Description
PREPARATION INFORMATION (IMPORTANT NOTES)
- Always refer to the latest GATOR NITRO JOINT SAND Technical Data Sheet (TDS) at AllianceGator.com before installing.
- GATOR NITRO JOINT SAND can be installed rain or shine. Paving surface must be pre-wet before installation and must remain wet throughout the installation process or staining may occur.
- GATOR NITRO JOINT SAND is an extremely strong and rigid jointing material, please ensure there is ABSOLUTELY NO paver or stone or outdoor porcelain tile movement prior to installation in order to prevent joint cracking.
- For pedestrian and vehicular applications.
- GATOR NITRO JOINT SAND must be installed above 37°F (3°C).
- Working Time: Approximately 45 minutes.
- GATOR NITRO JOINT SAND can only be used on a drainage base application. In a non-drainage base application, GATOR NITRO JOINT SAND cannot be used.
- Paved surface can be used after 18 hours.
- Avoid power-washing for a minimum of 28 days after applying.
REQUIRED SUB-SURFACE PREPARATION AND FOUNDATION OPTIONS
GATOR NITRO JOINT SAND is recommended for a variety of uses, including patios, walkways, pool decks and driveways. The pavers, porcelain tiles, natural or wet cast stones must be installed on a drainage base system for pedestrian and light vehicular traffic applications and Gator Base systems for pavers, porcelain tiles, natural or wet cast stones for pedestrian applications only.
The quantity required depends on the size of the joints. One pail of 40 lb (18.1 kg) will cover: (see graphic below)
| Porcelain tile 24” x 24” x 3/4” (60 cm x 60 cm x 20 mm) with 1/8’’ (3 mm) joint width Paver or stone 12” x 12” x 2 3/8” (30 cm x 30 cm x 60 mm) with joints of 3/16’’ (5 mm) to 1’’ (25 mm) |
Beige | Grey | Silver | Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8’’ (3 mm) joint (Porcelain tile) | 550 sq. ft. (58 sq. m.) | 505 sq. ft. (47 sq. m.) | 550 sq. ft. (58 sq. m.) | 476 sq. ft. (44 sq. m.) |
| 3/16” (5 mm) joint (Concrete paver) | 55 sq. ft. (5.1 sq. m.) | 54 sq. ft. (5 sq. m.) | 55 sq. ft. (5.1 sq. m.) | 51 sq. ft. (4.7 sq. m.) |
| 3/4” (19 mm) joint (Concrete paver) | 15 sq. ft. (1.4 sq. m.) | 14 sq. ft. (1.3 sq. m.) | 15 sq. ft. (1.4 sq. m.) | 13 sq. ft. (1.2 sq. m.) |
| 1” (25 mm) joint (Concrete paver) | 11.4 sq. ft. (1.1 sq. m.) | 10.6 sq. ft. (1 sq. m.) | 11.4 sq. ft. (1.1 sq. m.) | 9.8 sq. ft. (0.9 sq. m.) |
