40 Pound Midnight Black DOMINATOR Polymeric Sand with Revolutionary Ceramic Flex Technology for Stabilizing Paver Joints/Gaps, 1/8” up to 4”, Professional Grade Results

I used this for a 240 square foot patio made of 1 foot pavers. Put down 3 - 4 inches of decomposed granite and used a plate compactor (rented from HD) to make sure it was solid. Then a 1 inch layer of sand to set the pavers. Set them in and lightly tamped them in. Just left a 1/8 inch gap between the pavers.They felt "loose" when walking on them, even though the base was very firm, they'd move slightly when walking. I had planned on using another brand of poly sand, but when I looked at the instructions, the stuff available locally said it was for 1/4 inch or larger gaps. I found this Dominator Polymeric sand at Amazon, it had good reviews, and said it could be used for 1/8 gaps. So I bought the 45 lb bucket.Installation was pretty simple: Spread the sand over the pavers, then sweep it into the gaps. I used a 24" push broom with fairly still bristles. Keep spreading sand and sweeping until the gaps are full. I found that going across the gaps at an angle worked best. When the gaps are full, sweep the excess off. Then use a leaf blower to get the remaining dust. Use the leaf blower LIGHTLY so you don't blow the sand out of the gaps!Following the instructions, I used a hose set on shower to spray small sections (about 8x10) at a time. Spray for 15 - 20 seconds until water just starts to pool on the sand, then stop and wait about 30 seconds. Then spray it a second time.It only took about 5 minutes to do my 240 square feet. I again used a leaf blower to blow any sand residue off the top of the pavers. To be honest, I don't think that made a difference on my concrete pavers, as I used the Titanium color, which perfectly matched the pavers. I don't think I did a good job with the second round of blowing, but there are no stains anywhere.That's it. Done. And when walking on the pavers immediately afterwards, they were SOLID! The sand was still wet, but this stuff really locked the pavers into place! And the next day, after the sand had cured more, it was even more solid.The stuff sets up almost like a good silicone sealant; it's flexible, but it's kinda glues the pavers together. I had about a 1/4 inch gap around the perimeter of the pavers, between the pavers and the aluminum edging I used, and (about 2 weeks later) you can press your finger into those spots and it's still kind of flexible. Solid, but flexible. It feels like it'll stay that way for years. And the pavers don't move around - at all! We moved our patio furniture onto it, and use it daily.The 45 lb bucket was just enough to do our 240 square foot patio with 12 inch paver with 1/8 inch gaps. And I mean just barely. If you have bigger gaps or smaller pavers, you'd need more. Yes, it's fairly expensive compared to the kind at the big box stores, but it's worth every penny. If you're doing pavers, don't even think about getting something else - this stuff is awesome!

The product was easy to work with and filled our concrete joints just as expected. However, the titanium gray color is almost white with very little gray color. I wish I'd purchased charcoal gray.

I hate when weeds grow through the openings between pavers on my walkway, and I hate even more when ants build tall mounds that seem to appear overnight. That’s why I decided to try this product—and I’m glad I did.Yes, it was about twice as expensive as what I usually get from the big box store, but it’s much better quality and worth the extra cost. The grain is finer, and once watered in, it solidifies better than the cheaper brands. This makes a big difference because if the sand between your pavers gets washed out, the stones will eventually start shifting—especially if your walkway is on a hill.Some extra details that may help others:The color match is excellent for light grey pavers.One bag covered my pathway (3 feet wide by 30 feet long).There is some dust when pouring, but no more than normal.Follow the directions carefully for best results.Since this comes in just a bag, you cannot store leftovers—moisture from the air will ruin it (speaking from experience). Only buy what you need.I usually refill the cracks every 5 years to keep things neat and stable.Overall, this product does a better job of keeping weeds and ants out, looks nicer, and keeps my walkway solid. Worth the investment if you want your pavers to last.

Only reason it’s not getting 5 stars is because of the price. Very easy to use and looks great.

Dominator midnight black polymeric sand was very easy to apply and spread. The sand is very fine grained and filled the narrow paver grooves completely. Instructions were easy to follow and the finished product looks great! No residual white haze as mentioned in paver finishes. This polymeric sand became hard as described on the package. The SELLER was great….item processed and shipped quickly. Package came in a box and well protected from transporting bag punctures. Recommend highly!

Color is great and the sand was easy to mix and apply between pavers. Looks super.

Works as expected as a paver lock sand, but the very fine grain requires much more work. The fine grain will imbed in any surface texture of the pavers and is hard to brush out. This residual sand becomes imbedded in the paver surface when wet and creates a hazy, sandy finish. Thus it is much harder to clean before activating with water.Other polymer paver sand brands are 1/3 less expensive than Dominator and easier to apply. I cannot justify the higher cost for more effort and the same result.

This polymeric sand worked well for filling the joints between my pavers. The natural ivory color gives the area a clean, polished appearance without looking too bright. It was easy to spread and apply, and once set, it helped keep the joints looking neat and secure. The 10-pound size is convenient for smaller projects or touch-ups.

Dispendieux mais vaut le coût. Les instructions sont simples et claires et la qualité du produit donne un résultat impeccable. Notez que ça prend une bonne journée pour que le produit sèche et durcisse complètement.

This is the same stuff that was used on my walkway installation. It works great. Just as stated. My problem was that I bought the wrong color. It firms up nice though and will keep weeds and ants out.

needed to fill in a small area,easy to use,looks great

Working well very good product

used the product on a walk way