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About this sand

Washed and finely screened masonry sand for mortar, paver joints, and pool bases. Consistent grain, ready to screed.
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One cubic yard of mason sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most paver joint or bedding work only needs 1 to 2 inches. For a typical patio or walkway, measure your square footage and figure roughly a quarter yard per 80 to 90 square feet at 1 inch, then adjust up if you are going closer to 2 inches for a deeper bed.

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.

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Hot Springs Sand Delivery

Hot Springs Sand Delivery

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About this sand

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

One cubic yard of mason sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most paver joint or bedding work only needs 1 to 2 inches. For a typical patio or walkway, measure your square footage and figure roughly a quarter yard per 80 to 90 square feet at 1 inch, then adjust up if you are going closer to 2 inches for a deeper bed.

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.

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How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

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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.

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Select your delivery date

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

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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 Hot Springs Folks

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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...

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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.

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Most jobs that call for mason sand also need paver base or chip stone underneath it for structure, since sand alone will not stop settling on its own. If you are mixing mortar, plan on ordering portland cement separately. Crews working brick or stone veneer around Hot Springs often pair a yard of this sand with a load of crushed stone for the base course.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Mason sand is finer and more angular than the concrete sand some suppliers try to substitute, and that difference matters for mortar workability. If your mix feels gritty or hard to spread on brick joints, you likely got the wrong sand. Ask specifically for mason sand or the term some old timers around here still use, mortar sand, and check that it is washed, not pit run, before it goes into your mixer.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

A common mistake on paver jobs is skipping compaction of the base before laying the sand bedding layer. Screed the sand loose, never tamp it directly, then set your pavers into it and compact the whole assembly together. Compacting sand before the pavers go down creates hard spots and an uneven surface once foot traffic starts working the joints.

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If your project spans mortar work and paver bedding, order mason sand for both rather than switching materials mid job, it simplifies delivery and keeps your crew working with one texture they already understand. For larger paver footprints, some contractors here are shifting to clean chip stone under the pavers instead of sand, since it will not pump out through the joints over time the way sand can.

Working With Sand in Hot Springs

Hot Springs sits on silt loam that holds water and gets soft after the spring rains that roll through before hardscape season kicks off. Mason sand does not fix drainage the way a base stone does, but it gives you a clean, level bedding layer for paver joints and pool coping that will not shift once it is tamped and swept in. With our elevation and rocky terrain around the Ouachitas showing through in a lot of yards here, sand lets you build a flat, workable surface over ground that is anything but flat. It is also the standard choice for mortar mixes on stone and brick work common in this city's older neighborhoods.

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

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Is mason sand the same thing as regular sand from a hardware store bag?

Not quite. Bagged play sand or all purpose sand is often coarser or less consistently screened. Mason sand is washed and finely screened specifically for mortar workability and clean paver joints, which is what masons and hardscapers around Hot Springs expect when they order it for a job.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 300 square foot patio?

At a 1 inch bedding depth, one cubic yard covers about 324 square feet, so a 300 square foot patio needs a little under one full yard. If you are running a deeper 2 inch bed, plan on close to two cubic yards instead.

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Can I lay pavers on sand in the fall before our first frost?

Yes, sand work is not weather sensitive the way concrete pours are, and Hot Springs typically does not see frost until around November 7. Just keep the sand dry when possible during installation, since wet sand is harder to screed level and compact evenly.

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Will the delivery truck dump the sand right in my driveway?

Yes, the load is placed at a spot you choose that the truck can safely access, driveways work well for most residential deliveries. Just make sure there is a clear, flat area since the sand is dumped in a pile rather than carried to a specific spot in your yard.

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Should I use mason sand or chip stone under my pavers?

Mason sand is the traditional bedding layer and still works well for most residential patios and walkways. Chip stone is gaining ground because it interlocks and resists pumping out of the joints over time, especially on driveways with vehicle traffic. If your project is heavy use, ask about chip stone, for standard walkways mason sand is a solid, proven choice.

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