POLYMERIC SAND INSTRUCTION – PAVERMATE Z3

Pavers must be completely dry before installing polymeric sand. Wait 24 hours after rain.

Application

C. Gently tumble bag, then cut the bottom and apply Pavermate Z3 evenly over the surface.

D. Spread sand into joints, completely filling to the full depth of the pavers.

Avoid pushing sand over long distances.

Remove excess sand from the surface of pavers before compacting.

E. Compact filled joints using a rubber-plated compactor. Repeat compacting and filling (steps C – E) if necessary.

F. Remove excess sand from the paver surface using a soft bristle broom and set the joint height with a leaf blower on idle.

Once complete, joint height should be filled to 1/8” (.32 cm) below the top of the paver.

Activation

G. Working in sections up to 200 sq. ft. (18.58 sq. m.), water the section for a total of 2 minutes.

Do not allow the section to dry during the 2-minute watering:

• MIST: Use a hose with a sprayer attachment set to “mist” or similar light setting. Mist area until the surface is wet.
• SHOWER: Next, set the hose to “light shower” to allow more water over the area. Repeat the shower two times over the section.

H. Use a screwdriver to test for proper moisture depth of at least 1” (2.54 cm). If depth is not achieved, immediately wet the area with a shower setting.

I. Once moisture depth is achieved, blow off excess water using a leaf blower.

Curing

J. Rain safe 10 minutes after joint activation.

A flexible joint is a sign that a reaction has occurred but is not completely cured.

A dry environment is important to allow joints to fully cure. For best performance, install when no rain is forecasted for 24 hours.

Wait 28 days prior to cleaning or sealing.