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Sand - Mulch Mound
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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.
Hannah
Hannah
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I needed 3 yards of top soil and that's what I got! Right on time and right where I asked it to be placed (Order# 2041).

One cubic yard of this sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most mortar or jointing applications only need 1 to 2 inches. For a typical paver patio or pool base project, figure your square footage, decide on depth within that range, and order in full cubic yards since it is sold that way. Most residential jobs land somewhere between half a yard and two yards depending on the scope.

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.

A ton is approximately 2,000 pounds. Coverage varies by stone type and depth, but as a general guideline, one ton covers roughly 80-100 square feet at 2 inches deep.

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St. Cloud Sand Delivery

St. Cloud Sand Delivery

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The best local sand, without the guesswork.

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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.
Hannah
Hannah
Google Review

I needed 3 yards of top soil and that's what I got! Right on time and right where I asked it to be placed (Order# 2041).

One cubic yard of this sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most mortar or jointing applications only need 1 to 2 inches. For a typical paver patio or pool base project, figure your square footage, decide on depth within that range, and order in full cubic yards since it is sold that way. Most residential jobs land somewhere between half a yard and two yards depending on the scope.

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.

A ton is approximately 2,000 pounds. Coverage varies by stone type and depth, but as a general guideline, one ton covers roughly 80-100 square feet at 2 inches deep.

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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 St. Cloud Folks

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Hannah
Hannah

I needed 3 yards of top soil and that's what I got! Right on time and right where I asked it to be placed (Order# 2041).

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Nicole Sheehe

We had a great experience with mulch mound! Our mulch arrived when we requested. The delivery fee was so reasonable. We’ll use them again for sure!

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Most paver and patio jobs pair this sand with a crushed base layer underneath and edging to hold everything in place. If you are doing a pool install, gravel or crushed stone often goes down first for drainage before the sand leveling layer. For mortar work, you will want it alongside your cement and any stone or brick you are setting.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Washed sand for paver joints has largely been replaced by clean chip stone in this region, because chip stone locks together and does not pump up between pavers under freeze thaw cycles the way sand does. St. Cloud's winters are hard on jointing material, so if you are setting a patio that needs to last, ask about chip stone for the joints and save the sand for mortar or bedding work instead.

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A common mistake on pool base installs is skipping compaction and just raking the sand level. Glacial till subsoils here shift as they freeze and thaw, so even a well leveled sand base can settle unevenly if it was not compacted first. Wet the sand lightly and tamp it before setting the pool ring, and check level again after a few days before filling.

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If your project uses both mortar sand and a coarser base material like gravel or crushed stone, order them together for the same delivery instead of separate trips. It saves on handling and lets you stage both piles once instead of twice, which matters more than people expect once a project stretches across a weekend.

Working With Sand in St. Cloud

St. Cloud sits on glacial till, which is a mixed bag of clay, silt, gravel, and rock left behind by the ice sheets, and it does not drain or compact evenly on its own. That inconsistency is exactly why hardscape crews here bring in washed sand rather than trust the native ground for bedding or jointing work. Between the last frost around May 7 and first frost near Sep 23, most patio, walkway, and pool installs happen in that window while the ground is workable. Granite City builders also use this finer sand for mortar on the area's stone and brick work, since coarser concrete sand does not trowel the same way.

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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What is the difference between this and the sand under my kids' playground?

Playground sand is typically washed but coarser and less uniform, meant for cushioning rather than structural work. This sand is finely screened specifically for mortar workability, paver joints, and pool bases where a consistent, fine grain matters for how the material sets and compacts. They are not interchangeable for construction uses.

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How much sand do I need for a 10 by 10 foot pool base?

At 1 to 2 inches deep, a 100 square foot base needs roughly a third to two thirds of a cubic yard, since one yard covers about 324 square feet at 1 inch. Most homeowners round up to a full half yard or one yard to account for leveling and minor waste.

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When is the best time to do sand and paver work in St. Cloud?

Spring through fall, generally between the last frost around May 7 and first frost near Sep 23, gives you workable ground temperatures and dry conditions for setting mortar and compacting bases. Late fall installs risk the sand freezing before it settles properly, so most contractors avoid starting new hardscape work once temperatures drop consistently.

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Where will the sand be dropped off, and do I need a specific type of access?

The load is placed on your driveway or another spot you specify when you schedule delivery at checkout. Standard driveway access works for most residential deliveries, but if your site has tight clearance or a long distance to the work area, plan on moving material by wheelbarrow since the truck stays on hard, accessible ground.

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Should I use this sand or mason sand for my project?

In some regions mason sand and this washed sand are the same product under different names, both finely screened for mortar work. For paver joints specifically, many contractors here now prefer chip stone over any sand, since it resists washing out and pumping during freeze thaw cycles that are common in this climate.

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