Concrete Blog

Jul 9, Concrete Projects

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 15:48:00 -0400

Concrete driveway, patio, sidewalk and garage floor projects with before-and-after photos, build details and workmanship that show what's possible at your home.

May 21, Quality Work and Exceptional Service

Tue, 21 May 2024 11:54:52 -0400

We love our concrete patio! I appreciated the extra steps they took to make sure they didn’t tear up our grass or leave garbage leftover. I also appreciated

Jul 18, Sidewalk Project

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 08:40:15 -0400

Our front and back sidewalk project turned out great! The back sidewalk needed additional elevation to prevent water in the Spring from flooding our walk.

Jun 6, Driveway Apron

Tue, 6 Jun 2023 12:32:12 -0400

I used CC concrete for a driveway apron. High quality work and professional workers! I couldn't be more pleased. I'd highly recommend them!

Jan 16, What are concrete pop-outs?

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 13:58:40 -0500

Concrete pop outs are an annoying occurence that can happen in climates with a freeze-thaw cycle

Sep 12, Very happy customers!

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:15:43 -0400

Chris and his crew did a fantastic job on our patio and driveway. They were thorough in the prep and meticulous with the finish work. I would absolutely

Jun 15, New Garage Aprons & Step Removal

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:17:28 -0400

I needed new garage aprons, and 2 sets of concrete steps removed. From communication, promptness, price, and workmanship, everything was top notch. I wouldn't

Sep 10, Albertville MN Information, Concrete Bid Requests, and Real Estate

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:53:19 -0400

Find the best concrete contractor or realtor in Albertville MN and what it would be like to move there. See photos of concrete projects poured.

Sep 4, Find a Concrete Contractor in the Minneapolis NW Suburbs of Minnesota

Sat, 4 Sep 2021 14:28:59 -0400

Looking to find a Concrete Contractor in the Northwest Suburbs of Minneapolis St. Paul Twin Cities? CC Concrete does residential projects in these areas.

Jun 29, New Driveway

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:10:14 -0400

We are thrilled with our new driveway! CC Concrete did a wonderful job! Strongly recommend for any concrete work needed.

Sep 14, New driveway and steps.

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 08:51:59 -0400

Everything was done perfectly and on schedule.

Jul 29, Amazing Patio

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 20:14:55 -0400

Chris and his crew did an amazing job on the textured & colored patio. It looks wonderful and he was in and out within a couple of days. We are very happy

Jul 29, Rapid Completion with High Quality

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 20:08:05 -0400

I might have been lucky to call near the end of the season. But, I asked to execute on a quote and they were there the next Monday prepping the site.

Jul 29, Garage/Entry Concrete

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 20:06:16 -0400

Chris did a fantastic job! This was a smaller project that a few others said was too small of a job. The crew showed up on time and completed the job as

Jul 29, Driveway Replacement

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 20:03:02 -0400

Cornerstone Custom Concrete is the real deal! It's so refreshing to have a company who does what they say they are going to do and in the time frame they

Jul 26, New stoop

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 18:33:37 -0400

CC Concrete arrived on time and did a terrific and professional job with our new steps and section of sidewalk -- and at a reasonable price. Walk and stoop

Oct 23, Drvieway and front steps

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 10:30:37 -0400

Absolutely great! From our first call for information regarding CCConcrete to the finished work, we were very satisfied. All appointments were fulfilled

Jul 12, Exceeded my Expectations

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:09:58 -0400

I have nothing but good things to say about CC Concrete. Chris was prompt on his initial site visit, and the estimate arrived very quickly. The price was

May 22, Garage area reworked to receive an Endless Pool

Mon, 22 May 2017 09:31:29 -0400

Chris and his crew where very timely and professional. Chris was able to follow a drawing of the work to be done and put it into actuality. I would

Jan 19, CC Concrete Awards and Honors

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 12:36:36 -0500

press releases, awards, honors, CC Concrete

Nov 2, Director for The Preserve West Townhome Association

Wed, 2 Nov 2016 08:09:20 -0400

We are very happy with the the concrete work CCConcrete has provided us. Our association of 128 units had a number of raised sidewalk slabs this year.

Jul 13, Apron and Concrete Patio

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 09:03:20 -0400

The driveway apron was a necessity and turned out nice. We absolutely love our concrete patio under our deck! We had some standing water issues that pushed

Jul 12, Excellent Service

Tue, 12 Jul 2016 07:29:07 -0400

Chris and Pamela are so friendly and easy to work with. The team was like a well-oiled-machine and finished my garage floor within one day. My garage floor

Feb 26, How to Seal Concrete with Siloxane Sealer

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 12:52:54 -0500

Learn How to Seal Concrete with Water Repellent Siloxane Sealer

Nov 23, Leveled Out Concrete Basement Floor

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 08:00:55 -0500

I had a 4x7 uneven spot in the basement floor of my old house. I wanted to put down laminate flooring, but wasn't able to with the excessive lump and dip

Oct 8, Driveway Resurfacing and Repair

Thu, 8 Oct 2015 08:27:34 -0400

Patched, repaired and resurfaced my concrete driveway. Also replaced exposed aggregate concrete border. Great experience. Worked fast- from estimate

Jun 29, Garage Floor/Driveway - Fair Price

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 07:16:47 -0400

My Experience with Cornerstone Custom Concrete: I had Cornerstone Custom Concrete remove the concrete floor in my garage and a portion of my driveway.

May 8, Canyon Stone Concrete Stamp Pattern

Fri, 8 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400

The Canyon Stone concrete stamp pattern is popular for its free-flowing, relaxing, and leisurely feel. The stones are asymmetrical in appearance and mimics flagstone. Use this pattern as an outdoor living room intended to make people feel like they are on vacation.

