Granicrete Minnesota Recognitions

Over the years, we've been proud to work with some of the biggest names in the remodeling and home improvment industry. Check out some of our work below!


"I Hate My Kitchen" Our episodes of I Hate My Kitchen continue to air on the DIY Channel. We were contacted by the very creative Interior Designer, Kelli Kaufer, to participate in one show, because she was looking for unique and cost-effective surfaces to feature. After our first show with Host James Young, Kelli continued to use us for two more episodes. We created counters with James for "European Sophistication" and "Concrete Sensation" and even with the homeowners on "Loft In The Burbs!" We created a natural agate counter that was lit from below just for them! We enjoyed working with Magnetic Productions and their wonderful staff.

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"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" The Extreme Makeover: Home Edition aired on 12-07-2008. The DeVries family, from rural Albert Lea, was selected for Episode 610 of the hit show. We were recruited by Larson Contracting, the builder, to provide a boys desk in the "Duct Tape Room" and counters in the kitchen and craft room. We built the tops off-site because of the time frame given to us. We were able to have 10 installers help us during the 2-4:00 A.M. time allowed to install all three tops. We were thrilled to provide our new products to the DeVries family!

Let's Talk About U worked with Renewal Laser Clinic in Minneapolis. We provided SEO, consulting, and graphic design services.

"Flip This House" & "Designed to Sell" Featured Shows by other Granicrete Distributers and Installers include "Flip This House" and "Designed To Sell." Check Granicrete.com for all the shows Granicrete has been featured on!

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Awards & Publications

  • 2017 & 2018 Minneapolis Home + Garden Show Idea Home Contributor
  • Fox News feature with installer Nic Lang on Minneapolis Home + Garden Show Idea Home
  • Featured in Albert Lea Magazine May/June 2017
  • Featured in Albert Lea Tribune for contributions to Idea Home - Minneapolis Home + Garden Show
  • Featured in Albert Lea Tribune's Home Away From Home article, May 2017
  • Featured in Houzz's Top 10 Kitchen Designs 2016 for fireplace design
  • Featured in Artful Living Magazine - Artisan Home Edition for fireplace design
  • Featured on FOX News for remodeler's home show
  • Featured in HGTV Magazine Online 15 Ways to Refresh Your Fireplace on Any Budget
  • Featured in HGTV Magaine Online Think Beyond Granite: 18 Kitchen Countertop Alternatives
  • Jean Eaton appointed to NARI Board 2015-2017
  • Product feature in Albert Lea Tribune, Albert Lea Woman is a Redesign Inspiration
  • Featured product; Parade of Homes, Feb 2015
  • "I Hate My Kitchen" filmed three episodes for DIY televison, Summer & Fall 2013, "Loft In The Burbs", "European Sophistication," and "Concrete Sensation"
  • Minnesota Speaker Of The House, Paul Thissen and MN House of Representative Shannon Savick, tour Granicrete MN, August 2014
  • #1 Distributor for the past 7 years, Granicrete International, 2009-2015
  • Pilot Project, Culver's Restaurant Chain, 2013
  • Pilot Project, State Department of Corrections, 2013
  • Midwest Home Luxury Home Tour, Spring 2013 featured in the Gordon James home and two Denali Custom Homes
  • MN National Association of Remodeling Industry (NARI), Featured Article "The Details are in the Concrete!", August 2013
  • New Homes Parade of Homes, featured in the AMEK Custom Builder home, March 2013
  • ACE Award (Achievements in Consumer Excellence) from MN National Association of Remodeling Industry (NARI), Spring 2013
  • Innovation Avenue Winner, Minneapolis Home & Garden Show, Feb. 2013
  • Life Styles Stage presentation "Decorative Concrete In Your Home", Minneapolis Home & Garden Show, Feb. 2013
  • Vitality Project Employer Initiative Award, AARP, United Health Foundation, Blue Zones, Spring 2010
  • Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, DeVires family home, Albert Lea, MN, Oct. 2008
  • Women Inc. Magazine, Southern Minnesota Magazine, Concrete Network Magazine, Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine, Star Tribune, Globe Gazette and Albert Lea Tribune newspaper