Polymeric sand for paver joints in Jefferson City, MO

Polymeric sand locks washed-out paver joints back down on patios, walks and driveways around Jefferson City. First we pull the old sand and wash the pavers, then we sweep in sand that hardens and holds.

Get a Joint Sand Bid Call or Text (573) 418-9942

At a glance

What it is: re-sanding paver joints with polymeric sand, a joint stabilizing sand that sets firm.
What is included: pulling old sand and weeds, a wash, drying time, then new sand and a light mist to set it.
Who it is for: paver patios, walks and driveways with sunken seams, weeds, ants or rocking pavers.
When to book: when seams open up, on a dry stretch, because rain too soon can wash the sand out.
How to get a quote: use the online form, or call or text (573) 418-9942 with a photo of the pavers.

Signs your pavers need polymeric sand

Before

Seams sunk below the paver edge
Weeds between pavers and ants by the grill
One paver clicks when you step on it
Sand on the grass after every storm

After

Seams filled flush and hard
Old weeds out, so new seed has little to grab
Pavers held edge to edge
Rain runs off the top instead of down the seams

Plain joint sand is loose, so rain carries it off. Slope speeds that up, and the river bluffs around Jefferson City and Holts Summit give plenty of slope. Then ice in open seams pushes pavers apart, and ants and seeds move in.

Polymeric sand, also called joint stabilizing sand, is fine sand blended with a binder. Once it gets wet and cures, it sets firm. It slows weeds and ants, but it does not make a joint last forever.

How we re-sand your pavers

OutOld sand, moss and weeds come out of the seams.

WashThe surface gets clean, because dirty seams will not bond.

DrySeams go in bone dry, never damp.

FillWe sweep the sand in, pack it and clear the paver faces.

SetA light mist, then a cure window with no rain.

If we skip the wash, the new sand sits on dirt and then lets go. So on concrete pavers we use hot water pressure washing, the same wash behind our concrete cleaning.

Want the paver faces sealed too? Then ask about concrete sealing when you book.

Why joint sand needs a dry weather window

This sand needs dry weather twice. First the seams have to be dry going in, then the sky has to stay dry while it cures.

If rain comes too soon, it can wash the sand out or leave a haze on the pavers. So we may call to move the day when storms show up in the forecast.

At the Lake of the Ozarks, where a patio sits empty all week, we also watch the forecast for you.

Questions about joint sand

Can you just put new sand over the old sand?

No. Loose old sand, moss and weeds have to come out first, so the new sand can reach full depth and bond. Skipped prep is the usual reason a patched joint lets go.

Will polymeric sand stop weeds and ants for good?

No, and we will not say otherwise. A hard, full joint is tough to dig into and gives seeds little to root in, so weeds and ants struggle. Dirt that settles on top can still grow something.

How long will the joints hold?

We do not promise a number of years. Slope, drainage, foot traffic and winters all play in, so a flat patio with good drainage holds longer than a sloped driveway taking runoff.

What do you need from me to price it?

Tell us where the pavers are, roughly how big the area is, and whether it is a patio, walkway or driveway. Photos help, and a site walk is better. Slope and downspouts change the plan.

Open joints do not fix themselves.

Send a photo of the patio, and we will tell you what the seams need.

Send Us the Patio Call or Text (573) 418-9942