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Sand
Fine / Masonry Sand
Masonry sand is finely screened and uniform, which is exactly what mortar and paver bedding need. The consistent grain lets you screed a dead-flat setting bed and gives mortar a smooth, workable body.
What it is used for
- Mortar for brick, block, and stone work
- 1-inch screed bed under pavers and flagstone
- Sandboxes and smooth play surfaces
- Filling joints between flagstone
Depth & coverage
Recommended depth
1 inch screeded bedding layer under pavers.
Coverage
One cubic yard covers about 320 square feet at 1 inch deep.
Installation tips
- 1Screed the bedding layer — do not tamp it before setting pavers.
- 2Keep the bedding layer a consistent 1 inch. Thicker beds rut under traffic.
- 3Run compacted base underneath. Masonry sand is a bedding layer, never a base.
Need help with quantities? Our material calculator converts your bed dimensions into cubic yards, or read the installation guide before you start.