Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - Joint Sand

I have had a paver patio for a couple of years now and have constantly fought the grit that is tracked into the house from the sand that comes out of the joints. Last fall I resanded with polymeric sand and it really didn'y help. I followed the directions and it still came up. My question is are there better brands of polymeric sand? The bag that I got was from Home Depot. Maybe I need a better quality product. The sand really plays havoc with the wooden floor in the house. My wife claims there is some sort of sealer I can seal the joints with, but a search of the internet on more than one occasion comes up empty. The solution I'm sure is polymeric sand, but what did I do wrong where it didn't work.

Thanks for any help/advice.

Are the the pavers interlocking concrete pavers with tight joints or are they brick pavers with wider joints?

Are they laid on a gravel base with a 1" setting bed or are they laid over a concrete slab? If over a concrete slab, is there a setting bed or not?

Dick

These are individule pavers in 2 adjoining circle patterns, making the joints a V shape as the circle gets bigger. They were laid on a gravel base with sand on top of that. They are held in place by forms along the outside edge. They do not shift as far as I can see, it just all the loose sand all the time.

There are different grades, and you will want to use a commercial, heavy duty grade. You will have to remove the existing sand down to recommended depths, then apply the polymeric sand. There are sealers that can be used, bu they are not as efective and are prone to cavitation.

There are different grades, and you will want to use a commercial, heavy duty grade. .


I assume these are not available at the big box stores. Where should I look to obtain this grade.

Paver retailer besides the big boxes.