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3 September 2024
How to Install Skirting Boards: A Step-by-Step Guide
Whether you're refurbishing an older property or adding the finishing touches to a renovation, installing baseboards can be a manageable DIY project. Here's a step-by-step guide based on a recent installation process.
Read article27 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.
Read article25 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.
Read article29 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.
Read article26 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.
Read article4 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.
Read article7 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.
Read article4 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.
Read article28 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.
Read article11 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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