Sand

 
Urban Paving supply a wide range of quality sand suitable for the residential market (for features and sandpits etc) and for the building industry. We have sand suitable most applications, plastering sand, mortar sand, concrete sand and a range of colours to suit. Our sand is sourced from throughout the South Island.

	Black Sand A course striking sand that can be used in sandpits, pathways and waterfeatures or to make a dark coloured ornament.

	White Sand (Silica Sand) A ‘pure’ silica sand from the foothills of Mid Canterbury. Used to achieve a white mortar for lighter colour bricks. Can be used for those ‘special’ sandpits! Great for fish tanks.

	Golden Sand Gold coloured sand from Oamaru. Used to achieve a gold coloured mortar for Oamaru or light colour blocks and bricks. Can be used for ‘special’ sandpits, (can cause some staining).

	Brick Sand A grey coloured fine sand. Mainly used by bricklayers for a grey mortar.

	Plastering Sand Grey medium sand. A general purpose sand used for plastering and concrete work and to improve drainage on lawns and gardens. Used as a bedding sand and under pavers. The most popular sand for sandpits (drains well, does not stain). Recommended for schools, preschools and playcentres.