Screened Fine Aggregate for Plaster, Scratch Coat & Stucco Applications
Stucco & Masonry 1/8" Minus Sand is a washed, fine-textured aggregate specifically graded for exterior plastering, stucco work, and masonry applications. With particles ranging from 1/8" down to fines, this sand offers excellent workability and consistency for scratch, brown, and finish coats.
It’s a preferred blend for contractors across Napa, Sonoma, Solano, and Marin counties due to its clean composition and reliable grading, ideal for large-scale jobs or specialty stucco finishes.
 
Key Benefits & Common Applications
Uniform Gradation - Precisely screened to 1/8" minus, ensuring smooth application and proper adhesion in plaster and stucco coats.
Washed & Clean - Minimally dusty, ideal for consistent mixing with cementitious materials in high-finish or structural applications.
Contractor Preferred - Used by masonry crews, plastering contractors, and builders for residential and commercial projects across the North Bay.
Multi-Use Versatility - Works well as base sand for stucco scratch coats, masonry mortar, block walls, and trench backfill requiring clean fine aggregate.
 
Common Applications:
Stucco scratch & brown coats
Exterior plastering
Masonry mortar mixes
CMU block wall bedding
Utility trench bedding
Fence post concrete blending
 
Bulk delivery available across Napa, Marin, Sonoma, and Solano counties. Reliable choice for both new construction and restoration work.
 
Material Specs & Technical Notes
Material Type: Screened natural sand
Grading: 1/8" minus to fines
Color: Light tan to gray (varies slightly by quarry)
Texture: Coarse with light fines – not powdery
Washing: Lightly washed to reduce dust
Weight: ~2,600–2,800 lbs per cubic yard (moisture dependent)
Sold By: Bulk (per cubic yard or ton)
Mix Compatibility: Compatible with Type N, S, or M mortars, portland cement, and lime-based stucco mixes
 
⚠️ Not intended for playgrounds or decorative uses. Always verify sand gradation with your project engineer if ASTM or plaster spec compliance is required.
 
Local Delivery Info – Serving Napa, Sonoma, Marin & Solano
We offer prompt, reliable bulk delivery of Stucco & Masonry 1/8" Minus Sand across the North Bay:
Marin County – including San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, Fairfax
Sonoma County – including Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Windsor
Napa County – including Napa, American Canyon, Yountville, St. Helena
Solano County – including Vallejo, Fairfield, Benicia, Vacaville
 
Delivery Details:
Sold by the cubic yard or ton
Minimum delivery: 2 tons
Delivered loose via small dump truck
Same-week delivery available in most local areas
 
Trusted by plastering crews, masonry teams, and general contractors across the North Bay for reliable, job-ready sand delivery.
 
 
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What type of stucco work is this sand best for?
A: This sand is ideal for base coats (scratch and brown) in traditional 3-coat stucco systems. It can also be used in pre-blended stucco mixes or field-blended with cement and lime.
 
Q: Can this sand be used for mortar or block work?
A: Yes — it blends well with cement and lime for Type S or N mortar mixes and is often used for laying concrete blocks or brick walls.
 
Q: Is this sand washed or screened?
A: It is lightly washed and screened to 1/8" minus, reducing dust and ensuring uniformity — ideal for trowel applications.
 
Q: What makes this different from PG&E sand or fill sand?
A: Unlike utility sands, this product is more consistent in particle size and cleaner, which is critical for bonding in stucco and masonry work.
 
Q: How much sand do I need for my project?
A: One cubic yard typically covers:
~100–120 sq ft at 2" depth
Use our Material Calculator or contact us for help estimating quantities.