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27 March 2024

How to Remove Algae from Stone

Tired of battling those stubborn algae or black stains on your patio or porch? Nothing can disrupt the beauty of our outdoor patios and back yard like the presence of stubborn algae and moss. But fear not! Algae, moss and lichen can be removed off from your patio, concrete or paving slabs.

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25 October 2023

How to Choose the Best Type of Bathroom Flooring

Find out how to tell good bathroom flooring from bad, and discover the best type of bathroom flooring for your Irish home improvement project today.

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29 August 2023

How to Choose Laminate Flooring Underlay

Decide whether you need an underlay for your laminate flooring with Tile Merchant’s guide to its top benefits, installation steps, and buyer’s considerations.

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26 June 2023

How to Install Composite Decking [Step-by-step guide]

This article is going to teach you the best way to install composite decking. This is our best advice for how to install composite decking on the ground. In all scenarios, composite joists are preferable, given their natural resistance to the elements.

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4 June 2023

How to Remove Black Spots From Your Patio. Step by Step Guide

How to clean patio slabs? And the answer is simple, find the right professional cleaning product and DIY. Learn how to clean patios and garden slabs in this blog article.

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7 April 2023

How to Choose Bathroom Tiles

Your bathroom is a very important space, you will need to be happy with the aesthetics and be able to rely on the functionality. A key component of every bathroom is the tiles. They set the tone, the colour pallete and the style of your bathroom as they usually cover the most amount of area.

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4 April 2023

How to Install Natural Stone Paving

If you decide to go for natural stone in your outdoor living space, here is a guide to best explain how to install your natural paving slabs.

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28 March 2023

How to Install Artificial Grass: Irish Artificial Grass Installation Guide

Any reservations you may once have had about artificial grass and the authenticity of its look can now be put to rest. Properly installed artificial grass, like the rolls available from Tile Merchant, can look and feel just like a real lawn, whilst requiring next to no maintenance.

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11 March 2023

How to Choose Shower Tiles

There is only one RULE when buying tiles for your shower, the tile must be functional. The dominant tile material for use in shower areas is porcelain.

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3 March 2023

How to Install Outdoor Porcelain Paving Tiles

Three of the most common methods for installing outdoor porcelain tiles are outlined in this blog post.

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