before installing paver locking sand put each bag on the ground or a solid will help make sure the product is fully sand along the block joints use a broom to sweep the sand across the blocks and into the joints compact the sand into joint spaces as thoroughly as possible carefully remove any remaining sand from the paver surface prior to leaf blower to clean off the top of the blocks use a garden hose with a fine misting not overwater the joints and avoid dampening every 15 to 20 minutes for a minimum of 24 hours before allowing foot traffic and 48 hours must remain above 50 degrees for 12 rain for at least 12 hours all that's left is to sit back and enjoy! install paver locking sand easy diy with big impact! shopping list • utility knife • broom • paver locking sand • leaf blower click here to create your shopping list! • water hose • safety glasses click here to watch the full how-to video! menards paver locking sand