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Granicrete Minnesota + Smith and Trade Mercantile = One of a Kind

Smith and Trade Mercantile of Stillwater, MN commissioned Granicrete Minnesota to create a one of a kind table. So we did just that.

Builders: Tom Eaton, Nic Lang
Designer: Nic Lang

Over 100 hours of work went into bringing this table to life. This beautiful piece features 3 layers of MDF wood and a chainsaw-chiseled edge, as well as copper piping and the Smith and Trade logo inlaid in its top. This table weighs in at 500 pounds and uses Granicrete colors and epoxy make it a truly unique piece that can never be copied.

This table will be featured in a local magazine and on TV, where Kelli Kaufer – design professional– is a guest each month. Kelli, co-owner of Smith and Trade Mercantile, commissioned this piece with the Smiths to create a focal point in their store which features local artisans’ works, as well as artisans teaching weekly classes. We even hope to teach an epoxy class twice a year!

Ready for your own custom Granicrete work? From tables to counters, flooring and more, we’ve got you covered. Contact Granicrete Minnesota at 763-367-0947 to get started.

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Happy Anniversary!

Granicrete Minnesota opened its doors on April 1st, 2008. For the past 11 years, we have established our place in the residential and commercial design industries. We provide the look of luxury natural stone for less.

Thank you for being part of the Granicrete Minnesota family. Here’s to 11 more wonderful years of custom concrete, more special than stone.

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Granicrete Minnesota Honored in Mortarr Awarrds MMXIX

ALBERT LEA, Minn. – Granicrete Minnesota has won the Tag! You’re It! Awarrd in the Mortarr Awarrds MMXIX, the inaugural awards show from Mortarr, the AEC industry’s leading online inspiration and networking platform. The Mortarr Awarrds honor subscribers who exemplify what the Mortarr platform is all about — making waves within the commercial and design industry, through amazing photography, beneficial connections and building beautiful business around the world.

No one should have to go it alone, and the Tag! You’re It! Awarrd recognizes the Brand most committed to working with others, and giving credit where credit is due. It requires collaboration to get your product into great projects and luckily Mortarr provides the very tools to do just that.

“Tagging is the lifeblood of our site as it encourages the very collaboration Mortarr was founded to create,” says Abby Murray, Mortarr Chief Marketing Officer + Co-Founder. “Granicrete Minnesota is defining the future of the commercial construction and design industry with their incredible work. This Mortarr Awarrd honors their vision and commitment to creating a more beautiful commercial landscape.”

The Mortarr Awarrd MMXIX badge will appear on Granicrete Minnesota’s profile and on their website as a sign of excellence within and for the commercial industry. Follow Granicrete Minnesota on Mortarr at https://www.mortarr.com/granicrete-minnesota/.

Mortarr, an imagery driven and search-based website and app, serves as an inspiration gallery, networking and promotional tool for professionals, brands and individuals in the commercial construction and design industry. The winners of the Mortarr Awarrds MMXIX were chosen by The Forum Editorial Team and honor subscribers showcasing the best projects, photography, marketing strategies, and initiatives within the commercial industry. The full list of Awarrd winners can be found at: https://www.forum.mortarr.com/mortarrawarrds.

About Granicrete Minnesota
Granicrete Minnesota is a concrete overlay company who offers concrete overlay for every area of your commercial business or home – both indoor and out. Granicrete’s goal is to provide quality, artisan options for commercial clients. Granicrete specializes in emphasizing high-end looks that rival real stone surfaces and give clients unique custom works of art. Granicrete has two locations in the state of Minnesota located in Albert Lea and Golden Valley.

Please contact Jean Eaton, Granicrete Minnesota for inquiries: granicreteminnesota@gmail.com or call 763-367-0947.

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About Mortarr
Mortarr is the leading online inspiration and networking platform for commercial construction and design. Building the largest commercial design database in the world and empowering industries with technology, Mortarr allows users to showcase commercial projects and products, connect with industry professionals, grow networks of partnerships, and collaborate and track decisions in real time with clients and project teams. Headquartered in Minnesota, Mortarr, the Mortarr logo, Building Beautiful Business, Design Room and Showroom are registered trademarks of Mortarr Inc. worldwide. For more information, visit mortarr.com.

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Stainless and a Steal

Why get NSF Certified? Our Story.

Several years ago, one of our installers was doing a Granicrete bar top counter at a restaurant. When the owners asked her to do a matching counter top opposite the bar top where they prepped lemons and other garnishes for service, she was told our product wasn’t acceptable for that location in the restaurant by the state of Minnesota. We were so surprised! How could our product, which is non-porous, bacteria-free, and stain-free, not be acceptable?

After many conversations with the State of MN, we were told to get our product tested so that we could continue to do commercial jobs. We were also warned that it would be very difficult to earn the NSF Certification. To the surprise of the State Of MN, we were quickly certified!

Why should you care if your countertops are NSF Certified? Most importantly, there is NO Bacteria and NO staining on Granicrete countertops. Also, this means that our product has undergone rigorous, strict testing for high levels of sanitation and safety standards at the local, state, federal, and international level. It lets you know that you’re furnishing your kitchen with a high quality, independently certified product that makes your home a safer environment for your family.

NSF 51 Certification has three areas of concern related to materials used. Food Zone, Splash Zone and Non-Food Zone areas. Having this certification has opened up doors to us for more commercial clients including restaurants/bars, health care facilities and hospitals. We hope the next time you’re looking to add a kitchen or bar counter to your home, you consider Granicrete for all of its benefits: bacteria-free, stain-free, and more affordable than traditional countertop materials. Stainless AND a Steal!

Are your kitchens bacteria-free? If not, consider adding a Granicrete countertop to your home or business today!