DIY guideDriveway and walks

Top up the sand between the pavers

Clear the joints, sweep in polymeric sand on a dry day, mist it and let it set, so weeds and ants stay out.

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Pick dry days with no rain coming. The pavers and the joints have to be bone dry.
Pull the weeds and scrape out loose or empty joints with a putty knife.
Pour polymeric sand on the pavers and sweep it across the joints until they're full.
Wear a dust mask and keep the dust down: the fine dust is harmful to breathe.
Run a hand tamper or a plate compactor over the pavers so the sand settles, then sweep in more.
Sweep every grain off the paver tops, then blow off the dust. Sand left on top sets as a haze.
Mist the joints lightly with a hose on shower, a section at a time. Don't flood them.
Keep feet off for as long as the bag says, and cars off for longer.
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