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Paving Sand for a Firm Base Under Pavers and Slabs

Screeds flat and compacts firm. A reliable base under pavers, slabs and steps.

Sands Quarry Direct Approx. 1.5 t per m³ Perth metro delivery

A clean yellow sand for the bed under brick paving, slabs and stepping stones. Screed it moist and it compacts to a firm, even base that keeps pavers sitting level for years. Tell us the job and the area and we can help you settle on the right grade.

Screed it moist and it compacts to a firm, even base that keeps pavers sitting level. Supplied to order from quality WA pits and delivered on our own fleet.

What Paving Sand is used for

  • Paver bedding
  • Screeding under slabs
  • Stepping stone bases
  • Minor levelling

Specifications

MaterialClean screened paving sand
CompactionCompacts to a firm, stable bed
FinishScreeds off flat and even
ColourYellow
SourceWA sand pits, supplied to order
Approx. density1.5 tonnes per m³ loose
CoverageAbout 6.7 m² per tonne at 100mm depth
SuppliedQuarry Direct, sourced from trusted WA quarries and pits
DeliveryPerth metro on our own fleet, or pick up from Hope Valley

Buying and delivery

Sold by the cubic metre or tonne and delivered on our own fleet, tipped on site, or available for pickup at Hope Valley. Supplied to order from quality WA pits, so quote turnaround depends on quarry stock and our delivery schedule.

Not sure how much you need? The volume calculator works out cubic metres and tonnes from your measurements and drops the result straight into a quote request. At 100mm deep, one tonne of paving sand covers about 6.7 square metres.

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Questions

Questions about Paving Sand

How much paving sand do I need for a bedding layer?

It weighs around 1.5 tonnes per cubic metre. A typical 30mm bedding layer under 20 square metres of paving needs about 0.6 cubic metres, roughly 0.9 tonnes. Use our calculator for your own paved area.

Do I need to compact paving sand?

Screed it moist rather than compact it with a plate compactor before laying pavers, then compact the finished pavers down into the bed. Give us a call on 0409 490 292 or request a quote online and we can talk through the details for your job.

Can paving sand be used under slabs?

Yes, it's also used for screeding under slabs and stepping stone bases, as well as minor levelling work. You're welcome to check with us directly, we're happy to talk through the specifics of your job before you order.

What colour is paving sand?

It's a clean yellow, screened for consistent screeding and compaction. Give us a call on 0409 490 292 or request a quote online and we can talk through the details for your job.

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