Prepare and Re-sand the Patio Joints
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no dirt, no weeds
What happens here
The video transitions to showing the solution: professional re-sanding. Although the full re-sanding process isn't shown in detail, it implicitly begins with thorough cleaning. A worker is seen using a pressure washer to clean the paver patio, which is a crucial first step to remove all old, loose polymeric sand, dirt, and any organic growth (like weeds) from the joints. After the patio is completely clean and dry, new polymeric sand would be swept into the joints, compacted with a tamper or plate compactor, and then activated with a fine mist of water according to product instructions. This process restores the patio, making it look "brand new again" and preventing future weed growth by filling the gaps securely.
Goal: Clean the patio and apply new polymeric sand to fill the joints.
Tools and materials
- Broom — Sweeping polymeric sand into the paver joints and removing excess from the surface
- Garden Hose with Spray Nozzle — Activating the polymeric sand with a fine mist of water, as per product instructions
- Gloves — Protecting hands during the cleaning and sand application process
- Leaf Blower — Blowing off excess polymeric sand from the paver surface before watering to prevent haze
- Polymeric Sand — Filling the gaps between pavers to stabilize them, prevent weed growth, and deter insects
- Pressure Washer — Cleaning the patio surface and removing old sand and debris from the paver joints
- Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes from flying debris during pressure washing and sand application
- Tamper or Plate Compactor — Compacting the polymeric sand into the joints for better stability and longevity