
Polymeric Sand
What You Need

Push Broom

Hose With Spray Nozzle

Leaf Blower
Installation Instructions
Coverage Rate
- 1 Pound Sand: .5-1.75 square feet (intended as a sample)
- 10 Pound Sand: ~20 square feet
- 40 Pound Sand: ~80 square feet
To calculate how much sand you may need for your project click here.
Before You Start

Prep:
1. Forecast- CHECK THE WEATHER
- Ensure that your surface is completely dry before beginning polymeric sand application. If the surface has any moisture prior to applying the sand, it will result in a polyhaze.
- Please ensure that no rain is forecasted for at least 24 hours after installation.
- Only apply when temps are above 50°F for the 48 hours before and after project completion.
2. Check your drainage:
- Do not apply polymeric sand in areas that are prone to hold water and do not have proper drainage. (Project area should not be below grade. See ICPI Technical Specifications #2 and #10 for proper paver base installations.)
** If you have concerns about this, please check our TDS for more information or contact support.
3. Old sand?- REMOVE FIRST!!:
- Remove all old sand
** Do not use DOMINATOR as a “capping sand”. DOMINATOR Polymeric Sand needs at least 1-inch joint depth to perform as expected.
4. Measure your paver joint width:
- Joint width must be between ⅛”- 4”, and at least 1 inch deep
Step 1: Pouring the Sand
Pour sand over the area and use a push broom to sweep it into joints.
- Work in small sections. Do not sweep sand over long distances to preserve the integrity of the sand.
- Fill joints to the bottom of the beveled edge of the paver.
** Do NOT fill the sand to be flush with the top of the paver. This will result in washout.
- Sweep off any excess sand from the surface.
** Ensure that sand is completely off of the paver surface to avoid leaving a haze.
Step 2: Activation

Activate with water
Ceramic Flex:
Set hose nozzle to “shower.” Start at the lowest point and water for 5–30 seconds per section dependent on joint size (see activation chart for approximate timing).
Wait a few seconds, then lightly water again for 3–15 seconds.
XL:
Set hose nozzle to “shower.” Start at the lowest point and water for 5–30 seconds per section dependent on joint size (see activation chart for approximate timing).
- Water should be targeted at the paver surface to clean off any left over residue.
- Avoid foaming or pooling
** Stop if you see foam and continue watering once foam dissipates if there’s still time left.
Step 3: Clean up
After 3–5 minutes, use a leaf blower to remove leftover water and sand from the surface (especially on textured pavers)