Gator Nitro Sand
| Brand | Alliance |
| Material | Jointing Material |
GATOR NITRO JOINT SAND is the ideal air cure, permeable jointing material. It is a ready-to-use mixture of calibrated sand and proprietary resin formula which cures when exposed to air, hardening from top to bottom of the joint. The product can be installed in wet or dry weather.
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.
IDEAL FOR
Residential and Commercial Pedestrian applications with:
- Porcelain Tile with Gator Tile System
- Natural Stone
- Wetcast Stone
- Concrete Pavers
Residential driveways with interlocking concrete pavers
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- Permeable *
- Apply rain or shine
- Strength from top to bottom **
- 25% More strength
- 25% Faster setting time
* Permeable as installed. If not maintained, permeability will be obstructed over time.
** Gator Nitro Joint Sand will harden from top to bottom up to 2 3/8″ (60 mm).
Maintenance of paved surface
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 with the normal maximum water pressure from any residential or commercial building (typically 80 psi).
Moss
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.
The quantity required depends on the size of the joints. One pail of 40 lb (18.1 kg) will cover: (see graphic below)
| Paver or stone 12” x 12” x 2-3/8″ with joint of 1/8″ to 1″ or Paver or stone 30 cm x 30 cm x 60 mm with joints of 3 mm to 25 mm | Beige | Grey | Black | Silver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8″ joint (3 mm) | 84 sq. ft. (7.8 sq. m.) | 79 sq. ft. (7.3 sq. m.) | 74 sq. ft. (6.9 sq. m.) | 84 sq. ft. (7.8 sq. m.) |
| 3/16″ joint (5 mm) | 58 sq. ft. (5.39 sq. m.) | 54 sq. ft. (5.02 sq. m.) | 50 sq. ft. (4.65 sq. m.) | 58 sq. ft. (5.39 sq. m.) |
| 3/4″ joint (19 mm) | 15 sq. ft. (1.39 sq. m.) | 14 sq. ft. (1.3 sq. m.) | 13 sq. ft. (1.2 sq. m.) | 15 sq. ft. (1.39 sq. m.) |
| 1″ joint (25 mm) | 11 sq. ft. (1 sq. m.) | 10 sq. ft. (0.9 sq. m.) | 10 sq. ft. (0.9 sq. m.) | 11 sq. ft. (1 sq. m.) |
| Product | Size | Units per Pallet |
|---|---|---|
| GATOR NITRO JOINT SAND – Beige | 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 48 |
| GATOR NITRO JOINT SAND – Silver | 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 48 |
| GATOR NITRO JOINT SAND – Grey | 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 48 |
| GATOR NITRO JOINT SAND – Black | 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 48 |
Storage
Store outdoors under a covered area, away from direct sun or store indoors at temperatures ranging from -22 to 86°F (-30 to 30°C). Skid of GATOR NITRO JOINT SAND can be double stacked for storage, but not in transport.
Storage time
24 months in cool area. If used keep in the bucket with 2″ of water and seal tightly with lid. It may last up to 4 weeks longer. Always store the product indoors.
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