Gator Nitro Joint Sand is a ready-to-use mixture of calibrated sand and resins which cure when exposed to air, hardening from top to bottom of the joint *. The product can be installed in wet or dry weather, in joints ranging from a minimum 3/16” (5 mm) to a maximum 2” (50 mm) joint width. The minimum joint depth is 1” (25 mm).
* Gator Nitro Joint Sand will harden from top to bottom up to 2 3/8’’ (60 mm).
* Gator Nitro Joint Sand will harden from top to bottom up to 2 3/8’’ (60 mm).
** Permeable as installed. If not maintained, permeability will be obstructed over time.
Proprietary formula with stronger resins and quick-activating catalysts delivers:
Gator Nitro Joint Sand will not cause nor prevent moss, mold or mildew. Moss, mold and mildew are caused by certain on-site conditions including excess moisture, shade, absence of ventilation, inadequate cleaning or maintenance, presence of soil or other organic debris left on the product.
When maintaining the paved surface, apply Gator Shampoo to clean the entire surface including the stone joints. Wash, rinse and remove any residue by using a hose and a watering gun set to shower with the normal maximum water pressure from any residential or commercial building (typically 80 psi).
The quantity required depends on the size of the joints. One pail of 40 lb (18.1 kg) will cover: (See graphic below)
Gator Nitro Joint Sand is recommended for a variety of uses, including patios, walkways and pool decks. The pavers, natural or wet cast stones must be installed on one of the 3 drainage base systems below:
Option 1 Traditional - Compacted crushed stone 0-3/4" (0-20 mm) with Sand or Chip Setting Bed (ASTM No.9)
Option 2 Permeable - Clean Stone Base 3/4" (20 mm) with Chip Setting Bed (ASTM No.9)
Option 3 Gator Base Installation with Sand or Chip Setting Bed (ASTM No.9)
Designed for pedestrian use only, Gator Nitro Joint Sand is ready-to-use and does not require any mixing. After you have followed the REQUIRED SUB-SURFACE PREPARATION described above, you are ready to apply the Gator Nitro Joint Sand. Installation will be easier with two people.
Ensure paver surface is compacted then thoroughly wet the area to be jointed. If the surface is dry or temperature is high, more water will be required to avoid staining of the surface when spreading the Gator Nitro Joint Sand.
Open the bags and spread the contents over the paved surface. Wet the Gator Nitro Joint Sand with a hose set on shower while using a squeegee or broom to push the Gator Nitro Joint Sand diagonally across the paved surface and into the joints. This action compacts and forces the Gator Nitro Joint Sand into the joints ensuring the gaps are completely filled.
The joints should be filled 1/8’’ (3 mm) below the top surface or 1/8’’ (3 mm) below the paving stone chamfer with the Gator Nitro Joint Sand. Shower the surface to rinse off excess material from the paved surface. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the whole paving area is completed.
Any excess Gator Nitro Joint Sand residue left on the paved surface can by simply cleaned off by brushing and rinsing off the surface. Excess material can be stored directly in the pail with 2” (50 mm) of water covering the Gator Nitro Joint Sand and closing the pail tightly. Excess product will last an extra 4 weeks when stored in this fashion.
For a nicer, smoother surface joint finish, use a suitable mason jointing tool. This process can only be done once Steps 1 to 4 are completed and the Gator Nitro Joint Sand is in its curing phase. Allow 18 hours of cure time before pedestrian use.
Before applying the product, the user/buyer must determine its suitability for intended use and user/buyer assumes all risks in that regard. It is a condition of the Limited Warranty that before using the product on the intended larger area, the user/buyer must test the product on a small less observed area of approximately 4 sq. ft. (0.4 sq. m.) to ensure results meet user/buyer’s expectations. In the event that no test is carried out, the 5-year Limited Warranty will only apply to 4 sq. ft. (0.4 sq. m.). Alliance Designer Products Inc. cannot guarantee results as it has no control over surface preparation and product application. If this product is proven to be defective, on the condition that it was applied pursuant to the required method of application and surface preparation, the sole obligation Alliance Designer Products Inc. is to refund the purchase price. Proof of purchase is required for any claim. Alliance Designer Products Inc. shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever, direct or consequential. To the extent permitted by law, Alliance Designer Products Inc. excludes any implied warranty of quality, merchantability or fitness for purpose.