• Baton Rouge LA Sand Delivery - Mulch Mound
  • Baton Rouge LA Sand Delivery - Mulch Mound
1 2
Sand - Mulch Mound
Sand - Mulch Mound

About this sand

Washed and finely screened masonry sand for mortar, paver joints, and pool bases. Consistent grain, ready to screed.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
Google Review

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...

One cubic yard of mason sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most paver joint or bedding work only calls for 1 to 2 inches. For a typical patio or walkway, figure your square footage, pick your depth, and order in whole cubic yards since we deliver bulk rather than partial loads. Mortar mixing projects usually need less volume but still make sense to order by the yard once you account for waste.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

FAQs

Read all FAQs

Baton Rouge Sand Delivery

Baton Rouge Sand Delivery

4.7
137 reviews
$74.00 per Yard
$74.00
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Type
Size
Minimum of 3 Yard
Hand-picked local yards
4,000+ regional deliveries
Dedicated support
Why order through Mulch Mound

The best local sand, without the guesswork.

We hand-pick and partner with the best yards in your region, keep only the ones our buyers rate well, and back each load with our guarantee.

Mulch Mound Guarantee

If your sand isn't the quantity or quality you ordered, we'll make it right.

About this sand

Washed and finely screened masonry sand for mortar, paver joints, and pool bases. Consistent grain, ready to screed.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
Google Review

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...

One cubic yard of mason sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most paver joint or bedding work only calls for 1 to 2 inches. For a typical patio or walkway, figure your square footage, pick your depth, and order in whole cubic yards since we deliver bulk rather than partial loads. Mortar mixing projects usually need less volume but still make sense to order by the yard once you account for waste.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

FAQs

Read all FAQs

View full details

How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

1

Choose your quantity

Adjust the quantity to match your project. One cubic yard covers about 100 to 160 square feet at a 2 to 3 inch depth.

2

Select your delivery date

Select a delivery date you'd like for the product to be dropped off at your home

3

Sit back and wait

Sit back, wait, and let us work our magic to make sure the highest quality product is delivered to your driveway.

From The Mouths of Baton Rouge Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
Google Reviews
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wan...

Read full review

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I compared it to competitors and I will definitely be becoming back.

Google Review
Lindsay Mangan
Lindsay Mangan

Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will de...

Read full review

Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will definitely use again!

Google Review

Complete Your Outdoor Project

Sand pairs naturally with paver base stone or crushed limestone underneath it, and with polymeric jointing sand or paver edging to finish the job. If you are pouring mortar, you will also want to have your masonry cement on hand before the load arrives. Some crews in this area are shifting paver bedding over to clean chip stone since it resists pumping in our wet clay soil, worth asking about if drainage is a concern.

Baton Rouge Soil Delivery
Baton Rouge Mulch Delivery
Map of the sand delivery area around Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Service area

Areas we deliver sand in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

See All Locations
Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Baton Rouge's clay soil, do not skip the compacted base layer under mason sand for paver work. Clay holds water and can shift under a patio if the sand sits directly on it. A few inches of crushed stone base topped with the sand bedding layer keeps the whole installation from settling unevenly after our heavy spring rains soak through.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

A common mistake here is laying pavers on sand right before a heavy rain event, which is frequent in spring and early fall. Fresh sand can wash out of joints before it locks in. Give it a dry stretch of a few days after installation, or plan the pour for a lower rainfall window if you are watching the forecast.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If you are mixing mortar for brick work, mason sand's finer, more uniform grain is what makes the mix workable, coarser concrete sand will not trowel the same way. For paver bedding specifically, some local crews are switching to chip stone instead of sand since it will not pump up through joints in wet clay conditions the way sand sometimes can over time.

Working With Sand in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge sits on alluvial clay that holds water and shifts with our wet springs and humid summers, which is exactly why a sand base or joint fill matters here. Mason sand does not swell and heave the way the native clay does, so it gives patios, walkways, and pool decks a stable layer underneath. With our long hardscape season running spring through fall and mild winters that rarely freeze the ground below 56 feet elevation, there is not much of a true off season for sand work in this city. It is also standard for mixing mortar on brick and block projects, which are common in older Red Stick construction.

Masonry vs Fill Sand

Masonry sand is washed and finely screened, the right choice for mortar work, paver joints, and sandboxes. Fill sand is coarser and less processed, better suited to leveling, bedding pipe, and filling low spots.

Bedding and Leveling

For pavers, screed a 1 inch sand bed over a compacted base rather than using sand to fix deep grade problems. A thin, even bed locks pavers in place. A thick one shifts underfoot.

Working With Moisture

Slightly damp sand spreads, screeds, and compacts far more easily than bone dry sand, which just flows back into your screed lines. Lightly wetting the pile before you work it saves real effort.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click a question to see the answer

Answer

What is mason sand actually used for on a typical Baton Rouge project?

It is mainly used for mortar mixing on brick and block work, filling paver joints, and as a bedding layer under pavers or pool decking. Its fine, uniform texture is what makes mortar workable and lets pavers set evenly, which matters here given how much of the city builds patios and walkways over clay soil.

Answer

How many cubic yards of sand do I need for a paver patio?

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, so measure your patio's square footage and multiply by your planned depth, usually 1 to 2 inches for bedding. A 300 square foot patio at 1.5 inches would need roughly 1.5 cubic yards, always round up slightly for settling.

Answer

When is the best time to install sand for hardscape projects in Baton Rouge?

Spring through fall is peak hardscape season here, and our mild winters mean you can technically work sand year round. That said, try to avoid installing right before a forecasted heavy rain, since fresh joint sand can wash out before it settles, especially given how often we get spring downpours.

Answer

Where will the sand be placed when it is delivered?

The truck places the load wherever your driveway or property allows safe access, typically as close to the work area as possible. Clear a path ahead of time and let us know if there are any gate or overhead clearance issues, since bulk delivery trucks need a bit more room than a passenger vehicle.

Answer

Should I use mason sand or chip stone for my paver base?

Mason sand is the traditional choice and works well for joints and bedding, but some Baton Rouge crews are shifting to clean chip stone for paver bedding since it resists pumping up through joints in our wet clay soil. For mortar mixing, sand is still the standard, chip stone is not a substitute there.

More delivery around Baton Rouge, Louisiana

All Baton Rouge, Louisiana landscape supply