{"product_id":"paver-sand","title":"Paver Sand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaver Sand — Coarse Washed Sand for Patio Bedding, Walkway Bases \u0026amp; Drainage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Paver Sand is the larger-grain washed sand contractors and DIYers use specifically under pavers, flagstone, and patio stone. It's the ICPI-spec bedding layer that lets hardscape stay level for years without shifting. Sold loose by the cubic yard, delivered direct to your driveway or job site across Greater Boston. The bigger grain size drains water fast, which is what you want anywhere drainage is part of the install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoarse-grain washed sand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally aligns with ASTM C33 fine aggregate \/ ICPI paver bedding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~100 sq ft at 3\" depth (or ~300 sq ft at 1\" paver bedding)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~2,600–2,800 lbs\/yd³ (~1.3–1.4 tons)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICPI paver bedding sand, bedding sand, hardscape sand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe cubic yard, bulk dump truck delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it's good for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaver bedding\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 1\" leveling layer between your compacted base and the pavers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatio \u0026amp; walkway base sand\u003c\/strong\u003e — under flagstone, bluestone, brick, and stamped concrete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage backfill\u003c\/strong\u003e around foundations, French drains, and downspout extensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet-spot remediation\u003c\/strong\u003e in lawns and garden beds where water pools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixing into heavy clay topsoil\u003c\/strong\u003e to lighten texture and improve drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much paver sand do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003e12' × 12' paver patio\u003c\/strong\u003e with the standard 1\" sand leveling layer, plan on about \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 cubic yards\u003c\/strong\u003e of paver sand. For a \u003cstrong\u003e30' × 4' walkway\u003c\/strong\u003e, you're looking at \u003cstrong\u003e0.4 cubic yards\u003c\/strong\u003e. For a \u003cstrong\u003eFrench drain trench\u003c\/strong\u003e 50' long × 12\" wide × 18\" deep, roughly \u003cstrong\u003e2.8 cubic yards\u003c\/strong\u003e of drainage backfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRule of thumb: 1 cubic yard of paver sand covers about 300 square feet at the standard 1\" bedding depth. Order 10–15% extra to account for compaction and edge work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePaver Sand vs Polymeric Sand vs Joint Sand — which do you need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree different sand products do three different jobs in a paver install:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaver Sand (this product)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the coarse washed bedding layer UNDER the pavers. Goes between the compacted base and the paver itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoint Sand \/ Mason Sand\u003c\/strong\u003e — fine sand swept into the joints BETWEEN pavers. We sell \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mason-sand\"\u003eMason Sand\u003c\/a\u003e for joint work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolymeric Sand\u003c\/strong\u003e — joint sand pre-mixed with binders that activate when wet. Sold in bags by hardscape suppliers; we don't carry it bulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need Paver Sand (this) + joint sand for a complete paver install. Plus a compacted base material like our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dense-pack-075-to-minus\"\u003eDense Pack ¾\" to minus\u003c\/a\u003e underneath for structural support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Paver Sand compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/coarse-sand\"\u003eCoarse Sand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Coarse Sand is the broader-spec multi-purpose grade for drainage, traction, equestrian footing, and general fill. Paver Sand is the ICPI-spec hardscape bedding grade specifically tuned for paver and flagstone installs. Pick Paver Sand for hardscape; Coarse Sand for everything else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/concrete-sand\"\u003eConcrete Sand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Same material family. \"Paver Sand\" is the trade name for the ICPI-spec bedding grade; \"Concrete Sand\" is the formal ASTM C33 spec name for ready-mix and structural use. Functionally close, with Concrete Sand held to a tighter spec sheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mason-sand\"\u003eMason Sand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mason sand is finer. Use mason for joints; paver sand for bedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Stone Dust\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stone dust was the traditional paver bedding material — ICPI guidance now favors paver\/concrete sand because it doesn't shift over time. Stone dust is fine for stepping stones and flagstone in dry-laid applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/septic-sand\"\u003eSeptic Sand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Septic sand is Title 5-spec for leach fields. Don't substitute for paver bedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Paver Sand the same as Coarse Sand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame general material family, but the names point at different use cases at our yard. Paver Sand is the ICPI-spec grade we sell specifically for the bedding layer under pavers and flagstone. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/coarse-sand\"\u003eCoarse Sand\u003c\/a\u003e is the broader-spec multi-purpose grade we sell for drainage, traction, footing, and general fill. Pick the one that matches the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow thick should paver bedding sand be?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\" per ICPI guidelines — no more, no less. Thicker beds settle and shift. Always screed level before setting pavers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need geotextile fabric under the paver sand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecommended for long-term performance. Fabric goes between the compacted base and the sand layer, preventing sand from migrating down into the base over years of freeze-thaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much sand for a 12 × 12 paver patio?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 0.5 cubic yards at 1\" bedding depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does a cubic yard weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 2,600–2,800 lbs per cubic yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver in the Boston area?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We run paver sand across \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suffolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eSuffolk\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/middlesex-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eMiddlesex\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/norfolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eNorfolk\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plymouth-county-landscape-supply\"\u003ePlymouth County\u003c\/a\u003e daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/concrete-sand\"\u003eConcrete Sand\u003c\/a\u003e when you need an even tighter spec for under-paver bedding, or our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dense-pack-075-to-minus\"\u003eDense Pack ¾\" to minus\u003c\/a\u003e for the compacted base layer underneath. For non-hardscape applications — drainage, traction, footing, fill — see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/coarse-sand\"\u003eCoarse Sand\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder paver sand today — bulk delivery, no bags, no minimum, the right grain size for the job.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ottr Landscape Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46174450811108,"sku":"2002","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8528\/9700\/files\/Coarse-Sand.png?v=1743017995","url":"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/paver-sand","provider":"Ottr Landscape Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}