Mason sand and masonry sand are generally the same product. Both refer to fine, washed sand commonly used for mortar, stucco, paver bases, and other masonry applications. The two names are often used interchangeably depending on the supplier or region.

Mason sand is a fine, washed sand screened to remove rocks and debris, with very little clay or silt mixed in, which makes it smooth, consistent, and easy to work with. It's the go-to sand for mortar mixes, paver bedding, stucco work, and pool surrounds. Sold by the ton and delivered across Florida by dump truck. As a rule of thumb, one ton spreads about 100 square feet at 2 inches deep.

Mason sand has five main uses: mixing mortar for brick, block, and stone work; bedding pavers and flagstone; mixing stucco and plaster; building pool surrounds; and tuckpointing or repairing mortar joints. It's chosen for these jobs because the fine, washed grains create a smooth, workable mix and a tight, level bedding surface. It is not meant for structural concrete, high-drainage French drains, or as a wear surface on driveways.

Although they may look similar, fill sand and mason sand are designed for different purposes. Mason sand is a fine, washed sand commonly used for mortar, stucco, paver bases, and other masonry applications because of its consistent particle size and clean finish. Fill sand is generally less refined and is used for leveling, backfilling, filling low areas, and other construction projects where appearance and workability are less important. If you're installing pavers or mixing mortar, mason sand is typically the better choice.

The driver drops your mason sand in a single pile at the most accessible point on your property, usually the end of the driveway, but it can be a side yard or back area if the truck can safely reach it. The material is dumped, not spread. Before delivery day, clear the drop zone of cars, bins, low branches, and anything else in the truck's path. Someone must be available on site to receive the delivery.

Yes. Our mason sand is the standard masonry grade, properly sized and clean of organics for mortar use. If your project requires a specific written spec, call 844-764-5726 before ordering so we can confirm the source meets it.

We deliver mason sand by bulk dump truck across Florida, including Tampa, Orlando, Lakeland, St. Petersburg, Miami, and surrounding areas. Enter your ZIP for a delivered price that includes the material and the truck. Order by 2 PM ET Monday through Friday for next business day delivery.

Yes. Mason sand is the most common base material for above-ground pool installations. Its fine, uniform particles create a smooth, cushioned bed that protects the liner from punctures. Most manufacturers specify 1-2 inches of leveled, screened sand. For a standard 24-foot round pool at 2 inches depth, plan on about 4 tons for a flat base, or about 5 tons if your installer is building a sand cove (the perimeter berm inside the wall) instead of using a foam cove. Always cross-check depth and quantity against your pool manufacturer's installation guide.

Screed the setting bed to a uniform 1 inch thick over a properly compacted aggregate base. Avoid going thicker than 1.5 inches, deeper beds continue settling for months and can lead to uneven pavers over time. The compacted aggregate base below is what carries the load; the sand only fine-levels the surface.

Mason sand is the thin setting bed (typically 1 inch) that goes directly under the pavers, but you still need a compacted aggregate base of 4-6 inches for pedestrian patios and 6-8 inches for driveways, especially in Florida sandy soils. Pavers on sand alone over sandy soil will sink within a season. For a complete project, order mason sand for the top setting layer and recycled concrete screenings or limerock for the base.

One ton of mason sand equals roughly 0.83 cubic yards, and one cubic yard weighs about 1.2 tons. So if a project spec calls for 5 cubic yards, order about 6 tons (5 x 1.2). If it calls for 5 tons, that's roughly 4.15 cubic yards. Use our materials calculator on this page for an instant estimate on any project size.

Yes, mason sand absolutely safe. Our mason sand is washed, screened, and low in clay and silt, so it works well for residential sandboxes when you want a clean, consistent fill. We have a dedicated, finer-grained play sand product launching soon — when White Play Sand goes live, we'll point families there for the smoothest, brightest play surface. In the meantime, mason sand is the right call for sandbox and play-area use; just rinse the surface with a hose after filling to settle any residual dust before kids dig in.