Is silver sand ok for joint filling? - Bought 4 bags but having 2nd thoughts

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Jimlad
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Post: # 70630Post Jimlad

As above is silver sand ok - or would I be better getting some plain old kiln dried joint filling sand, cheers?
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Post: # 70636Post msh paving

You need kiln dry sand, as it will flow in the joints, silver sand is moist and will not flow MSH :)
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Post: # 70638Post Pablo

You can buy kiln dried silver sand from Tobermore and I sure various other outlets. If you can't find it and still want to use it then you could slurry sand it which is very easy and gives just the same finish and strength.
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Post: # 70693Post Jimlad

ahhh - think thats where I went wrong then eh? should have asked for the kiln dried silver sand, ney mind will be off to get some of the standard kiln dried stuff.

Thanks for your help, cheers.
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