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Creative Gardens

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Creative Gardens showroom display with cladding, paving and planters

Before you start

Frequently asked questions

Plain answers from the counter. If yours isn’t here, ring us and we’ll talk it through.

Your questions, answered

Still have questions? Just ask.

Call in and speak to the team before your project starts. We’ll help you choose the right materials, from the base up to the final finish.

Call (061) 450 666

Before you visit

General

What areas do Creative Gardens cover?

We’re in Ballyneety, Co. Limerick and serve the Midwest region. Most customers collect from the yard; ask the team about delivery options for your area.

Do you sell to the general public?

Yes — everyone’s welcome. Homeowners and trade buy the same quality product, with the same advice.

Do you sell to trade customers?

Yes. Landscapers, builders, groundworkers and contractors are a big part of what we do. Ring ahead and we’ll have your order ready to collect.

Can I visit and view the products?

Yes — there are full displays in the yard and showroom. Come and see full tiles in daylight; colours shift between screens and sunlight, so it’s always better to view in person before deciding.

Can the team help me work out what I need?

Yes. Bring your measurements and a photo of the space. We’ll work out quantities, including a waste allowance, and the full materials list from the base up.

Choosing and ordering

Porcelain

Are porcelain tiles slippery?

Outdoor porcelain is made with textured, anti-slip finishes (R11 is common) — often grippier underfoot than wet natural stone.

How much porcelain should I order?

Bring your measurements — we calculate the area plus a waste allowance. Allow a little extra for cuts, waste and any changes on site.

Should I order extra tiles?

A little, yes. Cuts, waste and changes on site all use tiles. If you do run short, our stock levels mean you can usually top up mid-project from the same product.

What adhesive should I use?

We’ll confirm this with the team — call (061) 450 666 and we’ll talk it through.

Technical guidance is confirmed by the team before it goes on the site.

What grout should I use?

We’ll confirm this with the team — call (061) 450 666 and we’ll talk it through.

Technical guidance is confirmed by the team before it goes on the site.

What should I consider when choosing porcelain?

Use, budget, drainage, access and finished level — we’ll walk you through it. Lighter shades stay cooler in full sun and open up small gardens; greys suit modern houses, beiges feel warm. For a shaded or damp garden, low-maintenance porcelain resists moss and algae best.

Porcelain or stone

Natural Stone

What is the difference between porcelain and natural stone?

Porcelain is man-made and uniform — low-maintenance, consistent and easy to keep clean. Natural stone is quarried and unique, with a warmer, more natural finish. The right choice depends on the look and feel you want.

Does natural stone need to be sealed?

We’ll confirm this with the team — call (061) 450 666 and we’ll talk it through.

Technical guidance is confirmed by the team before it goes on the site.

How should natural stone be maintained?

It needs a little more care than porcelain. Because natural stone is quarried and varies from piece to piece, it benefits from occasional care to keep it at its best — call in and we’ll talk you through what suits the stone you choose.

Planning the job

Ordering / Projects

How much material should I order?

Allow a little extra for cuts, waste and any changes on site. Bring the dimensions and we’ll work out coverage and depth for gravel or base, and area plus waste for paving. If you do run short, our strong stock levels mean you can usually top up mid-project.

What happens if I need more halfway through the job?

Come back. Deep stock holdings mean you can return mid-job and match the same product and batch — no mismatched batches, no waiting weeks for more.

What products do I need for a porcelain patio?

Compacted hardcore, then a bedding layer, then the porcelain itself — plus adhesive, jointing, drainage and edging to finish it properly. We supply all of it and can itemise the list for your patio.

Can Creative Gardens supply everything needed for the full project?

Yes — the full job: hardcore, aggregate, drainage, adhesive, edging, jointing and paving, all from one yard.

Still have questions? Just ask.

Call in and speak to the team before your project starts. We’ll help you choose the right materials, from the base up to the final finish.