Why paver sand

You can always add more sand as needed. The goal is to completely fill the cracks between pavers without leaving excess sand on the surface.

Using a push broom, brush the sand back and forth over the pavers to filter the sand down through the cracks between pavers. Brush in opposite directions to make sure all cracks are filled. Add more sand, if necessary, until all cracks are visibly filled with sand without gaps. To ensure that the sand fills the entire joint, run a vibratory compactor or tap the paves with broom handle to settle the sand and ensure the joints are filled completely.

As the sand level drops, add more sand and repeat the sweeping and tamping process. Before setting the sand with water, it is important that the surfaces of the pavers be free of sand because any excess will harden on the surface of the pavers and discolor them.

A leaf blower works well for cleaning excess sand off the pavers. Make sure, though, not to blow sand out of the cracks between pavers.

A fine brush can also work if you don't have a leaf blower. With a garden hose, spray a light mist over the area. This will activate the binding agent in the sand.

Make sure not to wash the sand out of the joints. Let the joints dry completely for a day or two; then inspect the joints for any gaps. Additional sand can be applied to fill any remaining gaps. Should you find yourself with discoloring stains due to polymeric sand on the surface of the pavers, spray white vinegar over the stains, allow it to sit for about one hour; then wash away with soap and water.

Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. These are all the same sand and are spread over the leveled ground on top of the landscape fabric, but beneath the PaverBase and pavers.

This sand can also be used as the second type of sand, joint sand, which fills the gaps between the paving stones if they have spacer bars or gaps. Flat-sided paving stones do not need joint sand. Do not use this type of sand as a way to fix high and low spots of the ground. Some people find low spots and choose to add more than an inch of sand to compensate and this can lead to failure and shifting.

Joint sand: This sand is only used if you have gaps between your pave stones. Use road base gravel so that you get the right mix of fine and coarse aggregates for the best compaction.

The second most common mistake is not digging a deep enough area for the base. However, gravel is cheap insurance to protect and preserve your pavers. You accomplish this kind of precision by properly compacting your base and your pavers. In other words, a bumpy, uneven base will produce bumpy, uneven pavers. Your bedding sand is a crucial aspect of your entire hardscape. Bedding sand helps your stones settle firmly into the base and stay-in-place; it also serves as a leveling layer to even out any minor discrepancies in the gravel base and the manufactured product.

To properly install bedding sand, you apply a process called screeding where you lay and level your bedding sand. There is a correct way to place a paver. Learn more about this method in our tutorial, How to Place a Paver.

This error results in either sunken or raised pavers that have to be replaced later. Second, when bulldozing, you could fill the gaps between pavers with bedding sand. Those gaps are made with spacer bars, so they stay open until you sweep in the sand to stabilize your joints.