Easy Maintenance For Your Paver Walkway or Patio - Re-applying Polymeric Sand
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
- In this video, we will guide you through the essential steps for easy maintenance of your paver walkway or patio by re-applying polymeric sand. Keeping your pavers in top condition not only enhances the beauty of your outdoor space but also ensures their durability and longevity. Learn the best paver cleaning techniques and discover effective paver maintenance tips that will help you maintain your hardscape solutions effortlessly.
We’ll cover everything you need to know about polymeric sand, including how to apply it correctly for optimal results. Whether you’re looking to rejuvenate your existing paving stones or considering sustainable hardscaping solutions, this video provides practical insights into paver upkeep. From paver cleaning methods to washing techniques, we will equip you with all the knowledge necessary to keep your garden pathways and patios looking fresh and inviting.
Join us as we explore the world of paver maintenance hacks and the benefits of using polymeric grout for enhanced stability. Don’t miss out on these valuable tips to ensure your pavers remain not only beautiful but also functional for years to come. Watch now to learn how to achieve the best results in your paver maintenance journey!
Chapters:
0:09 - Intro
0:31 - Why it's important to maintain paver walkways and patios
0:44 - What is polymeric sand
1:11 - What happens to polymeric sand over time
1:31 - Why it's important to re-apply polymeric sand
2:05 - Process to re-apply polymeric sand
5:40 - Outro
Supplies Used:
-Leaf blower (Stihl Kombi system) - www.stihlusa.c...
-Wide sweeping broom - www.homedepot....
-Regular broom - www.homedepot....
-Polymeric sand (40lb) from Home Depot - www.homedepot....
-Hand tamper - www.homedepot....
-Gloves - www.homedepot....
-Mask - www.homedepot....
Music by:
Artist - Elliptik
Song - Spheres
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Straight and to the point!!
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Your works are always polished and well planned, good information for the winter. Greetings.
Thank you!
Great explanation!!
Thanks so much
Best vid on RUclips for this
Thank you so much for watching and you kind words! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video 😀
Great video we just did our circular driveway to be honest. It was quite a bit of labor, but I guess save a good amount of money.
Thanks for your comment. It can definitely be laborious, but you’re right in that it saves a lot of money and issues down the road!
Straight forward nicely done video. I personally would follow ur lead in my situation. Thanks
Thank you! I really appreciate it and glad I could help.
Nice very apt video...for the season...before getting into winter snow season..👍👌
Thanks! And yes, definitely to do before winter ❄️
Thank you. Step by step very helpful.
@@lynncollins9863 thanks for your comment. I’m glad it helped!
Awesome video. Thanks!
@@eddieharcourt6049 thanks man! I appreciate it!
Great video. Quick question for you; my understanding is that I'd have to wait 30 days after setting the polymeric sand before I can apply a sealer. Couldn't I just use regular, fine sand, and then seal that in place with a sealer, getting a similar, though maybe not quite as effective, result?
@@casperthegm741 hey, thanks for your comment! The amount of time to wait between polymeric sand and sealer depends on how long it takes to dry. The stone and joints should be completely dry. Depending on your location, it could take only a few days. You could use a fine sand as well with the sealer and get the same result (although polymeric sand is the best choice). I recently made another video about sealing if you need any help with that! Good luck with your project and let me know if you have any more questions.
Thank you for this very helpful explanation. Beautiful walkway!
Thank you so much!
Great voice, and clear instructions. I finally understand hoe to do joints!
Thank you so much, I appreciate it. Glad it helped you out!
gaps between stone pavers. would be great to see a 2nd video on the min or max for poly sand. as i have a few areas that are greater then 1/8 of inch which requires additional measures then just re applying the sand.. great video btw. the mask is key as the powder is really fine + working outside >> not something one wants to be breathing in...
Thanks for the feedback! Yes, the size of the gaps are important. I’ll keep that in mind for a future video. Thanks again!
Thanks so much, I needed this step by step guidelines, with necessary tools on hand. ✅😍
Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it! So glad it helped 🙂
Great video.. is sealing also good to do after this? If yes any video for diy sealing?
Yes! Sealing is a great step to protect your pavers. There’s a video from ‘Ewing Outdoor Supply’ that shows how to prep and apply the sealer. The most important step is to make sure your pavers are completely clean and free of any sand before applying the sealer.
Great video! Exactly what I was looking for for my own backyard walkway. I have a question though. For me, I only started to get cracks due to weather and settlement in some areas, while other areas of the walkway still look perfectly fine and strong. Instead of removing all the old poly sand from the entire walkway and patio (which would be an tremendously big job) I would like to just repair and touch up the areas where I have deep cracks and grooves between the pavers. Is that a possibility too? Or is the only option to remove the old poly sand from everywhere?
Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it. For your question, it really depends on how close the failing poly sand is in relation to the areas with good poly sand. If you have enough distance between the two and there would be no risk of disrupting the good poly sand, then you should be able to fix the one smaller area instead of redoing the entire walkway. Good luck and let me know how it goes!
I think this is a normal maintenance task everyone with paver walkways and patios will have to do at some point. My opinion is if it's never been done and some areas are failing, it may be better in the long run to do the entire space. Of course easier said than done lol. I'll be doing my back patio and front walkways this summer. Good luck!
@chocolate_chip21 - exactly 👍🏼 I would rather just do it all in one shot and get it done with. Thanks for the comment!
Do you have to remove old poly sand before re applying new poly sand?
Yes, the old poly sand will need to be removed. Best way to do this is using a pressure washer like in the video. If you have stubborn areas that can’t be blasted out with the pressure washer, a flat scraper can be used. Hope that helps!
What do you do if not able to remove all of the old polymeric sand between all the stones?
Good question 👍🏼 you can use a flat scraper tool to break up the old polymeric sand.
How quickly do you need to blow the excess away before it stains?
As soon as you’re done with spreading the polymeric sand between the joints, blow the excess off. Even the moisture (humidity) in the air could begin the process of solidifying the sand, so better to be safe.
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