Buying garden tiles

Do you have a beautiful garden, but no nice place to sit, for example? Create a cosy terrace with garden tiles. Garden tiles determine the look of your garden. That is why it is important to think carefully about which garden tiles you want to buy. Read here about the cost of buying garden tiles, what types of garden tiles there are and tips for saving.

How much does garden tile cost?

You can buy garden tiles from as little as £15 per m2. When you buy garden tiles, you have a choice of different shapes, sizes and materials. The most well-known garden tile is concrete paving, but wooden garden tiles, also known as decking, are also popular nowadays. The price overview below shows the average price of different types of garden tiles and their characteristics.

Would you like more price information on buying garden tiles? Check out the price guide: paving prices.

What are the benefits of garden tiles?

Before buying garden tiles, it’s important to think about what solution the garden tiles offer for your garden.

• Garden tiles create atmosphere: Using garden tiles will give your garden more character. Come up with a nice design for paving your garden or buy different coloured garden tiles to create a cosy atmosphere.
• Garden tiles help you create a nice terrace: A terrace is essential for enjoying your garden. Your garden furniture will also last longer if it is on a solid surface. Further decorate the terrace with nice plants and an outdoor fireplace for socialising with friends and family. Clean your garden paving by sweeping it regularly and cleaning green deposits from time to time, this way your garden tiles will last longer.

Buy garden tiles according to the style of your garden

Choosing which garden tiles to buy is done according to your personal preferences. By choosing a style for your garden, you make it easier for yourself to buy materials and furniture that fit seamlessly together. Check out three examples of popular garden styles with matching garden tiles below:

• Modern garden style:The garden tiles that suit this style are large, made of concrete or natural stone and mostly in shades of grey.
• Romantic garden style:The garden tiles for this style are small tiles such as clinkers in red or brown colours.
• Mediterranian garden style: Garden tiles for this garden style are small tiles with a print in cheerful colours, also known as Portuguese tiles.

Let yourself be inspired for a garden style by looking at various home magazines and blogs. Both are full of beautiful images of gardens with a distinct style.

Tips for buying garden tiles

Are you ready for some change in your garden? Get a nice design of garden tiles laid. Check out these 4 tips for buying your garden tiles for the best deal.

1. Buy garden tiles online

Garden tiles can also be bought online. This not only allows you to choose from a large range and many different suppliers, but you can buy garden tiles at a low price by comparing these suppliers.

2. Residual lots

Rest lots are often garden tiles that have been in a show garden and are no longer used after some time. These garden tiles are offered for sale by gardeners, paving contractors or tile suppliers. As a result, you know that these are high-quality garden tiles, but at a lower price.

3. Combine garden tiles

A fun way to get creative with your garden design is to combine garden tiles. By combining expensive garden tiles with a cheaper variant, you save on the total cost of garden tiles. For example, lay a terrace with concrete paving at an average of £15 to £35 per m² and lay gravel in the rest of the garden for around £6 to £10 per m².

4. Look for offers

Before buying garden tiles, it is useful to look for offers. Look through the brochures of different DIY stores or ask when garden tiles are on sale again. That way you can save on the cost of garden tiles, but still have good quality.