An even mix of soft and fine washed sand, soft building sand is commonly used for lime mortars, brick and block masonry, plastering and many other domestic applications. Our soft sand is available to buy in jumbo 850kg bulk bags or 450kg half bulk bags - See our bag size guide below. Please note that all bag weights are approximate. 

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Soft Building Sand, Mixed Building Sand or Sharp Sand – Which Should You Use?

Soft building sand has a fine, smooth texture, making it particularly suitable for bricklaying, blockwork, lime mortars and plastering. Its fine particles help produce workable mortar mixes that are easy to apply and finish.

Mixed building sand combines soft and sharp sand to create a versatile blend for general building and masonry work. It's particularly useful for making wet mortar beds when laying natural stone, concrete and porcelain paving.

Sharp sand, also known as grit sand, has a coarser texture and is commonly used for concreting, floor screeds, external rendering and bedding paving slabs and blocks.

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