Gator Nitro Joint Sand
FOR RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS WITH INTERLOCKING CONCRETE PAVERS
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PEDESTRIAN APPLICATIONS
WITH PORCELAIN TILE WITH DEPTH OF 3CM, NATURAL STONE, WETCAST STONE AND CONCRETE PAVERS
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 above 3°C.
- Traditional drainage base
- Permeable base
- Hybrid base
- Concrete pavers, concrete slabs, natural stones or wet cast stones
- Outdoor porcelain tiles, porcelain pavers or porcelain slabs
- Residential driveways with light vehicular use
- Patios, pool areas and walkways
- Joint width of 3 mm to 6 mm for outdoor porcelain tiles, porcelain pavers or porcelain slabs
- Joint width of 5 mm to 50 mm for concrete pavers, concrete slabs, natural stones or wet cast stones
- Joint depth min 30 mm to a max 60 mm
- Permeable
- Apply rain or shine
- Strength from top to bottom
- Works above 3°C
* The concrete pavers, concrete slabs, natural stones or wet cast stones and the outdoor porcelain tiles, porcelain pavers or porcelain slabs must have no movement prior to, or after the installation of GATOR NITRO into the joints. If the concrete pavers, concrete slabs, natural stones or wet cast stones and the outdoor porcelain tiles, porcelain pavers or porcelain slabs move or rotate, this is due to improper sub-base preparation. For clarity, GATOR NITRO, will not prevent lateral or rotational forces that are generated to the concrete pavers, concrete slabs, natural stones or wet cast stones and the outdoor porcelain tiles, porcelain pavers or porcelain slabs installations. Any movement on any paving material will void the warranty.
Maintenance of paved surface
When maintaining the paved surface, apply concrete 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 550 kPa).
GATOR NITRO is permeable when installed. However, If not maintained properly, permeability will be obstructed over time. To avoid obstruction in the joints, periodically use a pressure washer to remove all dirt and debris. Wait 28 days after the initial application of GATOR NITRO before using a pressure washer.
Moss
GATOR NITRO 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.
| Porcelain tile 60 cm x 60 cm x 30 mm with 3 mm joint width Paver or stone 30 cm x 30 cm x 60 mm with joints of 5 mm to 25 mm |
Beige | Grey | Silver | Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mm joint (Porcelain tile) | 49.9 m2 | 46.5 m2 | 49.9 m2 | 43 m2 |
| 5 mm joint (Concrete paver) | 3.3 m2 | 3 m2 | 3.3 m2 | 2.9 m2 |
| 20 mm joint (Concrete paver) | 1.4 m2 | 1.3 m2 | 1.4 m2 | 1.2 m2 |
| 25 mm joint (Concrete paver) | 1 m2 | 0.9 m2 | 1 m2 | 0.8 m2 |
Sand CalculatorStorage
24 months in cool area. Store outdoors under a covered area, away from direct sun or store outdoors at temperatures ranging from -30 to 30°C. Skid of GATOR NITRO can be double stacked for storage, but not in transport.
| Product | Size | Units per Pallet |
|---|---|---|
| GATOR NITRO JOINT SAND – Beige | 18.1 kg | 48 |
| GATOR NITRO JOINT SAND – Silver | 18.1 kg | 48 |
| GATOR NITRO JOINT SAND – Grey | 18.1 kg | 48 |
| GATOR NITRO JOINT SAND – Black | 18.1 kg | 48 |
PREPARATION INFORMATION (IMPORTANT NOTES)
- Always refer to the latest GATOR NITRO Technical Data Sheet (TDS) at AllianceGator.com before installing.
- The concrete pavers, concrete slabs, natural stones or wet cast stones and the outdoor porcelain tiles, porcelain pavers or porcelain slabs must have no movement prior to, or after the installation of GATOR NITRO into the joints. If the concrete pavers, concrete slabs, natural stones or wet cast stones and the outdoor porcelain tiles, porcelain pavers or porcelain slabs move or rotate, this is due to improper sub-base preparation. For clarity, GATOR NITRO, will not prevent lateral or rotational forces that are generated to the concrete pavers, concrete slabs, natural stones or wet cast stones and the outdoor porcelain tiles, porcelain pavers or porcelain slabs installations. Any movement on any paving material will void the warranty.
- GATOR NITRO 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 must be installed above 3°C.
- Joint width of 3 mm to 6 mm for outdoor porcelain tiles, porcelain pavers or porcelain slabs. Joint width of 5 mm to 50 mm for concrete pavers, concrete slabs, natural stones or wet cast stones.
- Joint depth: Minimum 30 mm Maximum 60 mm.
- Working time: Product must be applied within approximately 45 minutes.
- GATOR NITRO can only be used on a drainage base application.
- Paved surface can be used after 18 hours.
- Avoid power-washing for a minimum of 28 days after applying.
Option 1 Traditional Drainage Base
- Gator Fabric GF4.4 covering bottom and side of excavated area.
- Foundation of 10-15 cm compacted crushed stone (0-20 mm).
- Setting bed of 25 mm of sand or chip stones (3 to 6 mm) that will lock or choke*.
- Nail Gator Edge on the compacted crushed stone and insure the vertical section of the edge hugs the pavers, so no bedding material migrates out. See diagram 1.
Option 2 Permeable Base
- Gator Fabric GF4.4 covering bottom and side of excavated area.
- 10-15 cm of (38 mm) plus of compacted crushed stone.
- 50 mm of (20 mm) net stone well compacted.
- Setting bed of 25-50 mm of chip stones (3 to 6 mm) that will lock or choke*.
- Spread and trowel Gator XTreme Edge on the 20 mm net and make sure the XTreme Edge hugs and lies 25 mm under the pavers. See diagram 2.
