Sand · 06.02
Bedding Sand
Fine, locally mined sand, also called plaster sand. Use it to backfill pipes, bed and joint pavers, render and lay blockwork.
- Plaster sand
- Mined locally
- Fine
- Sold per m³
Quick answer
Bedding Sand, also called plaster sand, is a fine sand mined and processed locally. It is used to backfill underground services such as PVC pipes, create a clean bed for pavers, fill paver joints, render and plaster, and lay concrete masonry blocks. Being fine, it also helps with early detection of underground services on construction sites. Under pavers, screed about 30mm over a compacted base.
| Also known as | Plaster sand |
|---|---|
| Source | Mined and processed locally |
| Texture | Fine |
| Best for | Pipe backfill, paver beds and joints, rendering and blockwork |
| Sold by | The cubic metre |
| Paver bed depth | About 30mm screeded |
| Approx. weight | About 1.6 tonnes per m³ |
This weight is a guide. Work out your own quantity with the volume calculator.
Good jobs for it
Where it gets used
- 01Backfilling around pipes
- 02Laying a clean surface for pavers
- 03Sweeping into paver joints
- 04Rendering and plastering
- 05Laying concrete masonry blocks
About the product
How this sand performs
Our bedding sand, also called plaster sand, is mined and processed locally. It is ideal for backfilling underground services like PVC pipes, for paver beds and for a wide range of other residential and commercial landscaping jobs.
Because it is so fine, bedding sand is also used for early underground service detection on construction sites, so service lines are placed accurately and easy to find later.
We know delays cost you time on the job, so we supply sand in bulk and make sure you have enough to finish without waiting on more. You can book deliveries around your own timeline, which keeps the project moving and on schedule.
Bedding Sand: your questions answered
Are bedding sand and plaster sand the same thing?
Yes. Bedding sand and plaster sand are one product, so it handles rendering and plastering as well as paver beds.
Will bedding sand work for backfilling pipes?
Yes. It’s a good choice for backfilling around PVC pipes and other underground services.
How many cubic metres of bedding sand do I need under pavers?
Screed it about 30mm deep over a compacted base. At 30mm, one cubic metre covers about 30 m².
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