Minnesota Concrete Blog

At Lowell Russell Concrete, our passion lies in designing timeless custom interior and exterior concrete structures for our customers. We are a family-owned business based in Minnesota and have over 35 years of experience in the concrete industry. We have been continually recognized by the Better Business Bureau and Angie’s List for our excellence in [...]

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This post is for those who wish to make an impression upon others! Imprinted concrete, also referred to as stamped, textured or patterned concrete, gives the ability to personalize and enhance your interior and exterior concrete surfaces. You can choose from hundreds of existing patterns or create your own unique design! Do you have a [...]

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There are three main ingredients to a successful backyard BBQ – friends, food and ambiance. We can’t help you with the friends or the food (although we would certainly appreciate an invitation!), but we can help you with the ambiance. In fact, even if you have just a few friends over or the hot dogs [...]

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Does the words “creative” and “concrete” seem counter-intuitive and paradoxical when used in the same sentence? If they do, please read on! First, make a list of all of the ways concrete can be used. Did you come up with highways, driveways, sidewalks and stairs? In other words, did you come up with surfaces you [...]

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Attain a sense of elegance for your home without compromising on your consumer savvy.  Stained concrete paves the way to unexpected and affordable style.  With stained concrete you can enjoy the beauty of natural stone without paying the price. If you are remodeling an existing home, in any outdoor or indoor living space, give stained [...]

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What is continuity when it comes to design? Continuity is an essential element which encompasses all the aspects of design and function including working from the same color palette throughout a home or place of business. Why is it important? It creates a sense of flow that gives you, your family members and guests a [...]

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Concrete! If you are like many of us, this word brings to mind a major highway or building construction. While these are both practical and common uses of this marvel of a building material, we would like to encourage you to think of concrete in a way you may not have previously – decorative concrete. [...]

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Concrete has been around for a long time, and you can count on it being around a lot longer than you and I! Why? Because it lasts. Did you know that concrete dates back as far as 3000 BC? At that time, Egyptians discovered that by combining mortar, mud and straw they were able to [...]

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At Lowell Russell Concrete we’re always dreaming in color, especially when it comes to decorative concrete, and we can make our dreams your reality!

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Concrete offers many benefits over other building materials, especially when it comes to accenting areas around your home. There is no limit to the uses for concrete, and when you choose exterior stamped concrete, you will be adding beauty and interest to your home and property.

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