Mary River Sand Bag – 20 Litre

Description

Mary River Sand (Washed River Sand)

Achieve a strong, versatile foundation with Mary River Sand, a premium washed river sand designed for bedding, concrete, paving and landscaping applications.

Sourced locally from the Mary River in Queensland, this sand features a coarse, free-draining texture with consistent particle size, making it a preferred choice for both trade professionals and DIY projects.

Its natural composition and washed finish provide a clean, reliable material that performs across a wide range of construction and landscaping uses.

Key Features & Benefits

Premium washed river sand — Cleaned to remove excess silt and impurities for consistent performance.

Coarse, free-draining texture — Ideal for bedding and drainage applications.

Excellent workability — Easy to screed and shape, making it ideal for paving and tiling projects.

Versatile application — Suitable for concreting, bedding, landscaping and general use.

Consistent quality material — Graded for uniform texture and reliable results.

What It’s Used For

Paver Bedding & Screeding — Ideal for laying pavers, tiles and slabs with a smooth, workable finish.

Concrete Mixing — Suitable for use in concrete blends when combined with aggregate and cement.

Drainage Applications — Coarse texture allows for effective water movement and reduced pooling.

Landscaping & General Use — Perfect for levelling, filling and soil improvement.

Top Dressing (Light Use) — Can be used for lawn levelling and improving soil structure.

Why It Performs Well

Mary River Sand is a naturally occurring river sand, meaning it contains:

• Rounded and angular particles for stability and workability
• Minimal clay content for improved drainage
• Consistent grading for reliable compaction and finish

This combination allows it to perform across multiple applications, making it one of the most versatile sands available.

Important Product Characteristics

Coarse river sand — Designed for bedding, drainage and mixing applications rather than fine finishing.

Free-draining material — Does not retain water like loam-based sands.

Not ideal for mortar — For bricklaying and rendering, brickies sand is recommended.

Natural variation — Colour and texture may vary between batches due to natural sourcing.

Installation Tips

• Apply at a depth of 20–50mm for bedding applications
• Compact lightly and screed to achieve a level surface
• Use in conjunction with road base for structural support where required

Practical Information

This product is supplied as a bulk sand, suitable for delivery directly to your project site.

Due to the natural materials used, colour, texture and particle size may vary between batches, which is normal.