Sand

Common uses

Jobs sand is made for

Sand comes in different grades, and the right one depends on the job. Here is how they line up.

• Paver bedding and joints

  Coarse sand makes a level setting bed for pavers and fills the joints so the stones lock together instead of shifting.

  Paver sand

• Sandboxes

  Play sand is washed and screened so it is soft, clean and free of the sharp grit found in construction sand.

  Play sand

• Concrete and mortar

  Masonry sand is fine and uniform, which gives mortar a smooth, workable mix for brick, block and stone work.

  Masonry sand

• Above ground pool bases

  A smooth, compacted layer of fine sand under the liner protects it from rocks and roots and gives the pool a level floor.

• Lawn leveling

  Fine sand settles into low spots and between grass blades without smothering the lawn, which makes it a common pick for leveling turf.

  Sand, topsoil or compost for leveling

• Fill and utility work

  Fill sand compacts well and drains freely, so it is used to backfill trenches, bed pipes and build up areas before paving.

  Fill sand