Jon
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join:2001-01-20
Lisle, IL
2 edits | Paver lock -vs- regular sand
Is paver locking sand just a gimmick or is it really better?
I'm doing a small paver project and saw it at HD. I also saw what they called "Paver Stabilizing fabric" which just seems to be repackaged weed fabric with $10 added to the price. 
Like I said it's a small project, about 20 sqft and very low traffic so if I can get away with $2 sand (which I already have) instead of $22 sand I'd rather do that.
Thanks in advance!
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MrFixitSC
Premium,VIP,ExMod 2001-06
join:2000-12-01
Moncks Corner, SC | from my experience, if you have a situation where the outside perimeter is such that the sand between the pavers cannot wash out then regular sand is fine, if there is a gap where the sand may wash out then locking sand is way better.. |
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Shark_615
join:2006-01-17
Pickering, ON | reply to Jon
Use the sand that you already have and when/if it washes out or gets mangled then invest in the @@$ sand. |
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Pacrat
Old and Cranky
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join:2001-03-10
Cortland, OH | reply to Jon
As long as what you have isn't called "play sand". Play sand has too many smallish pebbles in it as opposed to "soft sand", or filtered (mason) sand.
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Jon
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join:2001-01-20
Lisle, IL
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The sand I have is sakrete leveling sand. Also have some paver base/limestone screeding, but it's too bright white to use for that I think.
It shouldn't wash out as it will have a retaining wall on three sides.
I'll try that sand I have first. The area is actually smaller than I originally posted, only 7x2. And like I said, very low traffic.
Just wanted to be sure it wasn't just re-labeled play sand or something. |
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Sheridan
join:2008-10-26
Sheridan, MI | reply to Jon
My wife used regular sand for her paver project and after it rained used a little more after about the third rain all is still well with her patio project.....I'd go with regular play sand. |
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sancraig
join:2003-11-05
Saint Louis, MO | reply to Jon
On my jobs I always use poly sand. For two reasons, prevent weed growth and regular sand you will at some point need to resand them. |
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stromi
join:2000-06-11
Englishtown, NJ
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The polymeric paver sand is "better". It hardens, so it lasts longer, less weed growth, and generally looks better (also comes in colors).
It should be ballpark $15-$20 for a 50# bag. That said, there is nothing wrong with masons sand - go ahead and use what you have.
The fabric is nothing special - I don't use it. |
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