5 Ways to Fill Paver Joints: Dry Sand, Polymeric Sand, Joint Compound, Crushed Rock

If you’re installing a paver patio, you might wonder about the best options or joint materials for filling your paver joints. This video covers everything from jointing sand to polymeric sand and semi-permeable to permeable options, including product recommendations and installation instructions.
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00:00 Intro
00:23 1: Fine Dry Sand
01:14 2: Polymeric Joint Sand
02:28 3: Polymeric Wide-Joint Sand
03:43 4: Resin Jointing Sand
04:38 5: Crushed Rock
05:41 Outro

[@coffeebeforemascara]

Woah, I didn't expect Bigfoot there at the end!

[@WesternInterlock]

He's out there

[@ipeteypablo]

Very informative video. I think I’m gonna go with easy joint. Thanks for the help!

[@WesternInterlock]

You’re welcome! Good luck!

[@susanmabey4001]

Thanks

[@LuminairPrime]

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[@WesternInterlock]

He's out there

[@bocokurt]

How permeable is the narrow-joint polymer sand option? I live in the CO mountains and get LOTS of snow (over 300")... when it melts I don't want it pooling on top of the pavers, especially during freeze/thaw cycles which invite ice build up.
Also, do all of the polymer sand options require that the pavers be "leaf blower-ed" prior to watering down the polymer sand?

[@WesternInterlock]

Polymeric sand isn’t considered permeable at all and yes, we always recommend blowing off all the polymeric sand dust before activating the sand to prevent hazing.

[@ptomajko1]

I read online that before using polymeric sand you have to remove the existing sand? Is that so? I also read that if you don’t use it correctly you run the risk of discoloring the pavers? If that’s the case it perhaps I need to use regular fine sand since I’ve never done this application before. With regular sand do you need to remove the existing joint sand? Thanks in advance for your advice

[@WesternInterlock]

Both of those bits of advice about poly sand are correct. No, you don’t need to remove all of the existing sand if you are using regular sweeping sand.

[@amandahealey9340]

It looks like a previous owner laid the brick patio stones with a wide gap directly on top of the dirt ground. I’ve power washed out the dirt between the bricks. Can I use polymeric sand on top of dirt or would it need a proper sand base first?

[@WesternInterlock]

We always recommend the proper installation techniques. I recommend that you pull up the stones and relay them properly.

[@fred9999ish]

Can a patio with polymer sand be powe washed?

[@WesternInterlock]

Yes you can. Just use 1500psi or less and avoid point blank in the joints and in general.

[@danielstamm9957]

I live in Los Angeles, and I can't find dry, fine sweeping sand anywhere - what am I doing wrong?!

[@WesternInterlock]

I’m not sure what part of LA you are in but any SiteOne Landscape supply should have it.

[@jayclark8284]

Voting Democrat??😂