Plastering Sand
Fine, washed sand specially for plastering and finishing work. Its fineness ensures a smooth, even surface.
Usage
Plastering sand is used in all interior and exterior wall and ceiling plastering work. Its fine texture ensures a smooth surface ready for painting. It is an essential material in the finishing stage of any construction project.
Key Features
- Fine and washed with high quality
- Ensures smooth and even surface
- Suitable for interior and exterior plastering
- Available by bag, load, and truck
Available Sizes & Packaging
Specifications & features
- Very fine grains suited to plastering and whitening work
- Free of impurities and organic matter that harm finishes
- Dries to a smooth, level surface
- Bonds strongly to concrete walls and blocks
Main uses
- Interior plastering of walls and ceilings
- Preparing walls before painting
- Interior cladding and surface levelling
- Mixing fine interior finishing mortar
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between plastering sand and white sand?
Plastering sand is much finer than white sand and washed to remove impurities. It is used exclusively for plastering and finishing. White sand is coarser and used in mortar mixes for masonry.
Can plastering sand be used in concrete?
Plastering sand is not recommended for structural concrete as it is too fine, which affects mix strength. Mixed sand or crusher sand should be used for concrete mixes.
How much plastering sand is needed for a villa?
The quantity depends on total wall and ceiling areas. A 300-500 sqm villa typically needs 2-4 truckloads of plastering sand. Contact us with your project details for an accurate estimate.
What is plastering sand?
A very fine sand used for plastering, whitening and interior finishing of walls and ceilings — its fineness gives a smooth, even surface.
How does it differ from ordinary building sand?
It is much finer with a smaller grain size, which suits finishing work; ordinary sand is coarser and meant for structural mortar.
