Joint options for patios and paths

Flagstone Joint Options

NOCOSTORM by Techniseal

A multi-weather jointing compound for pavers, natural stones, permeable slabs, and outdoor porcelain.

Pros: Easy installation, easy cleaning, prevents weed growth and ant hills

Cons: Cannot be easily pulled up after installation, does deteriorate over many years and need replenished. More costly than gravel.

Fine Washed Sand

Very fine-grained sand. Natural tan/gray in color.

Pros: Packs tightly between the stones of more narrow joints, permeable.

Cons: Will deplete over time and come out when sweeping or pressure washing and need to be replenished.

1/4" Minus Crushed Rock

Tiny rock shards that are 1/4" at the largest and dust at the smallest. The smaller fines get between the larger shards and allow this product to pack extremely well.

Pros: Packs well, multiple color options.

Cons: Size may be too large for some smaller joints

Soil or Compost

With soil or compost between the stones, you can plant grass, moss or steppable plants.

Pros: drainage, appealing.

Cons: Maintenance of the grass or plants may be higher or more susceptible to weed growth.

Pea Gravel

Small 3/8" round pebble rock.

Pros: Multiple color options. Optimal drainage.

Cons: Will continuously move and shift causing them to constantly roll up on top of the patio stones.