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Supplier of white sand for white concrete mix

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09-06-2018 6:28pm

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air

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I'm looking for some crushed marble or white quartz / glass to make some white concrete. The white cement is widely available and I've found some bagged stone that I'm happy with, but it's washed with no fines so I need some sand to ensure a good finish.
I know white limestone sand is used for plaster but I'm not sure it would be white enough for the finish I want.
Any tips on sources would be appreciated.

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#2 09-06-2018 9:20pm
the_pen_turner

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try the lime suppliers.
like the traditional lime company in tullow co carlow

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#3 09-06-2018 9:31pm
tabby aspreme

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nandc.ie , bag all types of sand, take a look at the website

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#4 09-06-2018 9:43pm
air

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Thanks guys, any advice on which of limestone or granite white sand would be brightest?

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#5 09-06-2018 9:47pm
tabby aspreme

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air wrote: »

Thanks guys, any advice on which of limestone or granite white sand would be brightest?

I would think granite, never saw white limestone

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#6 09-06-2018 9:53pm
air

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Thanks, that was my own instinct. Will have a look at some next week.

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#7 10-06-2018 12:24am
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I saw a lot of lovely white concrete in Croatia and I think the geology there is limestone.

Maybe experiment with small quantities.

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