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This becomes a problem though, if it is activated and then allowed to dry ON TOP OF instead of between pavers. Polymeric Sand is great for stabilizing your pavers because it bonds so well.

Here is a handy guide for watering times: In extreme cases, your sand won't harden fully. OVER-WATERING can lead to the polymers separating from the sand during activation (this is the 'foam' you'll see when you've over-watered), reducing your bonding strength. It also causes cracks and gaps, because the sand hasn't fully bonded the entire depth of the joint. Eventually, the crust will break away, eroding the joint. If you only have a crust, you don't have a proper bond in the joints. UNDER-WATERING causes the polymeric sand to simply form a 'crust' on the top. In order to get the best bonding performance from the top of the joint to the very bottom, it is important to make sure you water your joints the correct amount of time using the 'shower' setting on your hose attachment.

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In a humid climate, wait until the morning dew burns off before starting to install the polymeric sand similarly, don't miss the window and encounter the evening dew in your project installation. If there is any moisture present, it will cause the polymers to prematurely activate, leaving a haze on the surface or the sand won't set up properly. You must ensure that the pavers and joints are completely dry before installing polymeric sand.

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The biggest mistake? Not reviewing the full How-To instructions and How-To video before tackling your project.

So we've collected some of the most common mistakes to help YOU avoid them. DOMINATOR® Polymeric Sand is one of the easiest polymeric sands on the market to install, but sometimes folks still make time-consuming and costly mistakes.