Bedding Paving Sand is also called No.3 Sand and AP3 (all passing 3mm sand). An alternative product that we would recommend for covered tile areas would be:
1. Medium River Sand
Bedding Paving Sand Application
Another important factor for long-term success is good drainage. Does your site pool with water? Have some trenching with SAP7 nearby to divert water away quickly. Too many people, including myself, have looked backed 3-5 years later and wished they had gone to a little more trouble. Give the site a survey and evaluate where water comes from, where it goes and decide if you need any drainage and where it should go.
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Sand Description & Application
Sand by Application | Primary Sand | Other Possible Sand Options | Characteristics |
Builders Sand | 2mm River Sand | 1mm River Sand / East Coast Sand | Perfect sand matrix for concrete and mortar mixes, and it is also the cheapest option. Also called No.1 and Washed Mixed Sand. |
Builders Mix (BM20) | Concrete Aggregates - 20mm | BM7 | Suitable for most DIY concrete applications. |
Plasterers Sand | 1mm Fine River Sand | 2mm River Sand and East Coast Sand | Fine sand matrix for plaster mixes. |
Bedding Paving Sand | 3mm Coarse River Sand also called AP3 | 2mm River Sand | Larger sand matrix aids better compaction and drainage while minimising fine loss, which results in paving subsidence. |
Sandpit Sand | East Coast Sand | 1mm & 2mm River Sand | Light yellow colour with fine soft sand which retains moisture for longer, which makes it perfect for making sandcastles. It costs a little more, but you won't be disappointed. |
Paving Joint Sand | 1mm Fine River Sand | 2mm River Sand | Finely graded (<1.2mm) so it can act as a paver joint seal |
Bricklayers Sand | East Coast Sand | 1mm & 2mm River Sand | Best option for a smooth mortar finish that can be easily coloured and retain colour over the long term. |
Playground Sand | East Coast Sand | 1mm & 2mm River Sand | Best option for a smooth mortar finish that can be easily coloured and retain colour over the long term. |
Artificial Turf Sand | Dried Silica Sand | East Coast Sand | Dried sand which makes it easy to spread over artificial turf |
Silica Sand | Silica Sand | East Coast Sand | A fine white sand. |
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