@torozzgrl]

I had my walkway done in June. Three months later I have ants. There are ant holes all over it. Obviously the guys who did the job did a pretty crappy job. Can I apply the sand over top of the sand that they already put in?

[@kombe12]

you have to powerwash it out first if possible to make it cleaner

[@mengcao1238]

Shouldn't sweep the sand everywhere on your plants.Sweep toward the wall and collect all the extra ones. And looks like you put too much water.

[@InvestorTheory]

Y do people think it's too much water and plants will get harmed? Plants are still there and sand is still holding strong years later lol.

[@zacharypsick874]

@@InvestorTheory I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone receive constructive criticism so poorly, especially considering the unanimous opinion that you did it wrong.

[@youtubeseo9906]

where did you get those pavers, how expensive was this options

[@InvestorTheory]

Those are from home depot . $3.50 each, polymeric sand was $26 for 50lb bag. Don't CHEAP OUT ON THE SAND

[@tilliethompson6681]

is the sand going to ruin the color of your paver?

[@InvestorTheory]

If it gets all over it when you spray water on it , it'll dry as hard as cement on it. So it may scuff it but won't ruin it. And very unlikely you'll leave tons of sand as u need to sweep it before you spray it

[@danbalkey2580]

When can I seal after sanding my driveway pavers

[@InvestorTheory]

You seal the same day

[@finalas4549]

the same day after power washing and sanding

[@unitedwestand5602]

Usually you want the pavers to be 100% dry so I wouldn’t do it the same day. At least 24 hours after washing. Most sealers state this on the directions

[@gardenjohn1]

Will this sand work for edging that pulled away from top of pavers about 3/4 inch?

[@InvestorTheory]

yes,

[@homerdadon6363]

I used sakrete....cost 5.00 but its for trash can pad😁

[@InvestorTheory]

Awesome

[@InvestorTheory]

Learn how to apply polymeric sand to pavers and interlocking stone joints. Known as paver sand and jointing sand this is easy do it yourself video that will teach you everything to finish your walkway or patio project. Check out tools that will help you in description.

[@vikashdudeedudee1867]

after this dries, how hard is it?

[@InvestorTheory]

Very hard, you'll need to scrape it with a metal object

[@MrMogulvogl]

Hard

[@motioninmind6015]

Please do not soak the stones like this, and do not do this on a day when it might rain, even a little bit. You'll want to take the extra step of tamping the dry sand into the joint gaps before sprinkling the water, which you should also do pretty much the opposite of the way shown here. You should have the hose spray very minimal and aimed upward, so it "rains" down vertically, and gently. As soon as you see a puddle forming, you've gone too far with the water.

[@InvestorTheory]

Soaking them just like I did it is 100% fine but you can do it as this gentleman explain it also

[@MrVico1990]

Caution! Caveat Emptor. This was not the correct way to apply this product. Please be more diligent and read what the engineers and chemist have instructed the applicators of this product to do. It was not tamped into the joints, it was not properly cleaned, it was also flooded and not lightly hosed.

[@InvestorTheory]

Dear Vincent, thanks for your feedback but your are incorrect about this particular polymeric sand, you do not tamp anything in the joints, the pavers are not flat, the instructions clearly state to sweep into the joints after you get any dirt off the pavers and there was no cutting on the pavers directly. Perhaps in the cheaper types of polymeric solutions you would need to tamp it.

[@harrybosch8972]

You didn't blow off the extra. That's really bad advice as that polymeric joint sand will hardened And discolor the pavers.

[@InvestorTheory]

Yes you sweep off any remainder debris...thought thats common sense

[@HairsWhatsUp]

Can u put these over concrete

[@InvestorTheory]

Yes that's how pool papers are done . Over concrete

[@Howardsternclone69]

Your not supposed to soak it like that, you do a light coat of water, wait , then water it again, all that polysand is washing out and now on your pavers

[@InvestorTheory]

Nothing washed out, we're good years later

[@rpbale]

How often do you have to reapply the polymeric?

[@InvestorTheory]

I've never re applied it after job after years. It solidifies.

[@dctineffect]

NOT DONE CORRECTLY

[@InvestorTheory]

..said the contractor trolling diyers on youtube... do u not get enough jobs to have time to watch and place dumb comments? This is done correctly.