May 5, New Twist on a Timeless Pattern

Tue, 5 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400

The Random Cobblestone stamped concrete pattern melds old-world with 21st century by combining the old cobblestone pattern found on the traditional streets and paths of Europe with a random arrangement of this type of stone. Its application pairs beautifully with patios, paths, entryways and steps.

Apr 30, Stamped Concrete Patterns

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400

The Fractured Slate pattern imparts a formal appearance. All the lines are straight, clean and symmetrical, therefore creating a pristine look that communicates precision and excellence. It's a favorite for front steps and entryways because of the order it conveys as one enters the home. This pattern works well with overlays because of the depth of the grout line.

Apr 28, Favorite Stamped Concrete Patterns

Tue, 28 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400

English Yorkstone is a stamped concrete pattern with grout lines. It's a favorite for patios. Its texture mimics natural stones. Even though the shapes are squares and rectangles, the edges are rounded and broken to give a hand-cut appearance. This pattern looks great for both classic and modern styles.

Apr 24, Feels Great on the Bare Feet!

Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Stamped concrete pattern Fractured Earth works beautifully for patios and pool decks because it feels wonderful on the bare tootsies. As an additional bonus, it won't rip-up your swimsuit as you sit by the side of the pool. Fractured Earth is an aggressive seamless pattern. There is an abundance of texture, even though there are no grout lines. It's an ideal pattern to cover any potential flaws in the surface that may come up over time, as the appearance mimics the variations found in the natural ground.

Apr 23, Favorite Stamp Patterns

Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400

One of our favorite concrete stamp patterns is Italian slate (we installed it on our own patio). Italian slate is a pattern that mimics stone textures such as bluestone or slate. It's a classy, rich look often used in Vegas hotels that seek to mimic luxurious Italian decor. Because it's a seamless pattern devoid of grout lines, it's practical to use on Minnesota driveways and sidewalks. Snow shovels and plows don't get caught in grout lines and cause surface damage.

Apr 22, Warm Concrete Color

Wed, 22 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Pipestone is a basic brown color with red-spectrum overtones. This hue creates a warm, rich feel. It complements cedar homes and buildings as well as stonework incorporating warm tones. It works beautifully in applications where more warmth is desired.

Apr 21, Grey Cloud and Other Concrete Color Options

Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Grey Cloud is a darker grey version of stony isle that mimics natural granite stone. It accents deep grey trim on surrounding buildings or grey rocks and borders in landscaping. Blending beautifully with blue, gray or white houses, it especially looks great with stone or masonry work that incorporates cool colors.

Apr 20, Cool-Toned Concrete Color Option

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400

We love the color Stony Isle because it's a cool grey color that mimics light granite stone. It works with any cool color palette where deep intensity is not desired, although an accent color can deepen the hue. A particularly striking use of this color is to accent the surrounding landscaping with deeply colored flowers in purples, blues, and reds.

Apr 18, Can't pick a Concrete Color?

Sat, 18 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Today's featured color is Mankato. This is an earthy color that appears as light beige. It complements about any color palette and is incorporated into most natural stone. If you are having problems picking a color, this is the safest choice.

Apr 17, Want a stunning patio? Color it.

Fri, 17 Apr 2015 11:00:00 -0400

We will be featuring the colors we have available this season over the next few days. The first is Dakota Clay. This is a basic brown earth-tone color that complements warm color palettes and deep brown trim and landscaping. It looks great against wood or stonework that has variations in brown hues.

Sep 23, Garage Floor

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 15:14:01 -0400

Chris and Zack did a great job replacing our badly cracked garage floor. It was completed on schedule and for a really fair price. We definitely would

Jun 17, Stamped concrete patio, new driveway apron and sidewalk

Tue, 17 Jun 2014 10:20:04 -0400

I love love love my new patio and front sidewalk. Chris was awesome to work with. He got back to me fast with answers to my questions, gave great advice

May 28, Garage Floor and Driveway

Wed, 28 May 2014 16:57:01 -0400

From estimate to completion, Chris responded to questions quickly and was great to work with. The garage floor and driveway look great.

May 26, We love working with Cornerstone!

Mon, 26 May 2014 10:35:53 -0400

This was our second job that we had done by Cornerstone and we are just as happy with this as we were with the first. We had concrete put on the side of

May 8, Great quality result, quick professional service

Thu, 8 May 2014 10:03:52 -0400

Not only were their rates better than the 2 other bids I got elsewhere; I was super pleased with the communication during and end results - they were in

Sep 12, Castle-like Entryway

Thu, 12 Sep 2013 12:04:49 -0400

Cornerstone Custom Concrete collaborated on this project with a local mason and landscape architect. The sidewalk is in a fractured earth stamp pattern and light grey color to match the siding of the home and accent the stone wall beautifully!

Sep 6, Spice Up Your Entry Way

Fri, 6 Sep 2013 13:16:11 -0400

You can overlay your existing entryway with stamped and colored concrete and also add a sidewalk or patio to match. Both of these entryways were just plain grey concrete before updating. In the top photo, the connecting patio and sidewalk were non-existent, so those were poured and then the front stoop was overlayed to match. In the bottom photo, the homeowner just wanted the existing stoop stamped and colored to add some variety. What a fun way to update your home!

Aug 25, Front Stoop Resurface

Sun, 25 Aug 2013 19:28:19 -0400

The resurfacing of our front stoop exceeded my expectations. It enhanced the beauty of out entry way. The project was done on time and within the quoted

Aug 16, Two Stamp Patterns = Classy & Upscale

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 11:34:05 -0400

Want to add more dimension, depth and a higher end look to your patio? Incorporate two patterns - one for the border and the other for the interior. This homeowner did that as well as a connecting sidewalk in one of the patterns to match the border.