Can children's used play sand be used for mixing mortar?

[Mutley56]

Good morning,

I am clearing out my children's sand pit and need to dispose of the play sand. Now, is it worth me keeping a few bags of sand back in case I need to mix up some mortar to relay patio flags at home in the future, for example?

Thank you for your opinions.

Mutley56

 

[catlad]

Yes keep it.

 

[Mutley56]

Many thanks catlad

 

[theprinceofdarkness]

Children's "play sand" can be absolutely anything. It should be silver sand which is only useful for mixing with lime to finish plastering the inside of a house.
Frank