Description
Lock fine joints in porcelain pavers, concrete slabs, and natural stone with Gator Nitro-X Fine Joint Sand — Alliance’s resin-based, air-curing jointing material that hardens without water. Sweep, compact, and walk away: no rinse, no haze, no waiting on dry weather. Rated for both pedestrian and vehicular installations down to 1/8 in joints where polymeric sand fails.
Why Pros Specify Nitro-X
- Air-cure resin technology — cures on contact with air, no water activation needed
- Install in wet or dry weather — no rain delays
- Walkable in 18 hours; full strength at 28 days
- Bonds reliably down to 1/8 in joints — ideal for porcelain pavers and tight-jointed natural stone
- Resists weeds, insects, erosion, and freeze-thaw cracking
- Pedestrian and vehicular rated — patios, pool decks, walkways, driveways
Applications
- Porcelain pavers, slabs, and tiles (1/8 in to 1/4 in joints)
- Concrete pavers and slabs, wet-cast stone, natural stone (1/8 in to 2 in joints)
- Joint depth: 3/4 in minimum, up to 2-3/8 in
- Residential and commercial installations
Specifications
- Product: Gator Nitro-X Fine Joint Sand
- Manufacturer: Alliance Designer Products Inc. (Laval, Québec, Canada)
- Container size: 27.5 lb (12.5 kg) plastic pail
- Colors available: Black, Gunmetal, Taupe, Vanilla, Platinum
- Coverage: varies by joint width, joint depth, and paver dimensions — use the Alliance Gator Sand Calculator to size your job
- Cure: walkable in 18 hours, full strength at 28 days
Installation
- Sweep dry Nitro-X across clean pavers and into joints; surface may be dry or damp
- Compact with a leaf blower on low to settle the sand and remove residue from paver surfaces
- Tool joints to desired finish — no water activation required
- Keep traffic off joints for at least 18 hours; avoid heavy loads until full cure
Stop by Garoppo’s to pick up a pail, or schedule local delivery within our service area.