Polymeric Sand

What You Need

Push Broom

Hose With Spray Nozzle

Leaf Blower

Installation Instructions

Before you get started, make sure to read all of the instructions and watch the short how to video for best application practices.  These application instructions apply for DOMINATOR Polymeric Sand.
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)