Installation Guide

Base

Paver

BROCK

For all Patios and Walkways

STEP 10

FINISH WITH REGULAR OR

POLYMERIC JOINT SAND

Using a broom, spread sand over the patio and into the gaps

between the pavers. Spread over small areas before moving

onto the next one. Go back and forth over the gaps until no more

sand will ﬁt.

STEP 11

CLEAN SURFACE OF THE NATURAL

STONE

Once you are done spreading the polymeric sand into the gaps,

use a leaf blower to blow the ﬁne dust off the surface of your patio.

(You want to make sure you sweep it off well ﬁrst or you will

generate a large dust cloud!).

NOTE:

There are two types of joint sand. Use Polymeric Sand that far exceeds your stones

gaps. Polymeric sand will essentially harden like concrete between your paving stones

so it is permanent. Polymeric sand has several advantages: It is stable, so the sand

won’t end up on the top of your pavers; It allows you to power wash your patio without

displacing the joint sand; It gives the patio a cleaner, more ﬁnished look. Be sure to

use a Polymeric sand or even a sandy soil that will allow you to plant ground cover

between the stones that is rated for the widest joint on your project. Poly sand is an

alternative is traditional joint sand. For the purposes of these instructions we will refer

to Polymeric sand since it requires a few extra steps than plain joint sand.

NOTE:

DO NOT WASH IT OFF WITH WATER! THAT COMES LATER. If the natural stone is not

free of polymeric sand on the surface, you may see a ﬁlm/haze on the stones once

you follow step the next step.

PROPER WETTING WHEN USING POLYMERIC SAND.

Once the surface of the patio is completely clean, follow the instructions for wetting

on the packaging of the polymeric sand. This will entail lightly spraying the joint

sand with water, which will activate the polymer that hardens the sand.

POLYMERIC SAND

Now you can enjoy your new project!

PROJECT QUESTIONS?

CALL TIM NEWTON ANYTIME AT: 813.431.8259

The base is the most important step in your patio and walkway projects.

HOW TO INSTALL

PATIOS AND WALKWAYS

Natural Flagstone – (different thickness stones)