[@zacharypsick874]

@@InvestorTheoryliterally everyone thinks you did it wrong, and you’re making DIYers look bad.

[@sushilkumar-ty8kn]

what is the usual cost of getting something like this done by a contractor?

[@InvestorTheory]

To just pour sand maybe 150 $

[@DyLemmaOG]

The paver job is a nightmare though, costs a lot cause the leveling process is annoying

[@homerdadon6363]

ALOT

[@paulcruz8325]

You're not suppose to create a pool of water on the pavers. Lol

[@InvestorTheory]

How else you gonna keep em clean ,)

[@aktchungrabanio6467]

Such a magical situation where your voice is not in sync with my eyes. I feel betrayed.

[@InvestorTheory]

The video is a fantastical journey of mind spirit and sand, hence the delay, blame magic. 😉

[@cindykeller6549]

Does it allow for expansion and contraction?

[@InvestorTheory]

About as much as nature allows to expand stone. There's 1.5 inches gap by the house and towards the stairs which is also filled with polymer if sand. But these in reality won't be expanding or contracting

[@pitbinderkang7427]

Ok

[@patrickmcmahon1443]

Chill on water.

[@InvestorTheory]

Chill on comments Mr contractor. It's fine no issues years later

[@heikki8409]

What? Microplastics all over your home? Who would want to do that?

[@InvestorTheory]

Everyone

[@asadlakhani7395]

How often does this need to be done?

[@InvestorTheory]

Polymeric sand is one time ever. Most interlocking is done with crappy sand or regular sand with that rain and power washing will remove the sand. Polymeric dries hard like rock.

[@bernadettegaudin2235]

Eventually this will end up in a landfill. More plastic.

[@tuanvo1538]

Just must the surface back and forth not watering like you !

[@ajkmsteph]

Just get rid of loud music just not needed and stops people hearing what you say !!!

[@InvestorTheory]

Kinda useless comment after it's rendered

[@yourname5157]

Oh noooo..

[@InvestorTheory]

What's a matter?? R u a contractor

[@yourname5157]

No , but I’d fire the guy that did that mess if I was.

[@cabdiraxmaanmaxamedcali8515]

He is not have dreenage

[@InvestorTheory]

Drainage can be had with the slope of the pavers. Otherwise yes done properly you'd dig a hole for a thin drain and cut pavers perfectly around it....this is not that kind of diy project

[@isasakiri3679]

Too much water!

[@InvestorTheory]

Nope Just enough

[@StevenCampbell1955]

You can guarantee this method to make a heck of a mess. That whole job is DIY and not worth the work.

[@InvestorTheory]

You must be a contractor lol. Guess what? No mess, no cleanup , is still holding years later. But thanks for trolling diyers

[@zacharypsick874]

⁠@@InvestorTheoryit’s super weird you call people “contractors” when they point out you’re doing this wrong as if being a professional is an insult. DIYers doing sloppy work like this gives DIYers a bad name. The fact that your sloppy work has held up for a few years doesn’t negate the fact that you recorded yourself doing it wrong. You’re so cheap or lazy you couldn’t be bothered to get a spray nozzle for your hose. You’re out there with your thumb on it like a child spraying his friends lol.

[@jameshairston2192]

Flooded it my dude. Do not follow this guy folks.

[@jameshairston2192]

This is why we the thumbs down button back

[@InvestorTheory]

Get over yourself dude.. there was no flood still holds all these years later.

[@BrianRivera-yp1eq]

Not good advice to give if you dont knoe how

[@831CROW]

This is not a good video not how u do it missed steps

[@InvestorTheory]

What steps. It worked and it's held up to this day

[@BrookviewLabs]

Polly mares😂

[@InvestorTheory]

mares?

[@RickJamesCouch]

FYI for 2022: In the Biden Economy, I spent $50 USD for a $24-28 CAD bag of polymeric sand.

[@InvestorTheory]

Ah shit

[@jackiej5319]

Yes, I'm sure it's all his fault. Go away.

[@lynneharris5240]

Doesn’t work well at all

[@InvestorTheory]

West doesn't

[@ShiftyCDN]

Mask. Wear a bloody mask.

[@patrickmcmahon1443]

This video should be taken down

[@InvestorTheory]

U should be taken down lol. U must be a contractor and reported for ripping off home owners