Must I use Block Paving Sand or Can I use Other?

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Can I use any sand to refill the gaps between the block paving?
The reason I ask is I've seen plastering sand a lot cheaper than the sand intended for block paving at the builder's merchants.

 

[andy6581]

I'm not entirely sure, but i found the cheapest to be wickes if you want the proper stuff:

http://www.wickes.co.uk/block-paving-sand/invt/220201/

 

[r896neo]

no you must use kiln dired sand. It is super fine and dried so that it flows like an egg timer sand into all the gaps. Plastering sand is too course and because it will be slightly damp it will catch halfway up the joints leaving voids.

 

[ConcreteDrBill]

Agree with r896neo

Kiln dried paving sand is whats needed for a good durable job

 

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thanks everyone., will use the proper stuff and get a proper job done. i did have 2nd. thoughts after i posted

Just need to find some use for the plastering sand. might bash a hole in the wall to use it lol.. kidding!