Mason Sand in Oregon
On Oregon sites where winter clay stays wet, Mason Sand supports smooth masonry, paver detail work, and comfortable play surfaces.
- Size: Ultra-fine, consistent grain size
- Grading: Washed to remove clay, silt and organic impurities
From $465.00 for 1 ton, delivery included
Larger loads cost less per ton: 2000 tons is $85,160.00 ($42.58 per ton). Pick any quantity below for a delivered price.
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“Needed mason sand for repointing some old brick steps at a rental in Sherwood. Half a ton mixed up smooth and matched the original mortar color close enough. Steps look sharp again and the mix set up like it should.”
Lonnie I. · Verified Buyer
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Everything You Need to Know About Mason Sand
Size and Grading
- Size
- Ultra-fine, consistent grain size
- Grading
- Washed to remove clay, silt and organic impurities
Winter saturation in the Willamette Valley can leave clay ground holding water long after rain. Mason Sand is a washed material with a smooth texture for mortar mixes, stucco applications, and grouting. Its softer feel also suits play areas and other recreational surfaces where coarse construction sand would feel rougher. Masonry work benefits from the workable feel when mortar is being placed. That distinction matters where seasonal moisture changes conditions from one part of a property to another.
Keep site drainage and the paver foundation separate from this surface material, especially around patios on the Oregon Coast or in the Columbia River Gorge. After the ground is prepared for Oregon moisture, spread Mason Sand over the prepared paver base before setting pavers. It may be used in the paver joints as part of the finished installation, but it will not correct wet clay or rutted access ground.
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Material: Mason Sand
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Common Uses
Mortar & Stucco Mixing
For mortar, stucco, or grout, mason sand provides the fine aggregate. Its even, fine grading helps create mixes that spread smoothly, remain workable, and adhere well during masonry work.
Paver Installation
For interlocking pavers, spread mason sand as the final bedding course and brush it into the joints afterward. The fine material settles tightly between units while providing a level setting surface.
Sandboxes & Play Areas
Washed mason sand has a fine, soft feel for children's sandboxes and play areas. Processing removes sharp particles and impurities, leaving material that is comfortable on hands and feet.
Volleyball Courts & Recreation
Use mason sand for volleyball court surfacing where a soft, even layer is needed for barefoot activity. Its consistent texture helps cushion contact with the court surface during play.
Why Choose Mason Sand
Ultra-Fine, Smooth Texture
Thorough washing and a fine particle size give mason sand an even, smooth texture. It is easy to handle and suitable for mortar mixes and finish applications.
Sand Preparation
Washing separates mason sand from silt, clay, and organic debris. The resulting material works for mortar bonding, recreation areas, and other uses that call for clean sand.
Even Particle Grading
Mason sand is screened to maintain an even particle range. This helps with mortar work, leveling jobs, and recreation surfacing, giving similar handling from project to project.
Safe for Recreation
Mason sand is a soft, washed material for sandboxes, playgrounds, and sports courts. Its clean composition suits recreation surface applications.
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Customer Reviews
Chimney sand had to match perfectly
A chimney repair on an older farmhouse outside Aurora needed mortar sand fine enough to match the original lime mortar without looking chalky against a hundred year old brick. Went through two different color test patches before landing on the right blend, half a ton total, more than enough with plenty left over for touch ups. Paid nine dollars more a ton than I budgeted for, which I grumbled about the whole drive out, but the color held true once it cured and the homeowner never noticed the seam between old and new brick.
Marvin M. · Aurora, OR · Verified Buyer
Sandbox project came together easily
Built a sandbox for the grandkids at our place outside Dundee in wine country, using a half yard of mason sand instead of the bagged stuff from the hardware store since it worked out so much cheaper by the load. Screeded it level under a cedar frame my neighbor helped build. Fine, soft texture, no rocks or debris mixed in, and the grandkids have been out there every weekend since.
Chad Z. · Dundee, OR · Verified Buyer
Great for our paver joint work
Operating a small hardscaping business out of Wilsonville, mason sand has become our go to for filling paver joints, since it packs tighter than the play sand some clients try to buy at the hardware store first. Picked up a yard for a recent job and it swept into the joints clean with almost no waste. Oregon Rock Supply had it bagged and ready when we arrived, which saved us a trip back.
Deborah U. · Wilsonville, OR · Verified Buyer
Perfect for pointing up the old brick
Needed mason sand for repointing some old brick steps at a rental in Sherwood. Half a ton mixed up smooth and matched the original mortar color close enough. Steps look sharp again and the mix set up like it should.
Lonnie I. · Sherwood, OR · Verified Buyer
Mason Sand has 4 verified customer reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5.
