Category: Decorative Concrete

The Benefits of Stamped Concrete: Elevating Your Patio and Walkway Designs

Stamped concrete for home concrete projects

When it comes to enhancing the beauty and functionality of your outdoor spaces, stamped concrete has emerged as a popular choice for patio and walkway designs. This versatile and cost-effective solution allows homeowners to mimic the appearance of high-end materials like stone, brick, or slate while enjoying the durability and low maintenance of concrete. Aesthetic… Read more »

3 Signs it’s Time for a Concrete Driveway Replacement

Cracked Concrete Driveway in MN

You see your driveway everyday when you hop in the car to go to work, drop the kids off, or run your errands. But we urge you to take a closer look the next time you step outside. Does your concrete driveway look like it’s seen better days? It may be easy to simply ignore… Read more »

Why Choose Stamped Concrete for Your Next Project

Orange Stamped Concrete

As a durable and viable alternative to regular concrete, stamped concrete is a popular choice for all your outdoor paving needs, such as patios, driveways, or decks. An easy to install and maintain material, stamped concrete comes in an almost unlimited variety of design options that stand the test of time. Need we say more?… Read more »

Understanding the Virtues of Concrete Countertops

Concrete Countertops in Kitchen

Concrete in homes and commercial buildings has become a very desirable material for a plethora of reasons. In modern design, concrete plays a major role in a unique and fresh look to your building or home. Here are some reasons why you should choose concrete for your countertops. Versatility Concrete can be cast in virtually… Read more »

Why Choose Concrete for Your Driveway

Concrete Driveway - 2 Car Garage

If you’re thinking about freshly paving or repaving your driveway, one of the first decisions you have to make is what material to use – concrete or asphalt? There are pros and cons to each, but in the cold climate of Minnesota, concrete can’t be beat. Customization and Long-Lasting Concrete paving is typically somewhat more… Read more »

Spring Cleaning Your Concrete Surfaces

Although concrete is pretty maintenance free, you should take some steps this spring to make sure your driveway stays as undiminished and welcoming as possible. After all, your driveway is the welcome mat of your home. Here are a few things to check now that the snow has cleared. Spring Cleaning De-Icer During the winter,… Read more »

Time for a Driveway Change? Think About Going Concrete

Concrete driveway

Many homeowners put off replacing their driveway. Sometimes, a driveway needs to be replaced for many different reasons. You may have an older driveway that has experienced harsh winters over the years. If you think it’s time to get a new driveway put in, consider getting a concrete driveway! At Templin Concrete Construction, we can… Read more »

How to Keep Your Concrete Counters Looking Great

Concrete Countertops

Whether you’ve recently installed concrete countertops in your home or you’re thinking about creating a custom concrete cast for your counters, you might be wondering how to keep them looking their best. Are the rules the same as they are for granite? Caring for concrete countertops is very different than caring for the quartz or… Read more »

Four Ways to Create a Unique Look with Concrete

Some might say concrete is colorless, dull and boring, while others – like the professionals at Templin Concrete Construction – might say that it’s anything but! We know how to make concrete visually appealing and truly unique using decorative concrete techniques and styles! Concrete can be used to create just about anything, from driveways and… Read more »

Energy-Efficient Benefits of Using Concrete

Concrete for homes

Our world is changing when it comes to home living and energy use. Many people, when purchasing or building a new home want to make sure they’re energy-efficient in all aspects. You never want to move into a home and find out it’s using more energy than it needs to. Luckily, concrete is very energy-efficient… Read more »