View Full Version : Alternate to Southdown
Casino
02-12-2003, 11:10 PM
Is there another type or brand of sand that i can use insted of southdown. I visited my local hd but all they had was a quickrete play sand. Thanks for the help.
OrionGirl
02-13-2003, 8:31 AM
I know you're just trying to get a wide range of responses, but please post each thread in just one forum. Most of us check all the forums, and it's just easier if we only need to read/respond in one forum. Thanks!
Any fine grained sand will work. You want very small grains--sugar or smaller. Blasting sands or playsands are usually better than the concrete mixes.
Casino
02-13-2003, 8:58 AM
Sowwy, I just dont want to cause a catastrofic error.......
OrionGirl
02-13-2003, 10:36 AM
I understand. Just making a recommendation to help us help you!
:)
musicsmaker
02-13-2003, 3:30 PM
Check out http://www.purearagonite.com. Great alternative, just a little more expensive.
OrionGirl
02-13-2003, 3:41 PM
That's a lot more expensive...The play sands are only about $5/100lbs, and you don't pay shipping. I agree it's a good alternative, but not worth the expense IMO.