{"id":1163,"date":"2021-06-11T13:33:49","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T13:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumpavers.net\/?p=1163"},"modified":"2021-06-11T13:33:49","modified_gmt":"2021-06-11T13:33:49","slug":"can-you-use-regular-sand-between-brick-pavers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danmooremedia.com\/staging-site\/can-you-use-regular-sand-between-brick-pavers\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Use Regular Sand Between Brick Pavers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Brick pavements are a great way to design your patio, driveway or walkway. They bring out the aesthetics and make you feel good about the investment. Maintaining brick pavements can be a little tricky though, especially if you are new to them. They require sanding, sealing, grouting and much more. If you are wondering whether you can use regular sand between brick pavers, the short answer is yes, though polymeric sand locks the joints tighter and lasts longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Sanding Between your Bricks Recommended?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Using sand between brick pavers is not only recommended but it is actually supposed to be applied twice during the installation process. Sand is a great way to lock your bricks in place and to make sure that they do not move around once installed. The sand is also applied as a bedding and so, it acts like cushions between the bricks. The question that remains is can you use regular sand in between the bricks and for the bedding?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Which Sand to Use?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are two types of sands; regular and polymeric. Both have their own advantages and the debate on which is better has been going on for some time. Polymeric sand<\/a> is a finer sand which has additives added to it to make them a superior sand over regular sand. They are sharper and generally, polymeric sand is the more appreciated sand for filling paver joints. However, due to its distinctive style, it carries distinctive problems as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Choose Polymeric Sand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n