Alliance Gator Maxx G2 Intelligent Polymeric Sand for Paver and Natural Stone Joints UP to 4”(Slate Gray) 50 Ib Bag

Bought a property 2 years ago that had some really great paver work in the back yard. A walk-out patio in the basement with a beautiful custom stair case (paver and cement) up to a wide landing (16ft) stair case up to a small deck. Then the same pavers from the other side of that deck around to the main driveway/garage entrance. In other words, lots of pavers.After power washing last year, I leveled all the pavers (picked them all up where they were washed out and no longer level and put new sand under them), and then put normal sand between the gaps. It looked really nice ..... for 1 year.This year, the pavers were still nice and level (I fixed the water run off issues last year so the pavers wouldn't just wash out again), but lots of the sand between the pavers had washed out from rain and the gaps got dirt in them ..... which turned into grass between my pavers (did I mention its a LOT of pavers).I was in the process of determining exactly how to kill myself when a friend of mine recommended trying paver sand instead of Home Depot sand.So..... back onto the power washer, cleaned out all the grooves (AGAIN), bleached the algae off the top of the pavers (it is quite shady in my back yard as there are lots of trees so the algae grows easily in the summer), and removed the remaining crud with a butter knife on my hands and knees.Did lots of research on what paver sand would work best for me. My pavers have a wide variability from 1/8" (butted up against each other) to over an Inch on corners where the pavers on the outside of the turn have gaps.I made sure at least 2 days passed after I power washed (and no rain) so all the surfaces were dry and then applied the Maxx G2 paver sand. I followed the directions using a bristle broom and a fine broom to remove as much of the excess as I could. Some reviewers complained that the product left a powder coat on top of their pavers. I noticed this as well, so before I applied the water to it, I added a step! I used my variable speed leaf blower on the very lowest speed and at a distance where it just provided a stiff breeze blew off the powder coat from the pavers left behind from the sweeping. This produced a visible cloud of dust. I used just enough wind so that the sand didn't move from the grooves, but that the top surface was completely clean. It worked great and left no visible residue that I could see.The results were fantastic. Very small grooves filled in on every crevice. Larger grooves filled in and provided a solid fill sand that has the consistency of concrete ..... but looks much nicer.So next year, I will not be power washing at all. Just a quick bleach and water mixture to kill off the algae and moss for a year and my pavers will stay looking like new without all that work!I highly recommend spending the coin on this product. Yes, it is a bit more expensive than the other paver sands, and a whole lot more expensive than basic sand, but it will save you so much time and looks so good when you are done.

This stuff is amazing!! Very easy to work with and gave exact results it described! I had been contemplating a border to my large firepit and found cobblestone mats and needed a polymeric sand to solidify the project in place. I didn't like the reviews on the options in local stores and came across the Gator Maxx Sand G2 and figured the reviews were good. It took about 5 days to ship to me and I started my project right away. After laying my border and cobblestone mats, I cut the bottom corner of the bag to pour out a thinner line around the middle of the paved area. I didn't know if I would use the entire bag and wanted to make sure I didn't waste any product. This was super easy to spread out and fill the gaps. I tapped on the blocks and vibrated the surface and then went over a second time to ensure there were no gaps. I carefully brushed the excess sand from the top of the bricks. Then I sprayed, on the mist setting of my garden hose spray nozzel to kind of set the sand in place before using a gentle shower setting to get the water over the sand until the water stops soaking into the sand. And that's it! It's curing now but I am so pleased with how well my project turned out! I highly recommend this product and the cost is worth the quality and ease of use!

I was making a firepit area and I was just going to use Sand in between the bricks. Everyone I talked to said that they will end up moving over time with just sand. I wanted to find something that would hold the bricks in place for a long period of time. I purchased Alliance Gator Maxx G2. I was worried that I might mess it up and end up having it not work. It was very easy to put down, then I just had to spray some water on it and let it set up. It looks great and is hard in between the brick holding them in place. The best part being that there is a warranty to hold them solid. It turned out great

The media could not be loaded. I got this product upon recommendation from a friend who had a company use this exact product on her freshly made patio. I have been struggling for years to find a sand that will work well in my walkway. This product works amazingly. Super easy to use. You just sweep the sand into your walkway or patio and lightly spray water and let it set. I started out with a Mist setting on the hose and quickly found out that just a light shower is easier. And it's not going to hurt it. As long as you're not using the jet or putting a ton of water on it. The video I posted is after one winter season. So it held up really well. I just got done watering so everything looks wet so I didn't want to disclose it that is the color of it. I used in the past the stuff you get at Menards Home Depot or Lowe's and it is far superior than those products. It is definitely worth the money even though it is a little more than the stuff you bought at the above-mentioned stores

We've had it for several months now, and it has lasted through below zero days and still is showing no sign of erosion. It's easy to install with a large broom brush.

The media could not be loaded. I’ve done several other paver projects and used polymeric sand to fill the joints and keep out the weeds. This product worked very well and seems quite firm and waterproof. It spread easily, filled joints as narrow as 1/8”, maybe less. Plate compactor vibration is necessary to settle the sand in, and then additional must be swept in to fill the joints to the proper height. I swept the surface with a fine bristle push broom, and did use a leaf blower to gently clean the over surface of dust. Water applied as directed. Very satisfied.Customer service: it was a big project and I overestimated the number of bags needed. At 50 lb per bag, UPS would charge $120 to return each box/ bag. I contacted Home and Country, and they were able to mail me UPS labels for $15 each. Wonderful! Thank you!

This stuff is fantastic! I redid my whole patio by myself. Easy to apply and looks great. Would highly recommend!