Okay, so “friar sand” – what the heck is that? I saw this term floating around online and got curious. I’m always up for trying new DIY stuff, especially if it involves, you know, getting my hands dirty. So, I decided to figure out what this “friar sand” was all about and give it a shot.
First, I hit up the internet. Turns out, it’s not some super secret ingredient. Basically, it’s a mix you can use for things like setting pavers or filling in gaps. Seems easy enough, right?
My Friar Sand Adventure
Here’s what I did:
- Gathered my supplies. I grabbed some paver sand (the regular kind you find at the hardware store) and some Portland cement. I already had a bucket and a trowel, so I was good to go. Oh, and water, of course! Can’t forget that.
- Mixed it up.I used the simple ratio of sand:cement,it’s 4:1.I dumped the sand and cement into my bucket. Then, I started adding water – slowly. The key here is to get it to a consistency like, I don’t know, thick pancake batter? You don’t want it too runny, but not too dry either. It should hold its shape.
- Used the mix.I am going to used this mix to fix a few loose pavers in my backyard. I cleaned out the gaps, put some of the friar sand in, and then pressed the pavers back into place.
- Clean up.After used my mix ,I cleaned my tools and let those pavers * said it will takes about 24-48 hours.
It wasn’t rocket science, that’s for sure. I’m no expert, but my pavers seem pretty solid now. I guess we’ll see how it holds up over time, but for a quick fix, this “friar sand” thing seems pretty legit.
If you’re looking for a simple, cheap way to tackle some paver problems or other small projects, I’d say give this a try. Just remember – go slow with the water! You can always add more, but you can’t take it out. Good luck!
