[Steve King]

We're cleaning out the old sand from 2500 sf of pavers around the pool at our small condo development. We plan to add polymeric sand, but don't know which brand is best. Our location is the Northeast US. The local supplier has Sakrete Paver Set, but reviews are not good. Quikrete PowerLoc is also available locally, but other brands would have to be ordered. Based on your experience, what is the best polymeric sand for this application? Thank you!

[Stonehenge]

I have no idea what's available on the east coast, but I know that the Quikcrete product has had terrible reviews locally. Any suppliers that started carrying it dumped it shortly afterward.

[urbanoasis]

Use Enviro-bond if there is a dealer in your area. (check their website for locations) I did a 1500 sq ft interlock around a pool & hot tub in the spring and used 8 bags. It has an orgainic adhesive that is really strong and easy to use. I have found nothing else that compares to it for quality & price. It runs $15.99 here in Ontario.

[Stonehenge]

Ooh, I can't recommend that choice. Envirobond's selling point is that it re-softens when it gets wet. And they're right. It does. Enough that grass and weeds and all kinds of stuff can grow in it.

And around a pool, I'd think that would be a disaster long term.

[Fine Edge]

I've always had good luck with the Techni-Seal products, when installed correctly.
Sets up hard as a rock.
Strong like bull.

[Diggity Dude]

Hi Guys
Was at a trade show today and looking at paving, when I remembered about someone asking about jointing sand, this product was called Tuffstuff polymer jointing sand, TuffStuff Polymer Jointing Sand, sorry but this is all I can give you it maybe branded something else over there USA, The guy demonstrating it was awesome. I'll definately try this product on the next paving Job.
Diggity Dude
Warwick

[nnlambert]

I use TechniSeal poly sand for every paver job in Richmond .Va. Never done me wrong. It does set just like mortar. Awesome stuff

[Clarkkent]

Alliance Super (Gator) sand seems to hold up and set up nicely.

[zullo-design]

Originally Posted by Fine Edge

I've always had good luck with the Techni-Seal products, when installed correctly.
Sets up hard as a rock.
Strong like bull.

that or the gator one or which ever one has like a picture of a cobra on it, for some reason I can't remember the name.

[LoweJ82]

Originally Posted by Clarkkent

Alliance Super (Gator) sand seems to hold up and set up nicely.

plus one on the gator sand, just used about 25 bags of the gator dust and it worked out pretty good.

enviro bond will get mushy when wet and I have heard of it smelling foul also while damp.

[gregthebuilder]

I have read mixed reviews about Envirobond. I wouldn't go with a product that would allow plant growth with it. That just invites trouble. Has anyone used these polymeric sand pavers with hot tubs? Any horror or success stories? I am getting ready to help a co-worker rework their whole backyard setup.

[eastern1]

Originally Posted by Stonehenge

Ooh, I can't recommend that choice. Envirobond's selling point is that it re-softens when it gets wet. And they're right. It does. Enough that grass and weeds and all kinds of stuff can grow in it.

And around a pool, I'd think that would be a disaster long term.

I've been getting complaints that the sand is washing out and worms are making their way up thru the sand. Last time I will use it.