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12 February 2025
Best Cladding for Outdoor Walls: Pros, Cons, and Installation Tips
Composite cladding panels help to improve a home’s value, aesthetics, insulation and more. Discover the best exterior cladding in Ireland with Tile Merchant.
Read article5 November 2024
How to Remove Black Spots From Patio Slabs, Stones, and Tiles: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this step-by-step guide to cleaning black spots on paving slabs, we’ll walk you through the different types of paving slabs and how cleaning instructions differ from one to another. We’ll also discuss a variety of cleaning products and cleaning techniques to help you remove black spots from patios, driveways, garden paths, porch steps and more.
Read article15 August 2024
Are Outdoor Porcelain Tiles Slippery?
Designing a outdoor space but worried about wet weather? Find out if porcelain tiles are slippery and how they may hold the key to your dream garden redesign.
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 article19 March 2024
Artificial Grass and Dogs
Whether your dogs have ruined a lush green lawn, or you’re unsure if astroturf is safe for dogs, check out this guide to creating a dog-friendly garden with artificial grass.
Read article7 February 2024
Tile Pedestal System for Laying Tiles and Slabs
Outdoor porcelain tile pedestal systems allow you to lay new patios almost anywhere. Learn all about paving pedestals for exterior design today!
Read article27 October 2023
Top Benefits of Outdoor Tiles. Why use Outdoor Tiles?
While Natural Stone has been and continues to be, the standard bearer of patio materials, outdoor porcelain is coming, armed with super charged characteristics and an array of colours that is simply unrivalled.
Read article25 September 2023
From Suburban Drab to Garden Fab: Garden Transformation Idea
Be inspired by how innovative outdoor designers Gardens Forever used Tile Merchant materials to completely reimagine this suburban Dublin garden! See images inside!
Read article29 June 2023
Outdoor Tiles for Steps: An Irish Guide to Choosing and Installing the Right Materials
Learn whether tiled steps are right for your Irish home and garden with this guide, as well as how to choose the perfect outdoor tiles for steps.
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.
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