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How much polymeric sand do I need?
Calculate the volume of sand by multiplying the surface area by the depth of the sand layer. The recommended depth of sand for laying pavers is 1 inch. As one inch is 1/12 of a foot, divide the surface area, in square feet, by 12 to find the cubic feet of sand required.
How many square feet is 40 pounds of polymeric sand?
Sakrete Paver Set Joint Sand This 40-pound bucket of sand provides up to 45 square feet of coverage for joints ¼-inch wide on 2-inch thick pavers. This formula also works for joints as wide as 1½ inches, which is rare for a polymeric sand.
How do I calculate how much paver sand I need?
How big can gaps fill polymeric sand?
How Big a Gap Can Polymeric Sand Fill? Polymeric sand works best to fill gaps between 1/4 inch and 1.5 inches wide. Wider joints will require more time to harden.
How long does it take for polymeric sand to set up?
A minimum of 24 hours drying time is required prior to allowing significant foot traffic and 48 hours for vehicular traffic on the paver surface. Polymeric sands are designed to soften and re-heal.
How much does a 50 lb bag of polymeric sand cover?
When filling small gaps, a 50lb bag of polymeric sand will usually cover 75-100 ft2. When filling wide gaps of 1/4″ to 3/8″ a 50lb bag will usually cover 30-60 ft2. Wider gaps, for example with a flagstone patio, will require even more sand to fill.
How much will a 50 lb bag of sand cover?
A 50 pound bag of sand is about 3 cubic feet…so it looks like 7-8 bags should work for 2 inch depth. Click to see full answer. Thereof, how do I calculate how much sand I need? Measure number of square feet in the area. # of square feet x depth in feet = # of cubic feet. # of cubic feet /divided by 27 = # of cubic yards.
How much does a bag of polymeric sand cost?
The price does vary from store to store and from region to region. You can expect the price to vary between $20 – $40 per 55lb – 50lb bag. The cost of this product outweighs the cost of having to relay the interlocking pavers every few years. How to use polymeric sand for the first time?
How much area does a yard of sand cover?
One cubic yard of sand covers approximately 120 to 150 square feet of area at a depth of 1 to 2 inches. A yard of sand weighs approximately 2,000 and 3,000 pounds, or about 1 1/2 tons. One ton of sand covers about 80 to 100 square feet.
How big of a sandbag do I Need?
A standard 14″ x 26″ sandbag or 18″ x 30″ sandbag can hold up to 50 pounds of sand, but we recommend filling the bag to 35-40 pounds of sand.