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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 this sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most mortar and joint work only calls for 1 to 2 inches, so a single yard goes a long way on a typical patio or walkway project. For paver joint filling or mortar mixing on a mid size patio, most Wilmington customers order somewhere between half a yard and two yards depending on the footprint. Measure your project area first, then decide on depth based on whether you are mixing mortar or just filling joints.

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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Wilmington Sand Delivery

Wilmington 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.
Nicole Sheehe
Nicole Sheehe
Google Review

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!

One cubic yard of this sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most mortar and joint work only calls for 1 to 2 inches, so a single yard goes a long way on a typical patio or walkway project. For paver joint filling or mortar mixing on a mid size patio, most Wilmington customers order somewhere between half a yard and two yards depending on the footprint. Measure your project area first, then decide on depth based on whether you are mixing mortar or just filling joints.

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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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.

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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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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 using this sand also need base gravel or crushed stone underneath it, and pavers or natural stone on top, so it helps to plan those quantities together rather than ordering piecemeal. If you are mixing mortar, you will also want cement on hand before the sand arrives so the work can move without a delay. Some Wilmington installers are switching to chip stone for paver bedding since it does not pump under freeze thaw cycles, worth asking about if that is your project.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Washed mason sand is finer and more uniform than concrete sand, which is exactly why it works for mortar, but that same fineness means it holds water differently once it is on the ground. In Wilmington's silty loam, a pile left uncovered before a spring rain can turn into a slurry at the edges. Cover it or plan your delivery close to when you will actually use it, especially during the wetter stretches of April and May.

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A common mistake is using this sand as paver bedding the way it was done for decades. It works, but it can shift and pump moisture up through joints over repeated freeze thaw cycles, which Wilmington sees plenty of between late October and mid April. Many installers have moved to clean chip stone for the bedding layer specifically because it does not pump, and save the mason sand for mortar and joint fill where its fine grain actually matters.

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If your project needs both bedding material and joint sand, it is worth ordering them as separate deliveries with different products rather than trying to make one grade of sand do both jobs. It costs a little more in coordination but saves you from redoing joint work six months later when a bedding grade sand washes out or settles unevenly under paver traffic.

Working With Sand in Wilmington

Wilmington sits on silty loam, which drains slowly and holds moisture longer than a sandy soil would, so a lot of hardscape work here is really about managing water under pavers and patios before it becomes a problem. Sand is the layer that helps with that, whether it is bedding under a paver base or filling the joints so water has somewhere to go instead of pooling. With a growing zone of 7b and a frost window running late October to mid April, most masonry and paver work gets done in a tight spring through fall stretch, so getting the right volume delivered on the first order matters more than in a longer season.

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 mason sand actually used for on a typical Wilmington project?

It is mainly used for mixing mortar, filling paver joints, and as a base layer for above ground pool installations. Its fine, uniform grain is what makes mortar workable when you are setting brick or block, and it packs tightly enough into paver joints to resist washout better than a coarser sand would in normal rainfall.

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How much sand do I need for a paver patio in cubic yards?

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most paver joint filling only needs 1 to 2 inches, so a 300 square foot patio typically needs somewhere around one to one and a half yards. Measure your actual square footage and pick the depth based on whether you are filling joints or laying a bedding layer.

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When is the best time to install paver or mortar projects in Wilmington?

Spring through fall is the practical window here, since the last frost typically runs to mid April and the first frost arrives by late October. Working outside that window means mortar cures slowly in the cold and sand can freeze into clumps, so most contractors and DIYers schedule hardscape work for the warmer months.

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Where will the sand be placed when it is delivered?

The truck places the load at an accessible spot you specify, usually a driveway or curb area near your project. Make sure there is clear access for a delivery truck and consider laying down a tarp or plywood if you want to protect your driveway surface from staining.

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Should I use mason sand or chip stone for paver bedding?

Mason sand has been the traditional choice, but many installers now prefer chip stone for bedding because it resists pumping under freeze thaw cycles, which matters in Wilmington's climate. Mason sand still makes sense for mortar mixing and joint filling where its fine, uniform texture is actually an advantage rather than a liability.

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