N.B. GATOR NITRO could be installed only 90 minutes after Gator XTreme Edge has been applied.
Option 3 Hybrid Base
- Gator Fabric GF4.4 covering bottom and side of excavated area.
- Foundation of 10-15 cm compacted crushed stone (20 mm).
- Setting bed of 25 mm of chip stones (3 to 6 mm) that will lock or choke*.
- Spread and trowel Gator XTreme Edge on the 20 mm net and make sure the XTreme Edge hugs and lies 25 mm under the pavers. See diagram 3.
N.B. GATOR NITRO could be installed only 90 minutes after Gator XTreme Edge has been applied.
* Choke refers to chip stones (3 mm – 6 mm) setting bed that prevents the GATOR NITRO from migrating through the voids.
INSTALLATION STEPS
Designed for pedestrian and vehicular applications, GATOR NITRO 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. Installation will be easier with two people.
NOTE
- The concrete pavers, concrete slabs, natural stones or wet cast stones and the outdoor porcelain tiles, porcelain pavers or porcelain slabs must have no movement prior to, or after the installation of GATOR NITRO into the joints. If the concrete pavers, concrete slabs, natural stones or wet cast stones and the outdoor porcelain tiles, porcelain pavers or porcelain slabs move or rotate, this is due to improper sub-base preparation. For clarity, GATOR NITRO, will not prevent lateral or rotational forces that are generated to the concrete pavers, concrete slabs, natural stones or wet cast stones and the outdoor porcelain tiles, porcelain pavers or porcelain slabs installations. Any movement on any paving material will void the warranty.
- There is no need to protect treated joints from rain while setting. Although the presence of rain will delay the setting process. Full strength: 28 days but surface can be walked on after 18 hours. If heavy rain has occurred when the joints have been pointed, then it may be necessary to revisit the job once the weather has cleared to touch up joints.
- GATOR NITRO can be applied when the concrete pavers, concrete slabs, natural stones or wet cast stones and the outdoor porcelain tiles, porcelain pavers or porcelain slabs are installed directly on chip stones (3 to 6 mm) that lock or choke* themselves. This means the GATOR NITRO will not migrate through the voids.
- Do not apply GATOR NITRO when the concrete pavers, concrete slabs, natural stones or wet cast stones and the outdoor porcelain tiles, porcelain pavers or porcelain slabs are installed directly on aggregates with large voids. GATOR NITRO will migrate through aggregates with large voids.
- By following GATOR NITRO installation instructions carefully, you will obtain a very hard jointing material.
- When installing concrete pavers, concrete slabs, natural stones or wet cast stones and the outdoor porcelain tiles, porcelain pavers or porcelain slabs around an underground pool, a slope of 3 mm per linear 30 cm away from the pool is mandatory.
- All concrete pavers, concrete slabs, natural stones or wet cast stones and the outdoor porcelain tiles, porcelain pavers or porcelain slabs surfaces must have a drainage slope for the GATOR NITRO to work at its optimum.
- For the pool coping blocks, it is mandatory to use mortar in the joints. For the rest of the concrete pavers, concrete slabs, natural stones or wet cast stones and the outdoor porcelain tiles, porcelain pavers or porcelain slabs installation around the pool, you can use GATOR NITRO.
* Choke refers to (when concrete pavers, concrete slabs, natural stones or wet cast stones and the outdoor porcelain tiles, porcelain pavers or porcelain slabs are installed directly on chip stones (3 to 6 mm) that lock or choke themselves. This means the GATOR NITRO will not migrate through the voids.)
STEP 1
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.
STEP 2
Open the bag of GATOR NITRO and spread the contents over the paved surface. Thoroughly soak the GATOR NITRO with water while using a squeegee or a hard bristle broom to spread and mix, allowing the GATOR NITRO to flow into the joints. Continue applying water while using a squeegee or broom to push the GATOR NITRO diagonally across the paved surface and into the joints. This action compacts and forces the GATOR NITRO into the joints ensuring the gaps are filled. Ensure joints are completely filled before moving on to the next section. Use a hard bristle broom for textured surfaces and final joint height setting.
STEP 3
The joints should be filled 3 mm below the top surface or 3 mm below the selected paving material chamfer with the GATOR NITRO. Shower the surface to rinse off excess material from the paved surface. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the whole paving area is completed.
The joints are effectively rain safe immediately, although rain will delay the setting process. Full strength will be reached after 28 days. Surface can be opened to traffic after initial setting, approximately 18 hours in dry conditions above 24°C. If heavy rain has occurred when the joints have been pointed, then it may be necessary to revisit the job once the weather has cleared to touch up joints.
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 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 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
Please note that when the product is used for other purposes (Mixed-use, commercial, institutional or other), the above terms apply except that the applicable period is reduced to 1 year from purchase. ALLIANCE DESIGNER PRODUCTS INC. excludes any responsibility for use of any Gator NITRO sand for any installation not installed to manufacturer’s specifications.
THE PARTIES AGREE THAT REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AS STATED IS THE ONLY OBLIGATION OF THE MANUFACTURER. IN ALL EVENTS, THE MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES OR COSTS WHATSOEVER, (INCLUDING REMOVAL OR REINSTALLATION OF SAND OR PAVERS) DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE MANUFACTURER EXCLUDES ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE. ALLIANCE DESIGNER PRODUCTS INC. excludes any responsibility whatsoever for the presence of moss, mold, mildew, or similar factors that may occur on the product after its installation. The presence of moss, mold or mildew is caused by the particular 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 after installation. ALLIANCE DESIGNER PRODUCTS INC. excludes any responsibility for use of GATOR NITRO SAND for any installation not installed to manufacturer’s specifications. Alliance Designer Products shall not be liable for any non-compliant use.