MASON SAND
We deliver itMason Sand (3/16″ Minus)
Mason sand in a 3/16" minus size range is a finely graded, natural sand commonly produced by washing and screening to remove larger particles and impurities. The "minus" designation means all particles are 3/16 inch or smaller, resulting in a smooth, consistent texture ideal for a variety of construction and landscaping uses.
Also called
If a contractor or a spec sheet handed you one of these names, this is the rock they mean.
What people call it
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What people use it for
- Mortar mix
- Playground base
- Paver leveling
- Pool base
- Sandbox fill
We deliver mason sand
Mason Sand
Mason sand is fine, washed sand screened for masonry — clean enough to mix into mortar, uniform enough to level a paver bed.
See delivered price →White Mason Sand
Fine washed sand that's bright white instead of the usual tan, clean enough to mix into mortar and pale enough to keep paver joints and sandboxes from looking dingy.
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| Rock | Size | Shape | Where it wins | Can we deliver it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Sand (3/16″ Minus) | 3/16" Minus | Granular | Mortar mix | We deliver it |
| Mason Sand | — | Granular | — | We deliver it |
| Mason Sand (#1, Washed) | #1 | Granular | — | We deliver it |
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