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When laying pavers with polymeric sand, use a hose nozzle that produces a gentle shower. Move it back and forth and just put a light amount of water on the pavers.

Q. I need to use polymeric sand on an upcoming job. I’ve never used it before and some of the instructions and videos I’ve watched are confusing and have conflicting information in them… ...

When laying pavers with polymeric sand, use a hose nozzle that produces a gentle shower. Move it back and forth and just put a light amount of water on the pavers. (Tim Carter) ...

Ask The Builder: How to use polymeric sand with pavers Sat., Aug. 26, 2017 Polymeric sand is attractive and easy to work with, but if you want the best results you need to pay attention to detail.

Q. I need to use polymeric sand on an upcoming job. I’ve never used it before and some of the instructions and videos I’ve watched are confusing and have conflicting information in them… ...

Q. I need to use polymeric sand on an upcoming job. I’ve never used it before and some of the instructions and videos I’ve watched are confusing and have conflicting information in them… ...

Edge restraints and sand bed: 1 day; Paver installation: 1–7 days, depending on patio size and design complexity; Sand or polymeric sand application: 1 day; Finishing touches: 1 day; Total: 6 ...

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Question: I need to use polymeric sand on an upcoming job. I’ve never used it before and some of the instructions and videos I’ve watched are confusing and have conflicting information in them.